Apr 19, 2006 — Last month, SUNY advocates crowed that the state budget is "the best higher education budget in a generation." Governor Pataki's vetoes nixed that, cutting into new faculty hires, construction projects, and tuition assistance. As David Sommerstein reports, North Country colleges - public and private - are urging lawmakers to override.  Go to full article

Feb 09, 2006 — Assembly Democrats are proposing more aid to public colleges, including aid for part time students who are working to finance their education. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Jan 31, 2006 — The Chancellor of the State University of New York says the only way to avert a tuition increase included in Governor Pataki's budget, is for the legislature to give the SUNY system more money. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Apr 04, 2005 — The budget is passed, but not all the issues are off the table. The legislature and Governor Pataki are reportedly negotiating for some state school tuition increases that would take place this fall.  Go to full article

Mar 10, 2005 — SUNY Chancellor Robert King came to SUNY Potsdam and Canton campuses yesterday. He's on a statewide tour of SUNY schools to try to drum up support for his "SUNY Tuition Guarantee" - a plan to institute regular tuition increases.  Go to full article

Feb 09, 2005 — SUNY Chancellor Bob King defended his plan to raise tuition gradually at public colleges each year. King was grilled by state lawmakers examining Governor Pataki's state budget plan. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Jan 14, 2005 — SUNY Chancellor Robert King, who made the surprise announcement earlier this week that he wanted a six month paid sabbatical, has now abruptly withdrawn the request. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Jan 12, 2005 — SUNY Chancellor Robert King has requested a leave for personal and professional reasons. He wrote a letter to the SUNY Board of Trustees saying he wants to spend more time with his family, recharge his inner batteries, and reflect on the future of the university. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Jan 07, 2005 — The head of the State University of New York system yesterday proposed a new levying of tuition increases. Martha Foley reports.  Go to full article

Dec 13, 2004 — The State University of New York will seek an increase in funding in Governor Pataki's budget next year. SUNY officials say the increase is needed just to maintain the current offering of classes and other services to students. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article