Why do online classes cost more?

Why does online learning cost more? Why, indeed, when there aren’t costs for such things as heat and lighting, as in a traditional classroom? It is true that keeping up with technology costs money—big money. It is also true that over time the same technology costs less. The number of online courses has risen steadily nationwide over the last five years. There are a growing number of online-only universities as well, which creates a dilemma for campus universities to maintain student enrollment. Universities are a business and need to stay competitive to stay in business. True, universities receive state aid, but as that aid is decreasing, the need to market programs and solicit enrollment increases.......
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U of M closes General College
Consolidation at the U reflects a changing public higher education system in Minnesota

The media attention, student rallies and arrests associated with the closing of the University of Minnesota’s General College could lead Metropolitan State students to believe that U students will soon be swarming for another university to call home. General College was not the only target of cuts at the University of Minnesota. On June 10 regents there voted 11-1 in support of a package of changes that will close or consolidate several colleges, so that the University of Minnesota can focus its resources on becoming one of the top three public research institutions in the world.......
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TRIO funding at stake
Program helps low-income and first generation students and students of color

Financial aid can seem like a nightmare when a person doesn’t have a clue about its workings. Asking for help on a troublesome subject can be confusing and terrifying for students with a learning disability and/or without a college mentor. TRIO is the answer for students who qualify........
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Student Senate elects officers
Elections are complete but senators encourage student involvement

Summer began with the completion of senate elections for the 2005-2006 academic year. In April, you the students, voted for 15 new senators. Three hundred forty one votes were cast. Congratulations to all the new Metropolitan State Student Senator-elects......
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Free leadership retreat offers vital skills

More than a dozen Metropolitan State University students took up the challenge to grow and achieve leadership potential at the Metro Alliance Leadership Retreat, May 13-15. This second annual leadership retreat, held at Camp Friendship in Annandale, was sponsored by Student Life and Leadership Development Office with funding from the Student Activity Fees Advisory Committee, and cosponsored by the Student Senates at both Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) and Metropolitan State University.......
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Popularity plus planning equal major growth potential for chem dependency program

Metropolitan State University’s chemical dependency program has been at full capacity for the last two years, without mass marketing. And, its director, Bill Payne, speculates that the university might need to assume enrollment management if it is suddenly swamped with applicants, which could mean declining interest in the program due to a more difficult enrollment process........
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