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Show -- There are several technical bills, SB249, HB181, and HB179 having to do with the Research Park, its acreage and industrial park development in general. Of these bills, SB249 was vetoed by the governor for technical reasons. It should be amended and repassed during the special session in May. -- SB10, setting up a single board to be called the State Board of Higher Education, will undoubtedly undergo litigation. Regents of the University of Utah took no position on this measure. Several members of the administration favored it; others were not persuaded that it was a wise move. All that can be said at this point is that the quality of the members of that board and the Commissioner of Higher Education, whom they will select, will be crucial to higher education in Utah and certainly to the University of Utah. The 1970 budget session will be another critical year for this institution. It is not likely there can be any major tax increases at that time, and the sharp increase in tuition cannot be repeated. Along with many other American states, Utah and its institutions of higher learning face a challenging future. More effective help will be needed from faculty, students, parents, and others in persuading decision makers of the value and worth of the University of Utah. The competition for funds is so keen, aid the needs of those competing for these funds are so genuine, that the University must put its best foot forward the year around, not just during the legislative session. |