"We want to understand how an optional student fee structure can be developed to the benefit of students and if so, what would it mean for the institutions financially and how such a program would be implemented," Board President Debbie Critchfield said.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Pramila Jayapal propose new fees for common Wall Street activities that they say would raise $2.4 trillion over 10 years.
In-state public university students will pay $222 more a year on average, a 2.8% increase from last year. Out-of-state students will pay $358 more on average, a 3% increase.
Pre-service teachers at the University of North Georgia now use virtual reality avatars to instructional strategies for K-12 students with disabilities.
Despite the financial woes facing the state universities prompting some radical changes and pleas from university presidents for at least a 1% increase, the board's decision will mean students will pay the same amount in tuition next fall.
