May 16, 2003

Colleges in Washington State Face Cuts in Technology Programs

By DAN CARNEVALE

Proposed budget cuts in the State of Washington could hurt college programs that teach information technology to students, aggravating the state economy's problems, business and college leaders say.

Even though the state is hurting for college graduates with expertise in computer science and technology, budget cuts may force some institutions to reduce the number of slots available in courses in those fields.

Many states, feeling the effects of the weak economy, find themselves

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