CNAS Faculty and Staff: President Nietzel and Provost McCarthy have requested the opportunity to meet with us on Tuesday, April 7 at noon in the Meyer Library Auditorium.  They are in fact meeting with each of the colleges regarding the topics of student recruitment, enrollment management and budget.  I urge you to attend this very important all-college meeting.  Although … [Read more...] about Happy Pi Day!

Rather than post announcements this week I will reflect on the economy and challenges we face. With state funding at best held at current levels for the future it is imperative that we all pay attention to retention and recruitment of students.  Tuition dollars make up over 50% of our budget.  At the college level we are contacting every CNAS student on probation or … [Read more...] about Recruitment and Retention

The budget issues continue to remain on the front pages.  We are facing many unknowns over the next few weeks and years.  There remains a chance that we could have a holdback of state money for this current fiscal year.  It is extremely important that we and set priorities related to travel, operatings expenses, hiring, courses offered, and course sizes.  Senior faculty - I … [Read more...] about CNAS Blog March 2, 2009

As the budget scenarios continue to develop and become clearer, I want to keep you informed.  I see this evolving over time so please continue to check the blog for new postings.  President Nietzel will be responding to Missouri Department of Higher Education by the December 18 deadline.  Last week, in response to President Nietzel's earlier request, I and the other Deans … [Read more...] about CNAS and the Budget Issues

Another semester is almost over.  I listened to my students' final presentations this week, I just wrote their final exam and then it's grading time.  So much has happened since I last wrote to you so I will try to hit the highlights.  I will start with one bit of news that is less than a highlight as I received a letter this week announcing that I had not received the … [Read more...] about December Blog