Governor Brewer’s budget proposal
Posted on January 13, 2012
Governor Brewer released her budget for the universities. This year’s budget includes $15 million for performance-based funding according to the new funding model. An additional $15.3 million is to be given to ASU and NAU to develop course redesign for retention and recruitment of students. It breaks down to $12 million for ASU and $3.3 million for NAU. Still, community colleges in Arizona get $10 million for scholarships.
Universities have been cut by more than $400 million since 2008, and this budget provides only $30 million. To read more click here and go to page 17.