Pro: "I believe that the cost of education at SMC is fair. However, there are constant pressures to increase tuition. The goal of Community College was to provide students with access to affordable education in their community."

Pro: "SMC should consider offering 4 year programs, especially in the fastest growing industries such as the Healthcare and High-Tech industries. Santa Monica is the home to several hospitals as well as Silicon Beach. SMC can be a driving force in creating employment paths for local residents."

Pro: "SMC does offer vocational classes, however it is very limited and the focus has been in transferring students to 4 year University. I believe that SMC must do more to create vocational classes in Computer Science or computer repair."

Pro: "SMC should give preference to local students. Residents pay the taxes that help build SMC and we have to shoulder the burden of increased traffic and lack of parking due to SMC students, local residents deserve priority registration."

Pro: "SMC offers good quality education, however there is still an achievement gap that exists. The main reason for the achievement gap is a lack of focus on the students with the greatest need. Special treatment is given to international students, when in fact the local students that are struggling the most should be given more attention."

Pro: "SMC should expand facilities and ensure that the buildings are earthquake retrofitted to ensure that students, faculty and staff are safe. Any expansion should engage local residents and neighborhood groups to ensure that future construction is done in a collaborative manner with respect for residents."