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sgtrock
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Dr. Baugher's resign
How will the faculty respond to the news of Dr. Baugher's resignation.
"Life`s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body,but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "....WOW....what a ride!"
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professorjackson
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Jamie Gillis
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transfer2BGSU
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The state of Ohio is looking to do away with graduate programs they do not fund.
The BG History Ph.D is such a program. I believe we have secured outside funding for the program, but according to the Ohio Board of Regents, they still want it gone. They did a study sometime in the last 10-15 years about various graduate programs throughout the state and eliminated funding for a number of programs statewide. Universities then went searching for outside funding.
When you hear faculty talk about how much they publish, that is not as important to some institutions as to how much grant money you bring in. You want a job in higher education, learn how to write grants. The more grants you write that get approved, the more valuable to a college or university you are going to be.
The BG History Ph.D is such a program. I believe we have secured outside funding for the program, but according to the Ohio Board of Regents, they still want it gone. They did a study sometime in the last 10-15 years about various graduate programs throughout the state and eliminated funding for a number of programs statewide. Universities then went searching for outside funding.
When you hear faculty talk about how much they publish, that is not as important to some institutions as to how much grant money you bring in. You want a job in higher education, learn how to write grants. The more grants you write that get approved, the more valuable to a college or university you are going to be.
"The name on the front of the jersey is more important than the name on the back" -Herb Brooks
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professorjackson
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$2 million worth of cuts have come, and some notices sent on Christmas Eve. Nice. People are just figuring out where the cuts are, what programs/centers/offices have been eliminated. All we know is it's going to get worse.
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Timing of BGSU's pink slips criticized
http://www.sent-trib.com/index.php?opti ... &Itemid=81
by Harold Brown
December 31 2008
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Budget concerns
BGSU set to lay off 43 salaried employees
Action is expected to save about $2M
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dl ... /901030356
by Meghan Gilbert
January 3 2009
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Timing of BGSU's pink slips criticized
http://www.sent-trib.com/index.php?opti ... &Itemid=81
by Harold Brown
December 31 2008
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(2)
Budget concerns
BGSU set to lay off 43 salaried employees
Action is expected to save about $2M
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dl ... /901030356
by Meghan Gilbert
January 3 2009
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Jamie Gillis
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professorjackson
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Any College of A and S grads out there?
Your college is shrinking.
Our interim dean gave us the bad news yesterday (I applaud him for his clear communication with us and how hard I believe he is fighting for us).
These are rough numbers, but we just cut about $5 million out of a personnel budget of about $44 milion.
Now we have to pay back over several years a debt to the university of at least $6 million.
Then for next fiscal year we have to cut out another million.
Next fiscal year will be even worse: program cuts, not just individuals.
Your college is shrinking.
Our interim dean gave us the bad news yesterday (I applaud him for his clear communication with us and how hard I believe he is fighting for us).
These are rough numbers, but we just cut about $5 million out of a personnel budget of about $44 milion.
Now we have to pay back over several years a debt to the university of at least $6 million.
Then for next fiscal year we have to cut out another million.
Next fiscal year will be even worse: program cuts, not just individuals.
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Jamie Gillis
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Horrible news. I'm an A&S grad. While I certainly respect other colleges, people need to realize that the heart and soul of any institution that truly wants to call itself a "university" are the core arts, science and humanities disciplines. Gut those, and all you have left is a glorified trade school, which sadly seems to be the role that the state has chosen for us in the new system.
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It's the Journey...
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Where did the 6 million payback come from? I can't remember if it was BGSU that blew its budget on out of country students or if it was Valparaiso. If it was BGSU then that program should bear the brunt of this payback.
"If all do not join now to save the good old ship of the Union this voyage nobody will have a chance to pilot her on another voyage."
A. Lincoln
The BGSU Men's Chorus
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BGSU Brothers Sing On
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"ROLL ALONG!"
A. Lincoln
The BGSU Men's Chorus
America's Finest Singing Machine
BGSU Brothers Sing On
Charge on Colts, Charge on!
"ROLL ALONG!"
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professorjackson
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A new message from the President (Cartwright, that is...):
To Faculty and Staff:
Yesterday, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland presented his Executive Budget
Proposal to the state legislature. I am writing to update you on that
proposal and what it means for the University.
While there is some good news in the Governor's proposed budget, I
want to caution you that it is by no means a panacea for the financial
challenges we face. As you may know, higher education has been largely
exempt from earlier cuts in the state budget during this current
fiscal year. We have been pleased that the Governor and legislature
have recognized that Ohio's colleges and universities are key drivers
for the economic recovery of our state.
The Governor's budget calls for the continuation of a compact with
higher education that keeps tuition flat in fiscal year 2010. It would
also limit tuition increases in fiscal year 2011 to no greater than
3.5 percent on the main campuses, with no increases during the
biennium on the regional campuses.
In order to compensate for a zero tuition increase next year, the
Governor has proposed a 6 percent increase in State Share of
Instruction (SSI) for fiscal year 2010, and a 0.8 percent increase in
SSI for fiscal year 2011.
However, this funding alone will not significantly ease our budget
deficit. We still face a shortfall of $6-10 million. There are a
number of other factors we must consider, including the overall health
of the economy, enrollment, and whether the state will be able to meet
the revenues it has projected.
To provide the 6 percent increase in SSI, the Governor has had to
eliminate a number of higher education line items, including the
Success and Access Challenge line items, which are both now rolled
into the SSI funding formula. The elimination of separate Success
Challenge funding line items will have a significant impact on many
BGSU programs. Many staff members are watching the status of Success
Challenge funding, and they will receive additional information from
their supervisors.
Therefore, it is critical that we stay the course with our plans to
implement cost-cutting measures and identify new revenue sources. We
must focus on priority areas and free up funding to create a
post-recovery BGSU.
For the full text of the Governor's proposed budget go to:
http://obm.ohio.gov/SectionPages/Budget ... udget.aspx
I also want to clear up any confusion about our hiring freeze. The
freeze does not mean that we stop hiring. It means that we have an
added level of review before automatically filling a vacancy. It makes
us ask the tough questions. Is this position essential to the future
of BGSU? Is there a better way to accomplish these tasks? I assure you
that we are carefully reviewing each and every hire.
We need to embrace today's budget challenges as an opportunity to
change the way we operate, increase our efficiency, enhance our
programs and services and be nimble in our response to the rapidly
changing playing field of higher education. It is more important than
ever for us all to "think forward."
I invite you to get engaged by participating in the next phase of the
strategic planning process, looking for opportunities to participate
in your own unit's budget and planning process, and sharing your
"Great Ideas" at:
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/president/g ... index.html
Best regards,
Carol A. Cartwright
President
To Faculty and Staff:
Yesterday, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland presented his Executive Budget
Proposal to the state legislature. I am writing to update you on that
proposal and what it means for the University.
While there is some good news in the Governor's proposed budget, I
want to caution you that it is by no means a panacea for the financial
challenges we face. As you may know, higher education has been largely
exempt from earlier cuts in the state budget during this current
fiscal year. We have been pleased that the Governor and legislature
have recognized that Ohio's colleges and universities are key drivers
for the economic recovery of our state.
The Governor's budget calls for the continuation of a compact with
higher education that keeps tuition flat in fiscal year 2010. It would
also limit tuition increases in fiscal year 2011 to no greater than
3.5 percent on the main campuses, with no increases during the
biennium on the regional campuses.
In order to compensate for a zero tuition increase next year, the
Governor has proposed a 6 percent increase in State Share of
Instruction (SSI) for fiscal year 2010, and a 0.8 percent increase in
SSI for fiscal year 2011.
However, this funding alone will not significantly ease our budget
deficit. We still face a shortfall of $6-10 million. There are a
number of other factors we must consider, including the overall health
of the economy, enrollment, and whether the state will be able to meet
the revenues it has projected.
To provide the 6 percent increase in SSI, the Governor has had to
eliminate a number of higher education line items, including the
Success and Access Challenge line items, which are both now rolled
into the SSI funding formula. The elimination of separate Success
Challenge funding line items will have a significant impact on many
BGSU programs. Many staff members are watching the status of Success
Challenge funding, and they will receive additional information from
their supervisors.
Therefore, it is critical that we stay the course with our plans to
implement cost-cutting measures and identify new revenue sources. We
must focus on priority areas and free up funding to create a
post-recovery BGSU.
For the full text of the Governor's proposed budget go to:
http://obm.ohio.gov/SectionPages/Budget ... udget.aspx
I also want to clear up any confusion about our hiring freeze. The
freeze does not mean that we stop hiring. It means that we have an
added level of review before automatically filling a vacancy. It makes
us ask the tough questions. Is this position essential to the future
of BGSU? Is there a better way to accomplish these tasks? I assure you
that we are carefully reviewing each and every hire.
We need to embrace today's budget challenges as an opportunity to
change the way we operate, increase our efficiency, enhance our
programs and services and be nimble in our response to the rapidly
changing playing field of higher education. It is more important than
ever for us all to "think forward."
I invite you to get engaged by participating in the next phase of the
strategic planning process, looking for opportunities to participate
in your own unit's budget and planning process, and sharing your
"Great Ideas" at:
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/president/g ... index.html
Best regards,
Carol A. Cartwright
President
