U.T. presidents testify on state budget cuts
Source: chron.com Posted By: Melody D...5068 days ago
The top officials in the University of Texas system are expected to explain to state senators Wednesday how budget cuts will hurt their programs.
The Senate Finance Committee is hearing testimony on how the proposed $15 billion in budget cuts will hurt state agencies. College presidents are expected to complain they will be forced to cut faculty, services and enrollment. They will also likely as to raise tuition.
The University of Texas System is a state agency, and historically higher education....