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Lederman, Douglas – Chronicle of Higher Education, 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