Virginia Commonwealth University plans to eliminate 91 jobs as the school attempts to absorb multiple cuts in its budget.
During its meeting Thursday, the VCU Board of Visitors discussed the possibility of a tuition increase for the spring semester, although Rector Anne G. "Panny" Rhodes said she thinks that is unlikely.
But VCU board members said a "significant" increase in tuition will be needed next year to make up for state budget cuts that threaten the university's mission.
"I don't believe in my heart," said VCU President Michael Rao, that most people "grasp the true gravity of the situation we face."
Rao said the university has run out of creative efficiency measures that have been used to cut the fat.