It seems no one can hide from state budget crisis and that's certainly the case for Michigan State University. Budget cuts have forced MSU to consider restructuring or eliminating several programs. University officials met with a room packed full of students, faculty and staff to discuss possible departments and programs on the chopping block. As you might imagine, emotions ran high, but the MSUu administration says there's not enough money and not enough support for higher education.

Some 20 departments and approximately 40 programs could be impacted. Among them- eliminating the veterinary technology program, the American studies program and closing the geological sciences department. They may also consolidate the college of agriculture from 13 departments into just six. School officials say it's a balancing act that leaves the university with very few options.

Kim Wilcox, Michigan State University Provost: "We can raise tuition sufficient to keep the quality up. We can drop the quality, which again, I don't know of a parent or student in Michigan that wants us to do that, or we can reduce the range of activities."

They'll spend the next few weeks and months reviewing the recommended cuts before making a final decision. The music therapy program is the only program the university has eliminated. An MSU organization that had been on the chopping block was the MSU cooperative extension service. On Thursday, the governor allowed their funding to stand after they did some restructuring. There's relief at MSU about the stay of execution from the governor.

Tom Coon, MSU Extension Director: "Dr. Adelaja and the land policy institute, of a program where we provide funding where we provide 60% of the funding for that entire institute. In order for their expertise to be available for communities who are trying to find ways to work in the new economy."

In her radio address , the governor said she was glad that the extension service is transforming itself into a 21st century organization, one that will help grow Michigan's green economy.