Sounds like budget cuts are doing in the science degrees at NSU. They will no longer have degrees in physics or chemistry, and will no longer have minors in geology.
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Sounds like budget cuts are doing in the science degrees at NSU. They will no longer have degrees in physics or chemistry, and will no longer have minors in geology.
NSU is phasing out 11 undergrad degree programs and 2 masters level degrees. They are also eliminating another 15 (?? I think it's about 15) minors, concentrations, etc...
This academic year will be the last for those programs. It's called a "teach out" allowing seniors to earn their degrees and others time to continue working toward their degree, while looking for another school to transfer to, change their major, or whatever they decide to do.
It also gives faculty and support personnel a year to seek employment elsewhere. They know their employment ends June 30, 2011.
NSU has eliminated several dean's positions and something like 10 directors' slots. Colleges have been combined, eliminating a bunch of civil service slots, and "junior" faculty positions....like about 40 of 'em. These were non-tenure track instructors. They are gone now! Already got their last paycheck!
What are other universities doing? There has been a lot of discussion about too much duplication among Louisiana colleges. Well...the budget crisis brought it to a head.
Wow. That's tough. I will say, though, at least they have a plan of attack in these tough economic times. A way to improve their performance levels.Originally Posted by dawg80
Doubt if Lilfido will read this thread, but I'm sure he'll find another angle or reason for all this.
Louisiana Tech University
Flagship of the University of Louisiana System
Is this the beginning of the end for NSU or are they going to go more specialized and try to get a niche market?
Have any newspapers reported on this?
It should have stayed a teachers college.
Yeah, and Channel 3 S'port had a report and an interview with NSU Prez Dr. Webb.
For now, NSU is just trying to survive. The worst is yet to come...for ALL Louisiana universities. 2012 will be much worse, especially if something isn't done now by all schools and the state.
Athletics.....NSU took it's mandatory $130K cut in athletics. They have frozen salaries and have not allowed the filling of a couple of asst coaches positions in the minor sports.
But, a lawsuit has been filed by a small group of faculty challenging the reduction in faculty and demanding draconian cuts to athletics as a way to free up some of the budget. As you know, anyone can file a lawsuit, doesn't mean it'll go anywhere or bring results.
Personally, I think it is LONG past time to change the landscape of intercollegiate athletics.
I heard they were thinking about wacking aviation, which would be good for Tech. NSU has a very small aviation program.
Wow. That's tough. I will say, though, at least they have a plan of attack in these tough economic times. A way to improve their performance levels.
Doubt if Lilfido will read this thread, but I'm sure he'll find another angle or reason for all this.
Possible comments by Lilfido:
- how come everyone on this board slams grambling state for its financial difficulties but everyone applauds northwestern for its reductions during the tough economy? you guys are a bunch of racists.
- the effects of the dumb cowboy bush are still being felt by our universities. bush's policies and tax cuts tanked the economy and now so many students and faculty will suffer as a result.
- you teabaggers will support nsu's actions because you all hate science, reason, and common sense.
Don't spoon-feed him!
Louisiana Tech University
Flagship of the University of Louisiana System
Change certainly is due, but this is a bottom up scenerio, no one will notice until it works its way up the food chain. We are not to far behind.
NSU's aviation program has been whacked!
I have not called anyone a racist by the way.
LSUS going deeper:
LSUS Chancellor Outlines More Budget Cuts
Each Campus In LSU System Comes Up With List Of Possible Cuts
LSU-Shreveport's chancellor met with faculty and staff on Thursday to tell them about additional budget cuts he must be prepared to make next year -- cuts that could include the layoffs of 15 faculty and an end to state funding of things like continuing education.
Each campus in the LSU system has been told to come up with a plan to cut 23 percent of their budgets next fiscal year in order to bring expenditures in line with lower state funding for higher education.
That would be $3.5 million at LSUS.
LSUS Chancellor Vince Marsala said 15 non-tenured employees would lose their jobs if that level of cuts had to be made. Another 50 jobs that are currently vacant would remain unfilled.
Community projects like continuing education courses, the business research center, the Museum of Life Sciences and the Pioneer Heritage Center would not get state funding, under the plan. They would have to come up with private funding if they wanted to stay in operation, university officials said.
LSUS has reduced its number of employees by just more than 100 over the past three years through retirements, buyouts and attrition.
The cutbacks, if implemented in the next fiscal year that begins July 1, 2011, could eliminate hundreds of jobs throughout the LSU system and reduce financial aid and scholarships. Educators said they might also eliminate some courses and research programs.
The LSU Board of Supervisors is scheduled to meet Friday to hear the chancellors' plans.
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