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According to the AJC, Governor Perdue's recently revised budget plan would leave higher education in better financial shape than had been expected. From the AJC:

The 2011 budget still includes the $265 million reduction to higher education Perdue announced in January, but over the past three weeks, the University System of Georgia has reeled from calls from lawmakers for an additional $300 million. The governor's plan released Thursday instead has $113 million in new cuts.

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USG Rally at the Capitol

Join us this Monday morning 8:30AM-12NOON at the Capitol for the USG Students for Quality Education Rally at the Capitol.

When and Where?

The rally begins at Hurt Park at 8:30AM and at 9:30AM moves to the Capitol.

Our Message

In order to present a unified message to our state, many of the SGA Presidents from University System of Georgia schools have drafted a document outlining positions on the budget issue. Please download the document here.

If you have anything to add, please comment on this post or at the facebook event page.

Please remember:

• Wear the colors or official apparel of your school.

• Conduct yourselves in a way that reflects well on the students of Georgia

• Be respectful to those in attendance as well as government officials

• The organizers of this rally are not responsible for the safety of those in attendance. Be mindful of your surroundings.

Thank you for your interest and participation. See you at the Capitol!

Twitter Accounts to Follow

Follow these Twitter accounts for more information on education and state issues.

University System of Georgia: BORUSG

Georgia Senate Press Office: GASenatePress

State Education Budget Press Releases

SGA Secretaries Claire Ogee and Joseph Barbier were present at March 4th's press release by State Senator Harp and Representative Earhart.

Please view the videos of this press release at:

Video 1 and Video 2

View two more press releases in the following links:

No Stone Unturned

Sharing the Burden

Town Hall Meeting on Possible Tution Increase

This morning, the President of Kennesaw State University, Dr. Daniel Papp held a town hall meeting to inform those concerned about the state financial situation and how that affects state funded education. He delivered a short speech and then answered questions. Video of the speech is available at http://web.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/full-video-town-hall-meeting-budget-reductions

Please voice your opinions and suggestions at www.kennesaw.edu/budgetideas

Get informed and get involved.

~Joseph Barbier, Secretary of PPR for KSU SGA