I can't believe Tech still has the rule that all students must live in the dorms until they have completed 80 hours of courses. In my opinion, this is outdated and is a deterrent to many potential students.

http://www.latech.edu/techtalk/current/students.php

The attached article discusses this topic and the housing director is qouted as saying that the dorm requirements are good because they build character. However, I think this argument is bogus. That argument can be an excuse for any policy that shortchanges the students. Consider the following example: "The deplorable condition of the track complex is good because it buuilds character".

Tech should be trying to market and compete for students and it should give up on the social engineering.