Budget Cuts to the Correctional System The country is still in the grips of a massive financial crisis. As companies and government organizations continue to feel the impact of the recent financial crisis, budgets are being slashed across the board. Unfortunately, that means that funding formerly allocated for public goods and programs is being cut as well. One of the largest budget cuts seen in a number of states across the

In a community college in North Carolina (where there is a serious shortage of nurses) the entire nursing program is cut back to the point that there is a "waiting list just to get on the waiting list" (Rampell). When states run short of money they cut back on funds to community colleges, and when that happens it not only hurts students and their families, but it hurts communities. When

Student Affairs Budget Cuts "Hello, Glad to see you folks. That is a nice outfit it looks good on you etc.. etc.….Student affairs is an integral part of the higher education process and it means a lot to me and the university. Receiving the information that 8% of the annual budget for Student Affairs office is being cut, has presented a new challenge that will use all of my leadership and

Rank VI personnel: senior technician; supervisory staff, chief technician, assistant to specialists, 1 senior secretary, graduate trainee. Rank VII personnel Senior clerical staff technician senior clerk, senior switchboard, security supervisor. A junior trainee mgrs. Keeping only Sr. switchboard, Jr. trainee mgrs Skilled grade: craftspersons salaries clerk computer operator security men. Keeping 1 craftsperson, salaries clerk, and 3 security guards Semi-Skilled Grade: general driver general clerk typist/receptionists. Entertainment and publicity budget Limited events with volunteer help, donated food, drink and entertainment Total Employees Before = 55) After cuts) 34 Total

The state cannot allocate funding that is simply not available. This is also manifest in the funding allocated to the community college system in the state, which would be reduced by $400 million. Leaders from the three higher education systems in the state are, however, particularly unhappy by the cuts, holding that current trends demand a growth rather than a cut in higher education. Importantly from the government's point-of-view, all funding

Educational Budget Cuts Will children of today become leaders of tomorrow? Unfortunately, this looming question continues to resonate in the hearts and minds of many parents and educators. Today, many elementary and high schools throughout the United States are receiving less state funding than last year in at least 37 states, and in at least 30 states school funding now stands below 2008 levels -- often far below (Fabian, 2011). How