A campus forum has been scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 20.
On Friday, Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold M.D., sent the following note via e-mail:
Good morning.
As we move closer to the beginning of the year, I want to provide you with an update on many subjects, including our budget situation at UNMC and UNO, and to receive your input as we continue to work through our future budgeting process.
Streaming information
The livestream for the event will be available here shortly before 10 a.m. on Nov. 20.
Questions during the forum will be accepted at unmcevents@unmc.edu
To that end, I have scheduled forums for Monday, Nov. 20. At UNMC, a forum will take place at 10 a.m. in Room 1005 of the Sorrell Center. Additional information on the forum, including livestream information, will be shared via UNMC Today next week. A second forum will begin at 2 p.m. at the Milo Bail Student Center at UNO.
Before the forums, I do want to make a couple of items clear.
We, at UNMC and at UNO, are working closely with our central administration and sister campuses. We are carefully looking at all of our expenses, but from a perspective of growth, efficiency and effectiveness.
As a university, we are constantly changing degree programs, adding majors, combining or separating programs. But, our core strategy is to work closely with the Budget Response Team BRT as outlined by our central administration and grow our programs as our state deals with its current economic situation. As you may know, forecasts call for further declines in state tax revenues. This means that your input, expertise and dedication are more critical than ever.
To that end, I will continue to work with administrators, faculty, students and staff to identify efficiencies and opportunities for growth. The forums on Nov. 20 provide an opportunity for us to continue the dialogue. If you have specific topics or questions that you would like addressed at the forum or privately, please do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail. I look forward to hearing from you!
With warmest personal regards,
Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.
Chancellor