Save UDC

A small protest in front of UDC's campus in upper NW garnered support from passersby this evening. Though many of the signs held by those gathered did not explain the situation.

As I understand it, there is a plan to combine UDC and South Eastern University. This would alter the teaching structure and does represent significant change. However, I'm not convinced the plan is entirely bad. Hopefully, the students will get a voice in the matter as a result of this protest. We will have to see.

UPDATE: Apparently tuition will be nearly doubled to about $7,000/year. The additional money raised would probably offset cuts in the District's budget and will help the school improve its campus (buildings and staff). If you look at state schools across the country, many, if not most, have already crossed the $10,000/year mark, so if District residents can get a decent education for less than average, quit complaining. Besides, some of the students will qualify for financial aid (probably a mix of school grants and federal loans).