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Sunday, January 4, 2009
CUNY Gets High Marks
Enrollment in the city’s university system of 23 campuses is at its highest level since 1976; 242,898 students. Much of the credit goes to higher administration standards set back in 1999 and the addition of the Honors College in 2001. Given the reasonable $4,000 undergraduate tuition in a worsening economy, even more students are expected to attend. Through much of its early years, the New York City university system was known as the “Harvard of the poor.” During the 1960’s and 1970’s, the schools suffered both scholastically and financially. That was primarily due to an open enrollment policy. It’s heartening to see that higher standards have delivered quality education, higher enrollment and significant student population increases from the minority sectors. Now the city needs a great college football team to cheer for.
Arrests In The Apple
In fiscal year 2008, US Immigration authorities in NYC detained almost 10,000 illegal immigrants and legal residents with green cards who’d broken the law. That’s a 43% increase over fiscal year 2007. Increased vigilance and improved sharing of information by authorities led to the additional arrests. No number is available though on how many of these individuals were deported. It’s about time New York residents see better law enforcement and results regarding foreigners who break the law. Legal immigrants will always be welcome here. Illegals and those who disregard our hospitality should stay in New Jersey.
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