August 01, 2009|By Childs Walker | Childs Walker,childs.walker@baltsun.com
The politically touchy issue of tuition increases could become central to the budget discussions. O'Malley indicated last week that he might back off his tuition freeze after four years.
That would be a welcome change, though not a cure-all, Farvardin said.
"I believe we've reached the point where a modest increase would be fully justified," said the provost at College Park. "It's a very delicate issue, because many students are struggling with costs. But we could take some of the revenue and place it in a pool for financial aid. It would be best for everyone."
Campus breakdown
Cuts are to the University System of Maryland operating budget and do not reflect cuts to the system's cash reserves.
University of Maryland, College Park: $7.38 million
University of Maryland, Baltimore: $2.19 million
Towson University: $1.62 million
University of Maryland, Baltimore County: $1.6 million
Salisbury University: $0.71 million
Coppin State University: $0.68 million
Frostburg State University: $0.60 million
University of Maryland Eastern Shore: $0.58 million
University of Baltimore: $0.55 million
Source: University System of Maryland
