Community Forum Highlights Concerns About Proposed UW Funding Cuts
2/20/2015
WSAW Channel 7 Wausau
By Ryan Burke

If proposed budget cuts to the UW System are approved, UW Stevens Point could lose up to $6.4 million dollars a year in state funding. It is something that has concerned many students, staff, and community members connected to the university.

Thursday, citizens had an opportunity to voice their concerns to local legislators. Democratic State Senator Julie Lassa and Representative Katrina Shankland were in attendance during an open community forum sponsored by UWSP's Student Government Association.

Many UWSP faculty members took part in Thursday's forum, many of whom worry that the budget cuts could lead to layoffs or the elimination of some majors.

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Chancellor; Budget