Assignment: Video Quiz: College Tuition in Texas

What does Governor Perry indicate is an added advantage for both students and universities in freezing tuition rates for four-year periods? a. boosts youth employment rates post-graduation b. eliminates need for student loan programs c. allows university to admit more students d. provides incentive to graduate on time e. better uses technology and resources

Why are college tuition rates a public issue in the state of Texas? a. Tuition rates have risen about 55% in the last decade. b. More students are interested in attending college in the state of Texas. c. Higher education is fully funded by the state of Texas for its residents. d. Texas does not currently provide any funding to public universities. e. Universities are closing their doors because student applications are down.

How does the governor plan to entice universities to participate in his tuition-freezing plan? a. eliminate state funding for noncompliance b. provide budget incentives tied to graduation rates c. obtain corporate sponsorship to fund infrastructure needs d. provide land grants for university expansions e. establish bonus programs for university faculty

The issue of whether race should be considered a factor in public university admissions is ultimately a matter to be decided by a. state legislatures. b. university presidents. c. the U.S. Supreme Court. d. the governor. e. local courts.

According to the interviewer, college debt is now, on average, outpacing a. state tax debt. b. mortgage debt. c. federal income tax debt. d. credit card debt. e. car loan debt