February 26, 1999

U. of Connecticut Professors Object to Governor's Plan for Bigger Course Loads

By JEFFREY SELINGO

Professors at the University of Connecticut this month criticized Gov. John G. Rowland for recommending in a budget proposal that three-fourths of faculty members there teach one more course per year.

Governor Rowland, a Republican, said the additional workload could save the state $2.25-million annually. Professors at the university now teach two courses each semester, on average, while faculty members at

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