MARCY - Universities throughout the State University of New York system stand to lose millions because of recent cuts imposed through the state's new budget. It calls for state agencies to cut 3.35%, and SUNY schools are concerned.

SUNYIT says it already took a cut earlier in the year of nearly 3%, and by adding this to it, the university will lose funding generally keeps for campus services.

SUNYIT's interim President Peter Spina says collection of student dorm fees, and health fees have been capped. He explained that while the state may be in a fiscal jam going forward with the division of budget's spending cuts would be wrong.

SUNY Central officials are in the midst of talks with the state budget office regarding this issue.

"I think where we're at now is...we are trying to negotiate with the Governor through the division of budget, a different way to take the cuts," said Peter Spina, SUNYIT Interim President.

In response the budget office had this to say:

"We are currently in the process of reviewing SUNY's spending proposal...the process is ongoing."

Ironically, SUNYIT received roughly $50 million in the budget for capital improvements, and the construction of a semi-conductor facility, but will lose money it would generally have for operations on campus.

MARCY - The SUNY system could face a 3.35% reduction in its budget if the state budget remains intact, and officials from a number of campuses have spoken out on the issue.

SUNYIT may be forced to change its plans for growth depending on what happens with the budget.

"I'm not suggesting that any decision that is going to be made is going to impact enrollment. But it might, depending on the severity of the cuts," said Peter Spina, SUNYIT Interim President.

The cuts could affect the collection of dorm fees, student health fees and other services which would would be capped, meaning less revenue for the school despite the fact students would be paying for them.

"What we are suggesting to the governor is that we realize that we have to take cuts," Spina said. "But let us determine how the cuts are evolved on the campus as to what we would cut and how we would cut it."

The school released this statement on the behalf of Doctor Wolf Yeigh, the school's incoming president.

"He is very much aware of the budget situation and is confident that the continued support of advocates for SUNYIT and SUNY such as Assemblywoman Destito and Senator Griffo will make it possible for public higher education to continue to deliver the experience and services students and parents expect," Spina said.

The State Divison of the budget offered this comment:

"We are currently in the process of reviewing SUNY's spending proposal, the process is ongoing."

SUNY's fiscal year starts July 1, both sides hope to have a resolution by then.