Another public university has joined other private/independent universities/colleges in proposing reductions in tenured faculty positions to help balance the budget. The young president, 38, who has been at the institution since January is facing some real push back from faculty and others. He was hired from the private sector. We will continue to see more and more of these type of proposals as the higher education sector faces serious financial stress due to declining enrollments and big reductions in government appropriations.
Who do you think is next in your state? What are some of the proposals in your state to avoid these situations and confrontations? Send us your thoughts.
"About 50 full-time faculty positions may be on the chopping block at the University of Montana at Missoula, according to anew proposalthat seeks to plug the college’s $10-million deficit over the next three years.
The proposal, called the "University of Montana Strategy for Distinction," was crafted by Seth Bodnar, the university’s president, with the help of a slew of university committees and task forces. In an effort to design a "university and learning infrastructure that keep students and their needs at the center," it proposes a set of structural changes, including reorganizing departments and discontinuing programs.
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