 Representatives from Appalachian State University will have a chance to speak with state legislators Tuesday at a “UNC Legislative Day” event hosted by the University of North Carolina.
Delegations from the 16 state universities were invited to the North Carolina General Assembly headquarters in Raleigh to speak with legislators regarding the current proposed 2010-11 state budget.
Appalachian’s delegation will include chancellors, faculty and staff assemblies, alumni, parents, students (through Student Government Association) and board of trustee members.
Delegation members will visit legislators’ offices and will have brief appointments with targeted Senate and House representatives, said Jackie McInturff, university program specialist at Appalachian.
The “UNC Legislative Day” is an annual event.
Susan McCracken, director of external affairs and community relations and the university’s legislative liaison, will organize Appalachian’s delegation and schedule meetings with state legislators.
On Tuesday, participants will “walk the halls” with state legislators from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will be recognized by the House and Senate galleries at 2:45 p.m.
The House and Senate will both meet for session at 3 p.m.
The current proposed 2010-11 state budget could force the University of North Carolina system to make cuts of up to 5.9 percent, a reduction that could result in a $7 million loss on Appalachian’s campus next year, according to Appalachian officials.
Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock said “at least 180 fewer classes, 4,500 fewer seats in classes, and 30 fewer faculty positions” could be the result if such a large cut is approved by legislators.
The Senate approved its version of the state budget Thursday and the House will begin to review its version next week.
Both chambers hope to present a finalized budget to Gov. Beverly Perdue before July 1.
Anyone interested in participating in the "UNC Legislative Day" event Tuesday should contact McInturff at
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or call 262-2040 today by 5 p.m.
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