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UNC system facing tall budget cuts

The House Republicans released their proposed budget, which included a proposed 15.5 percent budget cut to the UNC system, a cut that could result in the loss of 10,000 class sections across the system, according to legislators.

Though realignment cuts have already knocked out several University services and administrative positions, more cuts are imminent. The proposed budget reduction is equivalent to cutting five campuses entirely from the 17-campus UNC system, according to Rep. Rick Glazier (D).

The proposed budget has been approved by the North Carolina House of Representatives, but must now go through the state Senate. The proposal must go back through the House before being presented to Gov. Bev Perdue for final approval.

“This is going to dramatically affect every student’s educational opportunity,” Glazier said.

Chandler Thompson, who was sworn in as Student Body President this week, said she will do her best to make sure class sections and the academic integrity of the University will be protected.

“We have the proposed budget, and we want to create an opportunity to get as many students involved as possible,” Thompson said.

Read the full story at the NC State Technician.

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