TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Board of Regents say the bulk of a potential 5 percent, or $28 million, cut in state aid for universities in the system would affect the University of Kansas, the University of Kansas Medical Center and Kansas State University.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the possible cuts were outlined in documents requested by Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration.
Brownback isn’t required to reveal his budget strategy until January.
Kansas State University officials say the loss of $4.9 million in state funding would trigger reductions across the institution. University of Kansas Medical Center officials say the institution intends to shield its cancer treatment and research program from a $5.1 million reduction.
The reduction would cause Wichita State University to freeze capital projects or equipment purchases and freeze or eliminate staff positions.