The Seattle Times Friday published an article outlining the positive feedback from Washington’s leaders in higher education regarding the state’s compromise operating budget.
For the 2013-2015 biennium, the Legislature has committed to holding tuition at its current rate while significantly increasing funding for colleges and universities to maintain the high quality of a Washington state degree.
“The Washington State Legislature has turned an important corner toward re-investing in higher education,” said WSU President Elson Floyd, in a statement. “By far, the most encouraging part is the recognition that we cannot continue to fund higher education on the backs of our students.”
You can read the full article here. You can view our previous coverage of the compromise budget here.