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Workers' advocates have criticized Haslam's plan, saying it would mean some campus workers would lose their jobs or benefits.

Morgan's comments on outsourcing mark the second time this month that he has come out against one of Haslam's plans for higher education in Tennessee.

Morgan said those findings—which included data from the system's 13 community colleges, 27 technical colleges and six universities—were part of the decision not to move forward with Governor Bill Haslam's proposal to privatize management of state buildings in an effort to save money.

Morgan notified the Haslam administration of his decision to opt out in a letter sent last week.

Haslam has said colleges would be free to opt in or out of the outsourcing plan, which has not been finalized.