Can UCSC make up the budget shortfalls through fundraising? Through increasing federally funded research?
Private giving does not substitute directly for on-going core funds like State general funds or student fees. Donors tend to be interested in specific targets for excellences and their gifts are typically one-time investments. The use of research funds are specified in the contracts under which they are awarded. While they cant be used to replace cuts in State support for academic programs they play an absolutely critical role in UCSCs mission, for example, they support our graduate students and provide summer salary for our faculty who contribute to the research specified in these contracts.
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