Additional budget cuts proposed for state agencies have some college and universities freezing hiring, deferring equipment purchases, scaling back travel and worrying whether financial aid for students will be affected.
The Austin American-Statesman reported Monday that the prospect of an additional reduction has some higher education leaders concerned. "It couldn't come at a worse time, because we're experiencing record double-digit enrollment growth," said Rey Garcia, president of the Texas Association of Community Colleges. "If the state's not going to pay for the cost of enrollment growth, we may not be able to grow, and we may have to abandon the state's goal of more access to higher education."
