Targum Quotes Bender on University Funding

Christie slashes $18.5M from University funding
Greg Flynn, Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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URA-AFT members support the programs that deliver hundreds of millions of dollars to the University from external grants to conduct research, Bender said.
“Please keep in mind, when we are talking about unionized staff and faculty, these are the people who make the University work — from the faculty delivering quality education to staff providing comprehensive services necessary to support the University’s mission,” he said.
Bender said the University community should make the case for quality public education in New Jersey and at the University.
“Students, faculty and staff at the University need to let the governor and Trenton know that we want to see increased support for higher education,” he said.

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