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To Boost Efficiency, The University of Texas Turns To Business Leaders
Last year, the Legislature cut the university’s funding for the current biennium by approximately $92 million. Now, Powers has assembled a 13-member committee made up of corporate executives from across the country to recommend ways for UT to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Stephen Rohleder, a chief executive at Accenture in Austin, will serve as the chairman.
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