A Parable for Bill Cook

[Becky Jo McShane]

Or, if you don't have money, bring a sack lunch!

I understand the economics involved for the organization. I also 
understand that costs must rise. Unfortunately, for most academics--and 
I include students in this category--salaries and other forms of 
compensation do not always keep up with inflation. Faculty here recently 
received a 3.5% salary increase, but that's the first in several years. 
As for our students, many work, raise families, and attend college even 
as the cost of living and tuition increase. Seems to me STC should be 
trimming rather than expanding. Why is STC hiring people to conduct 
studies (salary survey), to liase with the community, and so on (please 
see Linda's recent letter)? If the organization worked with the academic 
community, they might be able to find some researchers capable--even 
interested--in doing such work.

If you don’t have money, don’t eat out.

There is no such thing as a free lunch.
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