legislature
December 1, 1997
Seeing red
Fifty years ago, a hearing on “un-American” activities tore the UW campus apart, setting a precedent for faculty firings across academe.
Passing grades
Despite the economic boom of the late 1990s, higher education is under the microscope. Business leaders, legislators and some educators feel our colleges and universities are just not efficient.
June 1, 1997
Tuition, faculty salaries to rise under state budget
The new two-year state budget has UW officials cautious about the future of the University.
March 1, 1997
Spending limits put squeeze on UW budget plans in Olympia
In past sessions the Legislature often had less money than it wanted to spend, but this session it has more money than it can spend, due to the Initiative 601 spending limit.
December 1, 1996
Accountability, access, quality are top issues for UW, Legislature
The UW goes to the 1997 Legislature with an $814 million budget request, about $75 million over current levels.
June 1, 1996
UW to see higher enrollments, better technology, thanks to state budget
Students will graduate faster and citizens will have more degree options, thanks to the 1996 legislative session which ended March 7.
December 1, 1995
UW seeks matching funds from lawmakers
A $30 million plan that leverages state funds with private support and tuition would boost access to the UW, expand instructional technology and help retain faculty.
June 1, 1995
Budget stalls
As Columns went to press, the Washington State Legislature remained deadlocked on a state budget for 1995-97.
March 1, 1995
Tuition may rise
The University of Washington and other state universities may have the power to set some tuition rates if the Washington State Legislature follows Gov. Mike Lowry's recommendations.
Chopping block
The UW must consider closing the School of Communications and the applied math, Slavic languages and literature, and speech communication departments, President Gerberding announced.
December 1, 1994
What if they sold the ‘U’?
Imagine the state without its flagship university. Like a bad dream, it's a scenario with symbolic value.
June 1, 1994
UW spared cuts
Lawmakers spared the University of Washington from budget cuts in the session that concluded in March 1994.
March 1, 1994
Budget worries
UW officials are concerned about long-term trends coming out of Olympia following the passage of Initiative 601.
December 1, 1993
I-601 uncertainty
UW officials are worried that, with the passage of Initiative 601, higher education may be a target when lawmakers look for cuts to balance future state budgets.
Over a barrel
Just as our sister West Coast states have seen their higher education systems suffer under tax-limit initiatives, it may be Washington state's turn.
September 1, 1993
I-602 looms large
Initiative 602's projected effects are outlined below in an article prepared by the UW Office of University Relations.
June 1, 1993
UW deals with cuts
The University of Washington must absorb a $32-million shortfall in state funding following the passage of the 1993-95 state operating budget.
March 1, 1993
Slash or invest?
The fate of budget cuts, tuition increases, instructional improvements and salary hikes rests with the state of Washington's revenue forecast.
December 1, 1992
Funding increase sought
When the legislature meets next month, UW officials will ask Olympia for enough funds to keep the University's motor running.
June 1, 1992
Budget outlook
The Washington State Legislature adjourned with a budget that left officials "very, very pleased," says Bob Edie, the UW director of government relations.