jsupop33
Loyalty & Respect
Now, I saw in the thread in the "On the Yard" forum where people were saying that SU's new standards were going to hamper their ability to get students but a counter-argument was made that it would increase their graduation rates and pay off in the long run. There was a similar debate here in DC when the University of the District of Columbia decided to raise tuition, increase standards, and create a community college for those students who did not qualify. People in DC protested. UDC really has a bad reputation in this area and it doesn't help that it is surrounded by American, Georgetown, Howard, George Washington, George Mason, UMD, and John Hopkins. I don't blame them for wanting to gain some credibility.
Let me say this, I have no quarrels with SU's new criteria. I have no dog in the fight but I wouldn't be mad if JSU adopted these same standards. Seriously, if a kid can't get atleast a 2.5 in high school, going to a 4 year university right away, might not be the best option.
Trust me, I understand that HBCU's were created and continue to serve the underprivileged and provide them an opportunity to have a better life. I think we must remember that. However, some kids are just not simply ready for a 4 year university after high school. I truly believe that is why we have community colleges. I think we are doing an injustice a lot of times when we let kids in, that we know are unprepared and allow them to rack up student loans, knowing that there is a good chance they won't finish and have mounds of debt waiting on them.
Let me say this, I have no quarrels with SU's new criteria. I have no dog in the fight but I wouldn't be mad if JSU adopted these same standards. Seriously, if a kid can't get atleast a 2.5 in high school, going to a 4 year university right away, might not be the best option.
Trust me, I understand that HBCU's were created and continue to serve the underprivileged and provide them an opportunity to have a better life. I think we must remember that. However, some kids are just not simply ready for a 4 year university after high school. I truly believe that is why we have community colleges. I think we are doing an injustice a lot of times when we let kids in, that we know are unprepared and allow them to rack up student loans, knowing that there is a good chance they won't finish and have mounds of debt waiting on them.