Although the board approved the plan, concern was expressed over a potential decrease in government appropriations to HSC, which could reverse the success of the center, according to the report. Board members suggested that Texas A&M refrain from pursuing the merger if government funding is affected.
University President R. Bowen Loftin said in the report that the merger will create opportunities for collaborative research and increase student access to educational programming. According to the report, System Chancellor John Sharp intends to oversee petitioning the state legislature for consistent funding for HSC to address the board’s concerns.
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