LINCOLN University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds was joined today by the NU chancellors in announcing broad changes in structure, policy and process that the university will implement to help manage a recurring $49 million budget shortfall. The changes are necessitated by cuts in state funding during the last legislative session combined with the university’s rising costs. “Budget cuts are never easy. They are even more painful when they come at the precise time that the University of … [Read more...]
Prudent budget proposal protects university affordability, quality
University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds today released a proposed 2017-18 operating budget that he said protects NU’s highest priorities of affordability and academic quality despite a reduction in state funding that will necessitate difficult decisions across the institution. Bounds said the proposed budget, which will be considered by the Board of Regents at its June 1 meeting, shows prudence in a time of fiscal challenges for the state. Reductions approved by the Legislature and … [Read more...]
Message From University Leadership: With state appropriation known, university moving forward on budget pieces
“We must view this challenge as an opportunity to think together about what kind of university we want to be in the future.” To the Faculty, Staff and Students of the University of Nebraska: As you likely know, the Legislature has concluded its session after finalizing a two-year budget package for the state, including funding for the University of Nebraska. With our state appropriation known, we can move forward on other pieces of our budget, including tuition increases and the cost … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Message from Chancellor Kristensen; Commencement, State Funding, Upcoming Construction Projects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPBjJ0Xa5ig&feature=em-uploademail Welcome to UNK FYI, a new series dedicated to communicating internal news and updates to the campus community. In this installment, Chancellor Kristensen discusses spring commencement, says goodbye to seniors and retiring faculty, addresses state funding and budget challenges, and offers insight into upcoming building renovations and construction projects. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Message from Chancellor Kristensen; New Otto Olsen, Childhood Center, Budget Concerns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rBiLVYV0XI&feature=youtu.be Welcome to UNK FYI, a new series dedicated to communicating internal news and updates to the campus community. In this second installment, Chancellor Kristensen discusses recent approval and planned construction of the $30 million new Otto Olsen building, $6.4 million new Early Childhood Education Center, and budget concerns facing UNK and University of Nebraska system. … [Read more...]
