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2 days ago
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Board approves proposed tuition increases at Murray State, WKU
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Students who are currently residing at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), Murray State University (MSU) or Western Kentucky University (WKU) will probably need a bit more money this upcoming school year. Officials say at its June meeting, the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) board approved a recommendation to raise undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees for resident students at EKU, MSU and WKU by $420 for the 2025-26 school year, in accordance with CPE's tuition parameters. The CPE says the university boards approved these increases prior to CPE board approval: At EKU, this action will increase base undergraduate resident tuition and fees from $10,020 to $10,440, or by 4.2%. This revenue will offset a projected 3.8% increase or $10.3M, in fixed costs. At MSU, this action will increase base undergraduate resident tuition and fees from $9,900 to $10,320, or by 4.2%. This revenue will offset a projected 4.6% increase, or $9.1M, in fixed costs. At WKU, this action will increase base undergraduate resident tuition and fees from $11,452 to $11,872, or by 3.7%. Despite this increase, anticipated revenue is projected to decrease by $326,000. However, fixed costs also are projected to decrease by 1.3%, or $3.2M. Jim Irsay to be inducted into Colts Ring of Honor The CPE says the board also took the following actions: Approved two new academic programs: a Bachelor of Science for surgical first assistants at the University of Kentucky and a Master of Science in nonprofit leadership studies at Murray State University. Approved tuition reciprocity agreements between select Kentucky public postsecondary institutions and institutions in Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia. The agreements enable Kentucky residents to attend these out-of-state schools at in-state rates, and vice versa. Approved the reallocation of dollars in Kentucky State University's performance improvement fund, authorized by House Bill 250, which will be passed by the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly. Unspent funding in the amount of $2 million originally designated for the development of an engineering program will now support new online programs and enhanced accounting and auditing functions. Approved the CPE agency budget for fiscal year 2025-26. Approved changes to the statewide dual credit policy to align with the passage of House Bill 193 and House Bill 4 during the 2025 legislative session, as well as other technical changes. Approved a revision to CPE's Tuition and Mandatory Fee Policy to make student-endorsed special use fees and certain asset preservation fees subject to tuition and fee parameters, beginning in 2025-26. Previously, these fees were exempt. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-04-2025
- Politics
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Oakwood schools implement new cell phone policy for students
OAKWOOD, Ohio (WDTN) — The Oakwood City School District has laid out their plan on cell phone usage for students in school. This comes as part of the statewide response to House Bill 250, which requires school districts to establish rules by July 1 regarding personal communication devices. Oakwood Schools are the most recent school in the Miami Valley to adopt new cell phone usage policies. Gov. DeWine shares model policy for school cell phone use Some in the Oakwood community believe the policy to be too restrictive, while others say it will be beneficial for students. 'I think it's kind of hard for people to put their phones down,' said Sully Clark, Oakwood student. Local students like Clark say that phones can be a negative distraction in class. He says he wants to see more be done to help students focus in class, and state leaders agree. HB-250 was signed into law last May, calling for the implementation of policies to address the use of phones in schools. Districts must establish these policies in time for the 2025-2026 school year. Last week, the Oakwood Board of Education voted to enact their new cell phone usage rules. Oakwood's new police will only allow phone usage during lunch, school-related functions and while riding in school vehicles for students in grades 7 through 12. In a statement to 2 NEWS, the Oakwood City School District superintendent says, 'We believe that limiting cell phone use during the school day will reduce distractions and allow students to be more present in their learning and more connected to those around them.' Momentum grows for cell phone bans in schools This plan is already in place, and some students say they believe it can be effective. 'People are so addicted to their phones and you're kind of there to learn,' said Clark. 'And when you're on your phone, you're not really paying attention.' Schools across Ohio are still working to finalize rules regarding personal devices in class. Other local districts like Beavercreek, Kettering and Centerville have already laid out new rules for student use of personal communication devices during instructional time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
