KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen announced today the elimination of 15 positions in an effort to meet a $2.8 million budget cut outlined and affirmed today by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. The positions in total represent $800,000 in state-funded salary and benefit savings, and not all are full-time or currently filled. The eliminations include five employees currently filling those positions who were notified this week … [Read more...] about UNK announces position eliminations in first budget reductions
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Chancellor’s Message: Revenue, overall budget picture is challenging
Earlier today President Ted Carter shared with you his vision for a 3-year plan that he and the Board of Regents will discuss next Friday at their meeting. Based on the intense level of proactive planning and decision-making during these past months, you were already aware that our revenue and overall budget picture is challenging. President Carter shared with you that budget reductions are imminent, and that a long-term view is important, to emerge following these … [Read more...] about Chancellor’s Message: Revenue, overall budget picture is challenging
At ‘unprecedented moment’ for higher ed, NU budget plan lays groundwork for growth
The University of Nebraska system would implement a three-year plan for addressing fiscal challenges brought on by COVID-19 while also laying the groundwork for long-term growth and success under a proposed budget announced today by President Ted Carter. The proposed 2020-21 operating budget, which will be considered by the Board of Regents at its June 26 meeting, reflects the unprecedented moment that higher education is experiencing because of the pandemic, Carter … [Read more...] about At ‘unprecedented moment’ for higher ed, NU budget plan lays groundwork for growth
UNK plans Cope Stadium outdoor commencement for July 31
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s combined 2020 Spring and Summer Commencement will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 31. To support COVID-19 directed health response, it is being planned as an outdoor event on Foster Field at Cope Stadium. The backup location, if needed because of inclement weather, will be the UNK Health and Sports Center. The event will begin at 10 a.m. In support of current safety protocol and to meet facility capacity … [Read more...] about UNK plans Cope Stadium outdoor commencement for July 31
UNK employees to resume working on campus July 1
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is taking the next step to transition employees from working remotely to working on campus. Employees should resume working from their on-campus locations beginning July 1. Individuals should consult with their supervisors if they need to continue working remotely at this stage. Employees who anticipate needing to work remotely after August 15 will be asked to complete a more formal process. This will be communicated in … [Read more...] about UNK employees to resume working on campus July 1
