Chancellor Eric Fingerhut of the Ohio Board of Regents spoke last Wednesday about improving and sustaining the quality of higher education in Ohio at the Ohio State University’s Undergraduate Student Government’s Senate meeting. Students had the chance to raise their concerns, and questions focused on textbook costs, career services and tuition for graduate studies.

USG approves budget
Each quarter, USG creates a budget, which includes all anticipated expenses for the quarter as well as funds for the senate to give to student organizations. The ‘09-‘10 Winter Operating Budget, approved last Wednesday, is $140,570.

State of the University to address USG’s plans
The State of the University Address will be Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Faculty Club. Speakers will include USG President Ben Anthony, Vice President Jordan Davis and Speaker of the Senate Anna Yonas. Topics will include USG’s past accomplishments and future plans.