WAMC New York News
(2010-03-12)
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ALBANY, NY
(WAMC) -
One of the key initiatives outlined in New York Governor David Paterson's 2010-2011 executive budget is higher education reform. Paterson's budget proposes an overhaul of the state's public higher education system, targeting areas like tuition policy and procurement. Philip Smith - President of United University Professions, a union representing thousands of academic and professional faculty in New York State - has been an outspoken critic of Paterson's higher education plans. He claims the proposed state budget contains $152 million in cuts for the SUNY system, and has been urging lawmakers to oppose the cuts. Smith spoke with WAMC's Alan Chartock about his concerns...
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