Due to University budget woes, tuition rates may increase but layoffs and salary cuts are not on the agenda, University President Michael Adams said.

He spoke to about 200 people, mostly non-students, who were gathered at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education on Friday.

He said $126,000 was cut from the Student Learning Center by eliminating 24-hour operation, $100,000 from the SLC’s computer and IT support, $1.06 million from the Physical Plant by cancelling projects, $50,000 from the police department by reducing overtime by 20 percent and $560,000 from the library by cancelling 21 percent of subscriptions.

Provost Arnett Mace said there will be little effect on salaries and limited recruitment in the next year.

Adams said he is allocating $200,000 for faculty travel funds, citing its importance.

On increased tuition, Adams said, “I certainly hope so. For the quality we get here, I think we are underpriced.”