State of the State Response from University of Idaho President Duane Nellis

Monday, January 9 2012

MOSCOW, Idaho – Here is a statement from University of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis in response to the education vision outlined by Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter in today’s State of the State Address:

“I’m heartened by Governor Otter’s emphasis on higher education in his budget. It’s also encouraging that the Governor – as outlined in his State of the State Address today – recognizes the significant role that higher education can play in improving Idaho’s economy. The past few years have presented ongoing budget challenges for all of public higher education in Idaho and with the Governor’s budget recommendations made public today, we are hopefully at a positive turning point.”
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