09-28-2017, 04:37 PM
"1 million dollars a year in scholarships is kind of cool. It would be interesting to do a comparison of how that money is spent versus scholarships from OHA, KS, etc."
Remember, the TMT has already donated $1 million to the THINK fund this year even though they were not legally required to do so; it was a voluntary contribution. The protesters, if ultimately successful, will be responsible for this funding to end and fewer opportunities for local students to follow their ambitions of careers in STEM-related fields.
In the meantime, there is still a long way to go. Another possible contested case hearing, appeals and then further protests. There's still a very long road ahead - or short if the TMT stick to their decision deadline of Spring next year.
Remember, the TMT has already donated $1 million to the THINK fund this year even though they were not legally required to do so; it was a voluntary contribution. The protesters, if ultimately successful, will be responsible for this funding to end and fewer opportunities for local students to follow their ambitions of careers in STEM-related fields.
In the meantime, there is still a long way to go. Another possible contested case hearing, appeals and then further protests. There's still a very long road ahead - or short if the TMT stick to their decision deadline of Spring next year.