UNC System on the Verge of Losing One or Two Campuses Following Budget Cuts - Stephen Adkins, University Herald

The University of North Carolina System could lose a few of its campuses following a $135 million cut in funding for the system in the 2013-14 fiscal year proposed by Gov. Pat McCrory, last month. In addition to shutting down its campuses, the lawmakers are planning to trim down duplicate programs across UNC campuses to cut costs. UNC President Tom Ross said that 5.4 percent reduction in state funds could possibly lead to grave consequences and restrict the system in providing high-quality education. "We recognize that we must do more with less and remain accountable to state taxpayers and policymakers," he said. "As outlined in our new strategic plan, we are taking steps to further streamline operations, improve instructional productivity and quality and refine and focus academic missions to meet current and future state needs," Ross said. McCrory has already warned that the system could face $102.5 million or 4 percent cuts during the 2014-15 fiscal year too. http://www.universityherald.com/articles/3115/20130419/unc-system-verge-losing-one-two-campuses-following-budget-cuts.htm