俄勒冈州立大学面临1 200万美元的预算缺口,在经费不足的争议中促使削减和改革。 Oregon State University faces a $12 million budget gap, prompting cuts and reforms amid disputes over underfunding.

俄勒冈州立大学由于在线入学率下降和多年资金不足而面临1 200万美元的预算赤字,这促使过去削减了4 400万美元,并制定了涉及潜在裁员和方案削减的新战略计划。 Oregon State University faces a $12 million budget deficit due to declining online enrollment and years of underfunding, prompting $44 million in past cuts and a new strategic plan involving potential layoffs and program reductions. 州高等教育协调委员会建议合并与审计, 以提高效率, 但OSU与南俄勒冈大学推后, 认为长期资金不足(而非低效率)是核心议题。 The state’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission recommends mergers and audits to boost efficiency, but OSU and Southern Oregon University push back, arguing chronic underfunding—not inefficiency—is the core issue. 已经削减了1000万美元的SOU警告说,削减成本可能会损害其以学生为中心的使命。 SOU, which already cut $10 million, warns that cost-cutting could harm its student-centered mission. 一项2026年7月的现代化举措旨在每年节省1 100万美元。 A July 2026 modernization initiative aims to save $11 million annually. 这些建议现在提交州立法机构。 The recommendations now head to the state legislature.