KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen today outlined proposed budget cuts that exceed .4 million, and affect 38 positions across nearly every campus unit. Men’s baseball, golf and tennis will be eliminated. Position eliminations comprise 16 faculty, 2.5 administrative, and 16.5 staff positions. Three affected staff positions will shift to the University of Nebraska system as part of the budget response team process. “The magnitude of … [Read more...] about UNK announces unprecedented budget cuts to meet $3.4 million budget gap
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NU News: Additional Budget Response Team strategies finalized
The University of Nebraska has finalized additional cost-reduction strategies identified by the Budget Response Teams as part of a university-wide effort to close a $49 million shortfall. The shortfall is brought on by cuts in state funding combined with the university’s rising costs. The complete list of 70-plus finalized strategies, along with frequently asked questions and other details about the Budget Response Teams, is available at … [Read more...] about NU News: Additional Budget Response Team strategies finalized
University of Nebraska announces restructuring, policy changes to manage budget shortfall
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 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 … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska announces restructuring, policy changes to manage budget shortfall
