Leath sent out an email to the university today. See attached.
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January 26, 2017
Dear Iowa State Community:
Leaders of the Iowa House and Senate reached a deal that will cut $8 million from Iowa State University’s budget for the current fiscal year (FY17). The bill passed the Senate today and we expect the bill will pass the House and be signed by the Governor next week.
State funding is critical for us to maintain the exceptional experience our students deserve. With that in mind, we will take a very thoughtful and diligent approach to how we manage these cuts so as to minimize the impact on our students now and in the long-term. More specifically, we will focus on:
· Postponing nonessential deferred maintenance and repairs
· Delaying some searches or eliminating vacant positions
· Reducing expenditures for professional development, equipment, travel, printing and communications
· Reducing some campus-wide services temporarily
Any reduction to our state appropriation is detrimental. We will continue to call on the Governor and the General Assembly to make higher education a priority. Iowa State has demonstrated time and again that an investment in public higher education is truly an investment in a prosperous future for all Iowans.
Sincerely,
Steven Leath
President