A well educated work force, sustained economic growth and services that improve health care and job opportunities for all Alabamians. Alabama's public universities are not even maintaining their status quo in their funding. Alabama's public universities have suffered from a loss of funds while most Southeastern states have received double-digit increases. State education cutbacks have crippled our public universities . Every Alabama citizen benefits from Alabama's public universities .
Academic research advances the causes of science and technology.
It also creates a better quality of life - from developing healthier foods to finding cures for diseases to preparing workers for increasingly higher tech jobs. A college diploma is no longer a luxury . A Gallup Poll has indicated a sharp rise in the number of people who believe it essential to have a college degree. The percentage of employers who share this belief is even higher. Talk to your friends, neighbors and local leaders about the impact of higher education on our future.