Oregonians Debate Whether to Use Tax Funds to Bolster the State Universities' Flagging Sports Programs.

Lederman, Douglas

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ERIC Number: EJ372287

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Publication Date: 1988

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Oregonians Debate Whether to Use Tax Funds to Bolster the State Universities' Flagging Sports Programs.

Lederman, Douglas

Chronicle of Higher Education, v34 n39 pA25-28 Jun 8 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, Intercollegiate Cooperation, Program Termination, Public Policy, State Aid, State Legislation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Oregon

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