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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1987
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED290358 |
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- The Financial Circumstances of Universities: Problems and Responses. Farquhar, Robin H. Access to Education Educational Quality Financial Problems Foreign Countries Government School Relationship Higher Education Resource Allocation Retrenchment State Aid Student Costs Financial problems that are being experienced by colleges and universities in Manitoba, Canada, likely results of these problems, and actions that might be taken are discussed by the president of University of Winnipeg. Provincial aid to universities in Manitoba has been inadequate. One major consequence resulting from financial problems is retrenchment: elimination of courses, jobs, and programs. Quantitative cutbacks mean that universities cannot accomplish the range of functions that is needed to advance learning. Financial constraints also reduce quality in college programs, the library and other facilities, salaries and benefits, and administrative and support services. Increasing college costs to provide more revenue puts the objective of accessibility in jeopardy. It is suggested that universities need to convince the government that higher education deserves a higher priority in funding. Higher education needs to be clear on its values, priorities, and plans so that a persuasive message can be conveyed to the public. To tap other sources of revenue, it is important to ensure that projects are consistent with the college mission. (SW)