TEXT OF PRESIDENT McCORMICK'S OCTOBER 29, 2007 RESPONSE TO THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON CHARGE S-0404, STUDENT FEES:

I am writing in response to the Report and Recommendations on Charge S-0414, Student Fees, as adopted by the University Senate on April 27, 2007.  The Budget and Finance Committee has my appreciation for its attention to this issue.

My administration is pleased to accept the Senate's report and will consider carefully its recommendations.  As you know, a new student fee structure was implemented this fall.  It is very similar to what was originally recommended by the Student Fee Advisory committee.  Student input into setting student fees is important, and we will continue to consult students on each of our three campuses as we set future student fees.

Sincerely yours,
Richard L. McCormick