CHAPEL HILL, (AP) - Tuition increases at University of North Carolina campuses are being opposed by a group of 20 former members of the university's governing board.

The group is making its opposition known to the UNC Board of Governors before its meeting starting Thursday in Chapel Hill. Votes on tuition proposals are not expected until February.

UNC-Chapel Hill wants to charge students an extra $2,800 during the next five years. North Carolina State University wants to raise tuition by 9 percent next year and more in future years.

East Carolina University, North Carolina Central University and
other campuses also want increases of more than the 6.5 percent limit put in place several years ago.

University officials say they need the added revenue to make up for deep state budget cuts.