In my humble opinion, now is the time (2015 WV state legislative session beginning) for our state delegates to push for more funding for Marshall to help prepare this part of WV with future job opportunities since the coal industry is slowed. The auto industry is expanding their US based plants to keep up with demand, as one example. A ready trained workforce for the job market of the future is one of the keys for growth. IT employment seems unlimited if educated, especially with the cyber security issues of today. Marshall is poised to move forward with athletics with a the vision a new baseball stadium in Huntington. Economic growth will move this university and state forward by action by the legislature. It makes no sense to me not to change with the times. Education brings future opportunities! We need jobs! Make our vote count!
2015 WV Legislative Session
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We can pretty confident the state will never put more money into the MU budget than they are now. Actually MU officials anticipate less funding in the future. All the more reason for the BG and MU foundation to become super aggressive in recruiting new members/donors.
I agree HerdFan73 however trying to increase enrollment without funding will be no easy task. I'm interested in how you would accomplish increasing the enrollment. Give me a plan to read.
marshallmark
Silver Buffalo
You could just contract with a company to find you 1000 foreigners, many of whom have trouble speaking English, to raise MU's enrollment about 8%. But that's just a theory.
I have to say...I love the enthusiasm and "already should quit" attitude on this thread!!
Way to let yourself get pushed around by 3rd tier law school grads.
Way to let yourself get pushed around by 3rd tier law school grads.
I wouldnt lobby the WV legislature for anything. Do what Kopp did, go to Washington DC.
Those government agencies need trainable smart people for government needs. Forensics is a perfect example.
I would have Doc and Hambone present again and lobby to begin another home and home series. They love him...a lot more than Ollie loved him.
Those government agencies need trainable smart people for government needs. Forensics is a perfect example.
I would have Doc and Hambone present again and lobby to begin another home and home series. They love him...a lot more than Ollie loved him.
Our interim president, I honestly don't know anything about him.
Is he someone that would do well with the legislature or is he just going to go along with what they say?
I have no idea his past or how he operates or how he is received.
Is he someone that would do well with the legislature or is he just going to go along with what they say?
I have no idea his past or how he operates or how he is received.
The Legislature is not in a mood to spend money on anything. There is no money left to spend. The main goals of the new Republican majority are to eliminate the horrible Prevailing Wage act (which makes state agencies, including colleges, pay vastly more for construction projects than a private business), taking the tolls off the Turnpike, and making the tax structure more job creator friendly.
MU, particularly is hurt because Cabell, especially in the Senate, missed out on the revolution.
The figures for the 34 member Senate are out, and WVU, however, at its lowest level in memory. Among the Senators (numbers do not add up to 34 because many Senators have more than one degree and two have none) the figures are this:
Associates degrees:
WVU-Parkersburg 2, Southern WV CC 1, D&E 1
Bachelors degrees:
Marshall 7, WVU 6, Fairmont 3, West Liberty 2, Shepherd 2, one each from Princeton, Glenville, Missouri, Northwood, WV State, and Concord.
Masters degrees:
Three from WVU. One each from Marshall, Pensacola Christian, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Central Michigan
Doctorates:
WVU Law 4, UNC Law 1, WV Osteopath 1, MU Medical 1.
Those are not bad figures for MU. Best in memory. House has not yet updated their info from last time.
MU, particularly is hurt because Cabell, especially in the Senate, missed out on the revolution.
The figures for the 34 member Senate are out, and WVU, however, at its lowest level in memory. Among the Senators (numbers do not add up to 34 because many Senators have more than one degree and two have none) the figures are this:
Associates degrees:
WVU-Parkersburg 2, Southern WV CC 1, D&E 1
Bachelors degrees:
Marshall 7, WVU 6, Fairmont 3, West Liberty 2, Shepherd 2, one each from Princeton, Glenville, Missouri, Northwood, WV State, and Concord.
Masters degrees:
Three from WVU. One each from Marshall, Pensacola Christian, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Central Michigan
Doctorates:
WVU Law 4, UNC Law 1, WV Osteopath 1, MU Medical 1.
Those are not bad figures for MU. Best in memory. House has not yet updated their info from last time.
The Governor's budget started with a $200 million shortfall. The Legislature will probably dip into the Rainy Day fund to balance the budget.
All state agencies are facing budget cuts, including higher education to the tune of $10 million. While all state-supported colleges and universities will be budget cuts, approximately $7-7.5 million of that number will be absorbed by WVU.
This would be an extremely difficult year for any college or university to expect financial help from state government.
All state agencies are facing budget cuts, including higher education to the tune of $10 million. While all state-supported colleges and universities will be budget cuts, approximately $7-7.5 million of that number will be absorbed by WVU.
This would be an extremely difficult year for any college or university to expect financial help from state government.
Or the Alumni Association could do what they are supposed to do and engage grads to give back to their school. How nice would it be to not have to rely so heavily on state funds and be able to pull from monies contributed by alums and corporate donations. I can dream can't I?
marshallmark
Silver Buffalo
Nomination forms for the Alumni Board just went out this morning. I'll look forward to seeing yours!
