His policies on higher education would probably encourage colleges to keep increasing tuition.

The Daily Orange reports.

SU professor, congressional candidate Eric Kingson discusses college issues

While Syracuse University Professor Eric Kingson’s campaign for Congress will focus on social security, Kingson says he will also work to combat issues relating to college students.

Kingson, a social work professor at SU, announced on Sept. 16 his running to New York’s 24th Congressional District representative. The 69-year-old said in his official campaign announcement that protecting and expanding social security is a major part of his platform, but said in an interview with The Daily Orange that he would also focus on student issues, including student debt, campus safety, environmental issues and an increase in the job market.

As a professor, Kingson said he believes that he has a special perspective and understanding of what college students face or want from a public figure, especially when it comes to student debt.

“It is wrong for young people to come out with a lot of debt,” he said. “We see the cost of education rising.”