Public Universities Strive to Keep Coveted Faculty MembersState budget woes and a rocky economy have shaken public colleges and universities in recent years. One of the most noticeable shudders, however, has been a pervasive "brain drain" at some state institutions that face competition for their best faculty members from more prosperous institutions, both public... Copyright © 2008 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |