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Universities, community colleges and independents back budget but press for steady SSI and careful implementation
Summary
Representatives of Ohio’s public universities, community colleges and independent colleges told the House committee they support elements of the governor’s budget—merit scholarships, direct admissions and workforce initiatives—while urging sustained state share of instruction (SSI) funding, caution on wage‑outcome implementation, and additional investments for TalentReady and student success.
Leaders from Ohio’s broad higher‑education sector testified in support of many proposals in Governor DeWine’s executive budget but urged steady foundational funding and careful implementation of new metrics.
Laura Linnice, president and CEO of the Inter University Council of Ohio (IUC), told the committee the IUC supports student access initiatives such as the Governor’s Merit Scholarship but urged a predictable increase in foundational SSI funding—specifically a 2 percent annual increase (testimony estimated roughly $43 million annually)—to preserve research…
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