Enrollment drop is latest challenge for colleges
by The Associated Press
Aug 08, 2012 | 911 views | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend | print
ATLANTA — Georgia education officials say another round of state budget cuts coupled with declining enrollment will make it more difficult for colleges to cut spending without harming students.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that members of the state Board of Regents were told on Tuesday that the state's higher education system is experiencing a rare enrollment decline.

John Brown, vice chancellor for fiscal affairs, says that means many colleges - particularly two-year schools - will immediately have less money because they'll receive less tuition revenue.

Earlier, Gov. Nathan Deal ordered $108 million in proposed cuts from the University System of Georgia. That translates to a $54 million reduction for this fiscal year and an additional $54 million for next year.
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