U of M statement regarding higher education funding bill passage
The following is a statement from University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks in response to passage of a higher education funding bill by both the House and Senate today:
“For the last several years, the university has been focused on reforms to improve the quality of education and the impact of our research and public responsibilities on Minnesota’s economy and quality of life. The funding bill passed today will ensure we can continue on that path to become one of the best public research universities in the world.
“Although the university did not get everything out of this legislative session that we sought, we are pleased with this outcome. Through this bill, the Legislature recognizes the central importance of strong state support for higher education and a need to control the rate of tuition increases. I applaud legislative leadership and legislators from both parties for this strong bipartisan vote for addressing the future of higher education in Minnesota.�
