On Carolina Day, many of our fellow Gamecocks walked a mere few blocks away from campus in order to lobby for new initiatives that will make USC a better place to learn.
After the university recently requested about $41 million in state funds, student lobbyists were able to clearly outline the key issues to legislators that affect them and the university as a whole.
They were able to put a face to the need of funding programs such as the online college, a new summer semester and maintenance for many of our campus’s buildings, all of which are necessary for an institution that caters to a diverse and growing state.
It’s always good to have our fellow students involved in politics and to learn how government is run in general. By advocating for their school, they showed that USC is a place where leaders and go-getters are formed, and that’s something we all should be proud of, especially considering a record number turned up for such an event. Hopefully our legislators recognize the need to fund such a community.
State funding for higher education needs in South Carolina is an issue legislators urgently need to address. With Carolina Day, we’re optimistic students made a meaningful impact on funding for our university.