Georgia’s technical college system braces for more budget cuts
Monday, 25 February 2013 11:09
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Gov. Nathan Deal plans to re-evaluate proposed funding cuts to the state’s technical colleges that, if not changed, could lead to layoffs, campus closures and the elimination of some programs.
At a time when the governor is urging colleges to produce more graduates, his original plan called for the Technical College System of Georgia to lose about $24 million next year from state funding used to teach students. The cut, which was included in his 2014 fiscal year budget proposal, reflects a drop in enrollment.
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Barry Turner
Vice President for Community and College Relations
Phone: 912.681.5500 | Email: bturner@ogeecheetech.edu