State funding rose in 33 states and declined in 17 states, with Illinois’ debacle leading the way in terms of declines.
Monthly Archives: April 2017
New Mexico higher ed funding battle
My son, Matt attended UNM and had a really good experience overall. That said, NM (like Oklahoma) struggles with government revenue. What’s more, NM education politics are quite intense and here is the latest in the saga. From what I can tell, the Governor through the Regents is very involved in things–e.g. the line between politics and administration is drawn a bit differently than in most states and there is not a state system chancellor. That would mean that UNM needs a president (they’re searching) who can work well with the policy makers (including the Governor) and also work well with the faculty, staff and ABQ community. If you lean either way too far (toward politics or toward campus constituencies), you risk not getting a second term. When was the last time UNM had a president go to a second term? The year was 1994.
OU Community Engagement with Dr. Matthew Hartley
OU is seeking Carnegie classification as an Engaged Institution. Of course, we do a ton in and with the community already, but the Carnegie requirements are quite rigorous. As part of our ramp-up to seek this designation, OU hosted notable expert on university engagement with the community, Dr. Matthew Hartley of the University of Pennsylvania. Here he is in a brief video exchange with Provost Kyle Harper about community engagement and the Carnegie designation.
Award-winning teacher pleads for funding
Norman High School is lucky to have the Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, Shawn Sheehan, who is a gifted educator and finished in the final four for the National Teacher of the Year. In this troubling development, Mr. Sheehan shares the news and the reason why he and his wife (also a teacher) are considering moving south of the Red River.
Higher ed funding challenge
This column from a business leader in Oklahoma states forcefully that Oklahoma policymakers further risk the state economy by failing to fund higher education.
