Higher Education Coordinating Commission urges structural changes as Oregon universities face budget shortfalls

Feb 13, 2026

HECC presented recommendations including mergers, program reviews, a legislative salary pool, prioritized IT capital and continued targeted funding to address structural deficits across Oregon public universities; committee members warned some institutions risk collapse without action.

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The Higher Education Coordinating Commission told the Ways and Means committee on Feb. 13 that Oregon's public universities face structural budget deficits and recommended five actions to improve long-term financial sustainability.

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