October 31, 2025
Dear colleagues,
Last week, the Academic Planning Committee provided its input and recommendations regarding our proposed $27.5 million budget reduction. Review the APC's recommendations for more details.
I am grateful to the APC for their thoughtful work, and to the many faculty, staff, students and stakeholders who contributed feedback throughout this process. Your engagement and input are essential as we navigate these decisions.
I am now carefully reviewing the APC’s recommendations and continuing consultations with our shared governance partners before finalizing the budget reduction plan. I expect to complete this work in the coming weeks and will share the final plan with the campus community once it is ready.
Thank you for your continued commitment to our university and to one another as we move forward together.
Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett