Tag: SGA

Christie Cuts Funding for Higher Education

On Tuesday Feb. 24, 2015, Gov. Chris Christie delivered his annual State of the Budget Address, which provided a summary of the state’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This budget directly affects us as Ramapo College students, since Ramapo receives funding from the state. In this issue, we will […]

Higher Education Act up for Reauthorization

With the upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, Lamar Alexander, the chair of the U.S. Senate Higher Education Committee, stated that he hopes to make significant amendments to this piece of legislation. In particular, Alexander plans to simplify and deregulate higher education in this new edition. Last reauthorized in […]

Policy Changes Put in Place, Students Protest

Photo by Rebecca King Changes to Ramapo College's policies, which include increased fines and punishments for alcohol violations and student gatherings where alcohol is present and not allowed, have raised the ire of the student body and spawned an online petition to roll back the changes. “The changes were in […]

Tuition Increase Debate Spans Nation

The Student Government Association’s College Advocates Supporting Higher Education (CA$H) Committee raises awareness about higher education issues that directly impact us all, especially those that affect our tuition. Every other week, we’ll discuss a different issue facing higher education. This week, we will highlight ongoing debates regarding tuition increases in […]

Higher Education Discussed in Veterans Day Panel

Photo by Steve Fallon Benefits for returning soldiers, a disconnect between new and old veterans and the role higher education can play in helping those who fought for our country was discussed on Veteran’s Day, during a talk held in the Pavilion. The discussion, cosponsored by the Student Government Association, […]

College Rating System Debated

The Student Government Association’s College Advocates Supporting Higher Education (CA$H) Committee raises awareness about higher education issues that directly impact the Ramapo community, especially those regarding tuition. Every other week, we will discuss a different issue facing higher education. In order to combat rising college costs, President Barack Obama’s administration […]

Priority Registration Granted for Athletes

Photo Courtesy of Ramapo Athletics Ramapo athletes can now register for classes in an earlier time slot, thanks to the efforts of the Student Government Association. SGA began advocating for this initiative after they noticed the need for priority registration expressed by many athletes was not gaining much traction. “The […]