By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications LINCOLN – The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday unanimously approved the NU system’s 2020-21 operating budget, part of a multi-year plan to address fiscal challenges presented by COVID-19 while also laying the groundwork for future growth and success across the campuses. “This budget plan puts our students and the people of Nebraska first,” President Ted Carter said in reviewing the proposed budget … [Read more...] about Board of Regents approves 2020-21 university operating budget
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UNK announces position eliminations in first budget reductions
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
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
Costs, revenue losses from COVID-19 to create at least $50M shortfall for university
To the Students, Faculty & Staff of the University of Nebraska: Thank you again for your ongoing commitment to our University and the health and safety of the communities we serve. From faculty and alumni making face shields for first responders, to students helping create an app to screen COVID-19 symptoms, to our health care workers serving on the front lines, we are humbled by your leadership through this global crisis. The pandemic will impact our University … [Read more...] about Costs, revenue losses from COVID-19 to create at least $50M shortfall for university
