Southern Oregon University moves toward $15m emergency state funding release

12 articles · Updated · Oregon Public Broadcasting · May 7

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission approved the process as SOU faces a $12.5m deficit and possible insolvency before the next fiscal year ends.
The money still needs legislative emergency board approval and would arrive in summer and fall, contingent on SOU adopting a long-term financial plan.
Commissioners stressed the vote does not endorse Deloitte's disputed restructuring proposal, which suggests $20m in cuts, program reductions and layoffs amid community backlash.

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