Texas Students and the Politics of Higher Education: The Struggle against Tuition Increases.

Claunch, Ronald G.; Gregory, Donald D.

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ERIC Number: EJ280242

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Publication Date: 1983

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Texas Students and the Politics of Higher Education: The Struggle against Tuition Increases.

Claunch, Ronald G.; Gregory, Donald D.

Texas Tech Journal of Education, v10 n1 p5-19 Win 1983

When the Texas legislature proposed a 100 percent increase in college tuition, the Texas Student Association mobilized its members to fight the issue. The students' activities are discussed, along with reasons for the bill's failure and its prospects for future passage. (PP)

Descriptors: Educational Finance, Higher Education, Lobbying, Political Issues, State Colleges, State Legislation, Student Costs, Student Organizations, Student Participation, Tuition

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