Spring Break
Transparency
Issue date: 1/24/08 Section: Forum
Discussing similar topics during a Jan. 23 forum, President Ed Ray answered questions from students.
The Editorial Board has learned of ASOSU's desire to publish information about university fees.
The State of Oregon, OUS, OSU administration and ASOSU have seen the opportunity to greater serve their public. We encourage them to act quickly and make the information accessible. Since technological advancements have reduced the burden of publication and dissemination, little is needed to encourage these efforts.
Greater access to information not only exposes mistakes and criminal actions, but provides the opportunity for greater trust in oft-maligned institutions. Americans' First Amendment rights provide an excellent framework for effective, free communication and decision-making, but now, to advance our democracy, we require accurate, honest disclosure.
Editorials serve as a means for Barometer editors to offer commentary and opinions on issues both global and local, grand in scale or diminutive. The views expressed here are a reflection of the editorial board's majority.
The Editorial Board has learned of ASOSU's desire to publish information about university fees.
The State of Oregon, OUS, OSU administration and ASOSU have seen the opportunity to greater serve their public. We encourage them to act quickly and make the information accessible. Since technological advancements have reduced the burden of publication and dissemination, little is needed to encourage these efforts.
Greater access to information not only exposes mistakes and criminal actions, but provides the opportunity for greater trust in oft-maligned institutions. Americans' First Amendment rights provide an excellent framework for effective, free communication and decision-making, but now, to advance our democracy, we require accurate, honest disclosure.
Editorials serve as a means for Barometer editors to offer commentary and opinions on issues both global and local, grand in scale or diminutive. The views expressed here are a reflection of the editorial board's majority.
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