Other than a potential hiring freeze, whats in store for next year?
“The faculty and adjuncts aren’t receiving raises. Paying for gas, milk and food is as hard for us as anyone else. We’re not going to get the laboratory equipment. The library is hurting. It all adds up. Unfortunately, the Legislature and the governor don’t seem to understand the importance of education. We need a stable funding formula and a reasonable level of tuition so we can provide the best for our students.” ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONALS Alison Cruess, A&P association president How do A&P employees feel about these budget troubles? “The perceptions are varied. They range from optimistic that our leaders will steer us through the challenges brought on the by the current issues to anxious that there may be employee layoffs. We know we have good leadership, and this university seems a little more prepared than other state universities, but morale is generally down.” What’s the likelihood of employee layoffs? “I’ve been asked that question by a number of people. If I were a betti
