In the midst of potential state budget cuts to higher education, colleges across the state may have to start drilling untapped resources to make up for lost money. And, apparently, Gov. Corbett is suggesting some colleges do just that.

According to the Erie Times-News, Corbett said today, to the Pennsylvania Association of Councils of Trustees, that six state colleges are resting on the Marcellus Shale formations currently being tapped for natural gas. He reportedly suggested the universities tap into the Shale’s deposits beneath their campuses.

So what does that mean for Temple and the other state-related universities? Well, nothing. At Temple, tuition increases and spending cuts across the university are likely if state appropriations do decrease – especially if they’re as severe as originally proposed by Corbett.

What do you think about the governor’s suggestion to the state schools?