Dear Colleagues, I am writing with difficult news. With the legislative session underway, Governor Ricketts last week announced proposed cuts to the state’s biennial budget, including reductions to the University of Nebraska. Under the Governor’s proposal, our funding for the current year would be reduced $11 million, and next year’s appropriation would be cut $23 million. The Governor is asking us to shoulder one-third of his proposed cuts – despite the fact that we comprise only 13 … [Read more...]
VIDEO MESSAGE: Chancellor Kristensen discusses academic programs, construction projects, enrollment, budget challenges
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txNT2WCYn7o&feature=youtu.be Chancellor Kristensen recaps some highlights from the past year and discusses what's ahead regarding growth of academic programs, construction and renovation projects, enrollment management, marketing consultation, and ongoing budget challenges. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Important Update from Chancellor Kristensen – Market and Enrollment Research Initiative, New Tuition Incentives, Budget Forum, Diversity and Inclusion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBc-N4wDPTU&feature=em-uploademail … [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...]
