(Columbia-AP) Oct. 1, 2003 - Governor Mark Sanford wants major changes in the state's college system and says fewer schools would promote efficiency.

Sanford says he wants dramatic changes to the state's sprawling college and university systems next year. He says he plans to release his higher education proposal soon.

Sanford tried Tuesday to block Coastal Carolina University's plans to open a Pawleys Island satellite campus and also called for the University of South Carolina to use inmate labor for projects.

The Republican governor's vote against Coastal Carolina's satellite campus plan drew criticism from Democratic Senator Phil Leventis. Leventis says small town campuses similar to two-year USC-Sumter offer an opportunity to everyone.

Sanford and others have questioned whether the state is spending higher education dollars wisely.

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