One of the economic assumptions of the Statewide Master Plan for
Tennessee Higher Education 2000-2005
(http://www.state.tn.us/thec/mastplan.pdf) states "There will be
increasing appropriations for higher education. (Governor’s Council on
Excellence in Higher Education recommendation)"

Was this assumption valid when the plan came out? I don't know. If
someone does know, tell me. Is it valid now? Look at the upcoming and
recent reductions. Will it be valid after the lootery starts paying off?
Will the legislature start pulling tax funding so that in a couple years
we're back where we are now?

Note: "lootery" was initially a typo, but I thought it was actually
quite appropriate given all this "loot" higher ed is supposed to get. :-)

Respectfully,
Stephen Leather


Course Reserves Coordinator
Access Services Department
Lupton Library