California Cuts Threaten the Status of Universities

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/02/us/california-cuts-threaten-the-status-of-universities.html?_r=1&hp

Class sizes have increased, courses have been cut and tuition has been raised — repeatedly. Fewer colleges are offering summer classes. Administrators rely increasingly on higher tuition from out-of-staters. And there are signs it could get worse: If a tax increase proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown is not approved this year, officials say they will be forced to consider draconian cuts like eliminating entire schools or programs.