
This file is preserved for the historical record. It was the original version
introduced. It is no longer normative.
University Senate Resolution US08/09-7
Authored by: ASUO President Sam Dotters-Katz
Sponsored by: Peter Gilkey
SUMMARY
Declares support for Oregon House Bill(HB) 2939, commonly known as 'Tuition
Equity'(see attached).
A BILL FOR RESOLUTION
Section I.
- 1.1 Whereas, The University of Oregon is the flagship public AAU
post-secondary higher education institution in this state; and
- 1.2 Whereas, HB2939 has been introduced in the Oregon Legislature, which
would direct the Oregon University System (OUS) to determine tuition and fee
rates for Oregonians who have graduated from and attended an Oregon school for
at least 4 years, yet lack complete immigration documentation, equal to that of
other instate residents; and
- 1.3 Whereas, HB2939 is solely an issue of
equitable access to education for all Oregonians; and
- 1.4 Whereas, Oregon is required by law to provide a K-12 education to
everyone, regardless of documentation status; and
- 1.5 Whereas, HB2939 would ensure the investment
made in students during K-12 would not be wasted by ensuring all Oregon high
school graduates have the opportunity to attend Oregon universities at the same
rate; and
- 1.6 Whereas, Out-of-state tuition at OUS institutions is as much as three
times the cost of in-state tuition; and
- 1.7 Whereas, The cost of out-of-state tuition presents a significant
barrier to many Oregonians being able to attend college; and
- 1.8 Whereas, The University of Oregon must always stand against
institutional inequality and barriers at all levels of education for every
Oregonian and every human being.
Section II.
- 2.1 Be it resolved that the University Senate officially declares
institutional support for HB2939