UW's most significant challenge is declining enrollment, which is likely to accelerate because birth rates started dropping nearly 18 years ago. That's the main reason Many of the 26 UW System campuses are facing budget shortfalls today. Rapid economic changes and new technologies are a challenge, but there are also opportunities. We need a strong UW system to help our students prepare for the careers of the future. (00:41–00:47)
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Asserts that many of the 26 UW System campuses are currently facing budget shortfalls.
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