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Academic professionals in Illinois are worried that legislation under consideration would move classification of their jobs from their universities to a state civil service commission, The News-Gazette reported. The academic professionals -- and university administrators too -- say that universities are better able to determine the qualifications needed for various jobs.

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A statue of George Mason sits at the forefront of this image of George Mason University's campus. University buildings can be seen in the background.
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The Politicized Governing Board

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