Colleges plan for more cuts - Ethan Fowler, Albany Herald

Already strained college budgets are likely to become even more taxed as the 35 University System of Georgia institutions turn in their draft proposals on how they would cut 4, 6 and 8 percent of their budgets. "An additional cut of 6 percent-8 percent after the 12 percent cut in the original budget will be a challenge; however, we understand the state's budget crisis," Albany State Vice President of Fiscal Affairs Larry Wakefield said. "At Albany State University, we will continue the approach we used last year. As much as practical, we try to protect instruction.