To the Editor:

McHenry County College is a community college. By its definition, it serves the local community. There is no competition with other community colleges for students. Therefore, what the other colleges charge per credit hour has nothing to do with what MCC should charge. What matters is the quality of education that can be offered here at the most affordable price.

Nine percent tuition increase in 2011. Three percent increase in 2013. The very students who need this college the most are being priced out of the market. Mr. Parrish and Ms. Rueda, thank you for voting no to that 3 percent increase at Thursday night’s meeting! Well done. We need a lot more trustees like you.