5% Budget Cut at Georgia Universities

"Crowded classes taught by part-time faculty could be awaiting college students at many of the state's public institutions if proposed budget cuts go forward."

"The state's 35 public colleges and universities have submitted fiscal 2009 budget plans that slash 5 percent — $115 million — from the university system's $2.3 billion annual budget"

"The University of Georgia proposed cuts totaling $20 million. UGA would make some of its biggest cuts by decreasing operating expenses, delaying an IT upgrade, for example, and in by eliminating vacant positions. "