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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1971
Page
4
The Journal-World presents brief opinions from legislative leaders and prominent citizens on the importance of higher education and the risks of underfinancing it. Some views are summarized in this section while others appear in separate stories.
The speaker argues higher education fuels national strength in science industry culture and governance. He praises Kansas medical education, notes abundant physicians yet a need for more, and credits KU Medical Center and allied health schools for public health gains. Underfunding threatens future leadership and national mediocrity.
The speaker argues that higher education has been undervalued by the public due to media focus on campus problems. He calls for a concerted effort to improve awareness of its necessity, urges retaining talent, questions rising costs, and credits personal budgeting for supporting education despite expenses like cigarettes, alcohol, and sports tickets.
The speaker argues higher education is vital for the state and highlights Kansas State research on grains like wheat and milo that improved varieties and output. Underfinancing leads to deteriorating services and costly restoration, whether for educational institutions or buildings, presenting a long term danger.
Kansas legislators, including Sen. Tom Van Sickle and Lt. Gov. Reynolds Shultz, tout higher education as essential for training future professionals and attracting industry. They warn that underfunding risks losing top faculty and driving graduates to other states, urging careful review of state spending and tax structure.
Three HOPE Award winners discuss higher education in Kansas as the legislature nears session. John Bremner Arno Knapper and Elizabeth Schultz warn of underfunding leading to mediocrity, larger classes, reduced innovation, and loss of talent. They call for sustained support to maintain excellence and prevent brain drain.
A chart shows six state colleges and universities seeking funds under categories, the Kansas Board of Regents agreed state shares, and the State Budget Division recommended supports. Notes explain basic operating budgets, state funding, and income from fees.
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