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Lederman, Douglas – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
Rising program deficits and lack of state aid for college sports programs in Oregon have caused the suspension of sports teams as a cost-cutting measure. Some trace the financial problems to equalization of women's sports and the 1982 downturn in the lumber industry. Financing options appear limited. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Athletics, Competition, Financial Support, Higher Education
Peer reviewedRaths, David – Change, 1991
The history of and issues in Oregon's retrenchment in higher education (resulting from voter-imposed taxing restrictions) are chronicled. Changes made at Portland State University are used to illustrate the program review and termination process occurring statewide. The higher education community's response, faculty and staff morale, and…
Descriptors: Costs, Economic Change, Economic Climate, Educational Planning
