Issue date: 6/22/09 Section: Mail Call

In regard to Wednesday's article "Top 10 percent rule amended," it is not money, but availability of space that makes enrollment low. We could have 100,000 or more students in College Station if anyone thought that was a good idea. Surely there are people who cannot afford to pay for education at Texas A&M in College Station. What other university could they afford other than a community college? Financial aid ensures that all economic classes are represented at the University - which is appropriate. But a significant fraction of the students attending A&M work while they go to school anyway. Let's face it, Texas A&M has a very inexpensive cost. Sixty thousand dollars over four years (or less) is a lot of money, but the increase in lifetime earning potential dwarfs this cost. Are students really happy to know that Texas A&M faculty are among the lowest paid in the Big 12? Now, students who just take a slot, and party - instead of appreciating every bit of knowledge they can attain - really are spitting in the face of those who would like to attend A&M but can't. We need to do a better job of throwing students out if they are not performing, in order to make room for others who appreciate an education. I call on all faculty to grade much tougher and don't be afraid to give F grades. We need to get rid of the academic two-percenters and make room for those who will make Aggieland proud.

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