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Written by Our Senior Staff
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Monday, 21 January 2013 01:27 |
The administration of the University of Liberia (UL) has warned against reported plans by some students to disrupt classes beginning today, Monday, January 21, 2013, on both main Campus on Capitol Hill and Fedell, The reported planned demonstration, accordingly, is in protest to plans by the institution to increase tuition from the current one hundred and seventy five Liberian dollars (L$175) per credit hour to five United States dollars (US$5.00) per credit hour. That’s between US$350 and US$360 per credit hour.
In a press release issued by the UL, through its Public Relations Office, signed by Dr. Momolu Getaweh, Vice President for Relations, the administration warns that “The disruption of academic and administrative activities at the Institution is a violation of the student Handbook.”
The release quotes administration as saying that the reported intention is unacceptable and inimical to the progress of the students in question.
UL authorities, according to the release, clarify that there has been no official pronouncement of any increment in the tuition for 2012-2013.
The institution threatens: “Any student caught involved in these acts at the University will be severely dealt with in accordance with the students’ Handbook.”
The release reveals that UL security officers and photojournalists will be posted to capture the presence of would-be violators.
Meanwhile, administration is advising students to pay attention to their lessons and prepare for final examinations which begin early February.
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