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RESOLUTION ENDORSING GOVERNOR GILMORE'S TUITION ROLL BACK PROPOSAL

The following resolution, introduced by Mr. Robertson, was adopted:

• WHEREAS, affordability of higher education is a significant issue of concern, around the nation, in higher education today; and
• WHEREAS, based on findings of the Blue Ribbon Commission and in an effort to make a college education more affordable for all Virginians, Governor Jim Gilmore has proposed a 20% roll back of tuition and fees at each of the Commonwealth's public institutions of higher education; and
• WHEREAS, the Governor's proposal would mean savings to each Virginia resident student at the University of Virginia of $786 per year (or $3,144 in the cost of obtaining a four year degree); and

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• WHEREAS, the Governor's budget includes a general fund appropriation to the University of Virginia of $6,741,000, to permit the reduction of cost to students at the University without a loss of revenue to the institution.
• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia endorses and supports Governor Gilmore's tuition roll back proposal as an appropriate action to reduce tuition and fees for the parents and students of Virginia.