State higher-education leaders fear erosion of quality schools
Leaders of the state's universities and community colleges, already reeling from more than $557 million in cuts over the last two years, said Thursday another round of short-term and long-term budget cuts could have a calamitous effect on the quality of the schools
Seattle Times higher education reporter
STEVE RINGMAN / THE SEATTLE TIMES
Mount Rainier looms over Drumheller Fountain at the UW, where classes will grow larger.
Leaders of the state's universities and community colleges, already reeling from more than $557 million in cuts over the last two years, said Thursday another round of short-term and long-term budget cuts could have a calamitous effect on the quality of the schools.
Gathered at Highline Community College to watch a live feed of the state's quarterly revenue forecast, they were dismayed to learn they need to cut their budgets right away, by an estimated $84 million. Long-term cuts are also on the horizon, making hefty tuition hikes
