the issue that i the most frustrating
The issue that I the most frustrating one of the most frustrating issues that I come across frequently is the students ability to get to school I have on several occasions tried to implement a car pool program, but a huge percentage of our student body is not willing to participate. The Las Vegas area is unique. The local bus transportation often finds our students that live only minutes away bar car (20-30) will take up to 3 hours if not more to get to school not to mention the cost is sometimes up to $80.00 + dollars to have a monthly buss pass, and the discount they offer is only 5% if we have more than 250 students using the bus system, this is the reality of the public transportation in Las Vegas. Also students, who can drive, are not willing to car pool, because it is an added expense and the gas prices are too high to go out of their way to help. I believe this is due to students not wanting to drive someone they may not know and feel uncomfortable giving rides without the guarantee that they will be compensated. Are we at any point going to have a system in place where we might maybe offer funds as part of their student loans to help with a transportation problem?
Indeed, but an issue that has a solution with planning and discussion. These situations are an opportunity to help students understand their responsibilities to each other.
I agree. Our students share rides, but if the driver wishes to leave early, for any reason, the passengers either have to leave or find an alternate ride. There seems to be an issue there.
I could see why this would be a huge block to retention. My school is located conveniently to many different public transportation outlets. I work at a place where the student body is mainly made up of international students, we don't get a lot of domestic students coming there. But most people live within walking or short driving distance.
Elizabeth,
I agree with you about the importance of implementing a car pool program. Not having a ride to school is definitely a problem. Our school provides information to students about public transportation, but not all students can take advantage of it. I intend on speaking with our Dean of Education about such a program.
Thanks for bringing up this issue.
