Budget Issues 2009-10 through 2011-12
Summary of Budget Suggestions
In the past year, the Budget Suggestion box has received approximately 150 suggestions and comments. Thank you for your feedback and enthusiasm. Many suggestions are repeats of others, some are very specific to people and programs/activities, and many have a similar theme or are in the same category of suggestion.
In an attempt to answer all and any, some suggestions have been placed into categories, such as: Capital Budget and Buildings, Program Cuts, Cost Cutting Ideas, Collective Bargaining and Personnel Issues, and other specific questions. Several questions have attempted to deal with the Governor’s Budget such as taxes, additional cuts, etc. I have omitted them from being answered for the obvious reason – Millersville University has no control over these items.
All answers are based on fact, law, current policy or practice and not on anyone’s political beliefs. Suggestions about particular individuals, programs and/or activities are avoided when and where appropriate.
Again, thank you for your support and keep the suggestions coming.
Message from the Provost Regarding Class Schedules and Enrollments in Classes for 2011-12 Academic Year
Millersville University is making every effort to ensure that students are able to make normal progress towards fulfilling their academic goals. As the University continues to address the evolving budget situation, Academic Affairs is carefully monitoring class schedules and enrollments in classes for the 2011-2012 academic year. The provost, deans and department chairs are working closely with faculty and staff to ensure that students are able to enroll in classes they need to make necessary progress towards degree completion. (More from the Provost PDF)
Current Campus Feedback
Question: Why do we keep constructing new buildings and instead, not build anything new unless absolutely necessary?
Millersville University promises an education "second-to-none" for all students. (PDF)
Question: Please explain the difference between Capital and Operating budgets one more time?There does seem to be a disconnect between the current (operating) budget problem and all of the new construction (capital budget) (PDF)
Question: The University should cut this PROGRAM.
The Budget Suggestion box has received multiple suggestions and you can fill in the PROGRAM with any campus program. (PDF)
Question: Why don't you cut these ITEMS?
The Budget Suggestion box has received multiple suggestions and you can fill in the ITEM with any campus activity (PDF)
Question: Why are you wasting money on putting up huge flat screen TV's in the Anchor and the Galley?
First, these screens when purchased in quantity are not that expensive compared to more static models. (PDF)
MORE CAMPUS FEEDBACK INFORMATIONPrior Campus Feedback
Budget Suggestions
Do you have suggestions on ways to improve our budget situation?
Send your ideas either directly to the Budget.Office@millersville.edu e-mail address or fill out the form below for anonymous submissions.
Submitted Budget Suggestions
In the spirit of transparency we are sharing the information we have received from the community.We appreciate your participation.
Budget News & Updates
February 8, 2012
President's Memo - Budget Update
July 19, 2011
President's Memo - Budget Update
May 2, 2011
March 24, 2011
President's Response to Campus Rally
March 18, 2011
2011-12 Commonwealth Budget Issues Talking Points
March 9, 2011
President's Response to Governor Corbett Budget Proposal
June 22, 2010
President's Update on Budget Direction/Workforce Reduction
May 13, 2010
President's Update on Budget Direction
March 31, 2010
Pennsylvania Academy of Music Building
February 22, 2010
December 17, 2009
November 24, 2009
Five-Year History of Class Size
