Duquesne President David Dausey is already taking students’ feedback into consideration — and as students ourselves, we appreciate it.

Dausey sent out a school-wide email in July, introducing a new parking policy for the fall 2026 semester.

The email said that commuter permit holders would no longer be able to park in the Forbes and Locust Garages from 2 to 5 a.m., the number of commuter permits sold would be capped and residential students would be required to park in less frequented areas of the garage.

But it was Dausey’s actions in the days that followed that were much more notable — he walked the policy back.

His initial email was met with outrage from the student body. People took to Fizz, an anonymous social media platform for verified college students, to express their opinions. Some suggested going to the news about the policy and others joked about transferring to the University of Pittsburgh.

Students know college is not a low-cost experience.

The average price of college in the United States is $38,270 per year, according to Education Data Initiative.

So, it only makes sense that students expect edible dining hall food, comfortable dorms and easily accessible parking.

And when these wishes are threatened they tend to get upset.

But after hearing feedback, Dausey listened to the concerns of the students.

He told The Duke in an interview that students came to him personally, too, with concerns about how the policy would affect their day-to-day lives.

“I understood that. I think that’s a fair critique,” he said in the interview.

To keep his pattern of listening going, he said he plans to implement a task force of students, faculty and staff to create solutions to parking issues.

Dausey — as students we appreciate that you listened to us.

Although Fizz is filled with jokes and camaraderie about Duquesne, there are still some meaningful concerns buried within.

When an administrator listens to students it means a lot because sometimes our words can feel disregarded.

During the first week of classes, there most likely will be the typical parking woes of long waits. But it’s nice to know someone in Old Main is listening to student opinion.

If Dausey continues to keep his promise of directly listening to students, the comments on Fizz might begin to subside and Duquesne students will be able to continue to stress about their studies instead of worrying about if their money is going into a place that cares about them.