When it comes to the $18.7 million budget shortfall, faculty are seeking answers. Included in their statement regarding the deficit, the organization wrote, “A full accounting and examination of the causes of this current budget challenge, as well as the decisions that led to those causes, must be reported to the faculty and the rest of the campus community.” Board of Regents Chair Rich Boehne said at this point most of the reasons for the $18.7 million surprise are well-known and understood. The board is focused on why surprises happen and potential systems and processes to try to reduce the opportunity for such occurrences, he said.
