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HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia is taking a road trip.
The council will hold its annual joint meeting with the Council of Presidents on Monday and Tuesday at James Madison University.
The meeting comes at a critical time for higher education in Virginia. On campuses across the state, colleges and universities are struggling to achieve 5 percent cuts this fiscal year, with another round of cuts called for next year. They will total 7 percent.
Gov. Terry McAuliffe has called for the cuts to make up a $2.4 billion shortfall in the current state budget.
Besides the cuts, the council will also discuss student access and affordability.
The council is the state's coordinating body for higher education.
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