Colleges and Universities Respond to Funding Cuts

12.07.09

Some Indiana college and universities have been quick to respond to Governor Mitch Daniels' decision to cut higher education funding by $150 million due to declining state revenues. Indiana University President Michael McRobbie says the university will work with state officials on the funding issue, but will stress the vital role of the university "in the life of this state." Purdue University President France Códova says her institution is supporting the Governor's call for further belt-tightening. A statement from Ivy Tech Community College says it will continue to make operations more efficient and maximize the return on every dollar the state invests in the system. Purdue Treasurer Al Diaz tells our partners at WBAA in West Lafayette since a majority of state money for higher education goes to Purdue and IU, those institutions can probably expect sizeable cuts.