PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The State Board of Higher Education is opposing the University of Oregon’s plan to seek more autonomy and a separate governing board.
The Oregonian reports that next month a private organization will be lobbying for the university’s autonomy during the legislative session.
But state board president Paul Kelly says the board does not want UO making their pitch while the board seeks more independence for all seven universities in the state system.
UO Foundation president Paul Weinhold says that the foundation’s proposal doesn’t conflict with the board’s plans.