Chicago State will not be able to survive 3 more years of this current Rauner vs Madigan feud. Other state universities could be in the same boat if no solution is found soon.sealhall74 wrote:Turning in keys??? Isn't that putting the cart before the horse?
Updates to faculty layoff plan and other stuff
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Neckfansince71
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Not many state schools could or can handle 3 more years without state funding. Last week I discovered that my state rep's office was just a block down from my house so I stopped in for a visit. We had an interesting discussion to say the least. Got the feeling that they were not really willing to listen for long to a retired teacher who graduated from a state school in 1975. As far as they were concerned, state pension support was twice as high in Illinois than other states and that alone has dragged the budget into the mud puddle. Of course they were quick to mention the private sector data for retirement which has been noted in the past. Was not the time to mention corporate bonus and salaries, or stock options, because we all know that this is not the case for many hard working Americans. They also were very very very anti Chicago State, pointing out the very low graduation rate of students enrolled there. The rep basically said that Chicago State was making empty promises to citizens (students and families) in the surrounding neighborhoods and should be closed as soon as possible. They also noted that the administrative waste was unbelievable. They agreed that this was not the case for all state schools when I mentioned the Northeastern, EIU, WIU, SIUC and the like. The rep also said that they really wondered how anyone could get lower than an 18 on the ACT and expect to go to college. They noted the lack of preparedness professors at COD have complained about over and over when discussing in coming high school graduates. They was definitely not in favor of raising taxes because the people she represents would not see any of it in return. I got the feeling that they had never ever visited a school in a low socio-economic district to see what students and their teachers face on a daily basis. I had the chance to work with future CPS administrative candidates for 3 years and will never forget my visits to those schools in the inner city. Of course we ended with the pro-Rauner anti Madagin rhetoric that we have also heard in the past. At the end I told my rep that I was confused with the course of our state government. Not that I don't think things need to change financially and I am willing to accept those changes for the common good, but with the fact that "a government of the people, by the people, and for the people" is what it should be all about, people cooperating for the common good of all and I don't see that happening! I did not come away with a whole lotta sense of what's in the future for higher education or the people of the state of Illinois. 
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ibleedpurpleandgold
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I think a budget will pass once the new Fiscal yr begins.Neckfansince71 wrote:Not many state schools could or can handle 3 more years without state funding. Last week I discovered that my state rep's office was just a block down from my house so I stopped in for a visit. We had an interesting discussion to say the least. Got the feeling that they were not really willing to listen for long to a retired teacher who graduated from a state school in 1975. As far as they were concerned, state pension support was twice as high in Illinois than other states and that alone has dragged the budget into the mud puddle. Of course they were quick to mention the private sector data for retirement which has been noted in the past. Was not the time to mention corporate bonus and salaries, or stock options, because we all know that this is not the case for many hard working Americans. They also were very very very anti Chicago State, pointing out the very low graduation rate of students enrolled there. The rep basically said that Chicago State was making empty promises to citizens (students and families) in the surrounding neighborhoods and should be closed as soon as possible. They also noted that the administrative waste was unbelievable. They agreed that this was not the case for all state schools when I mentioned the Northeastern, EIU, WIU, SIUC and the like. The rep also said that they really wondered how anyone could get lower than an 18 on the ACT and expect to go to college. They noted the lack of preparedness professors at COD have complained about over and over when discussing in coming high school graduates. They was definitely not in favor of raising taxes because the people she represents would not see any of it in return. I got the feeling that they had never ever visited a school in a low socio-economic district to see what students and their teachers face on a daily basis. I had the chance to work with future CPS administrative candidates for 3 years and will never forget my visits to those schools in the inner city. Of course we ended with the pro-Rauner anti Madagin rhetoric that we have also heard in the past. At the end I told my rep that I was confused with the course of our state government. Not that I don't think things need to change financially and I am willing to accept those changes for the common good, but with the fact that "a government of the people, by the people, and for the people" is what it should be all about, people cooperating for the common good of all and I don't see that happening! I did not come away with a whole lotta sense of what's in the future for higher education or the people of the state of Illinois.
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sealhall74
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If not, I am changing my will. Just like The Donald, my word is my word and I don't ever change it unless I need to or I put my foot in my mouth. LOLibleedpurpleandgold wrote:I think a budget will pass once the new Fiscal yr begins.Neckfansince71 wrote:Not many state schools could or can handle 3 more years without state funding. Last week I discovered that my state rep's office was just a block down from my house so I stopped in for a visit. We had an interesting discussion to say the least. Got the feeling that they were not really willing to listen for long to a retired teacher who graduated from a state school in 1975. As far as they were concerned, state pension support was twice as high in Illinois than other states and that alone has dragged the budget into the mud puddle. Of course they were quick to mention the private sector data for retirement which has been noted in the past. Was not the time to mention corporate bonus and salaries, or stock options, because we all know that this is not the case for many hard working Americans. They also were very very very anti Chicago State, pointing out the very low graduation rate of students enrolled there. The rep basically said that Chicago State was making empty promises to citizens (students and families) in the surrounding neighborhoods and should be closed as soon as possible. They also noted that the administrative waste was unbelievable. They agreed that this was not the case for all state schools when I mentioned the Northeastern, EIU, WIU, SIUC and the like. The rep also said that they really wondered how anyone could get lower than an 18 on the ACT and expect to go to college. They noted the lack of preparedness professors at COD have complained about over and over when discussing in coming high school graduates. They was definitely not in favor of raising taxes because the people she represents would not see any of it in return. I got the feeling that they had never ever visited a school in a low socio-economic district to see what students and their teachers face on a daily basis. I had the chance to work with future CPS administrative candidates for 3 years and will never forget my visits to those schools in the inner city. Of course we ended with the pro-Rauner anti Madagin rhetoric that we have also heard in the past. At the end I told my rep that I was confused with the course of our state government. Not that I don't think things need to change financially and I am willing to accept those changes for the common good, but with the fact that "a government of the people, by the people, and for the people" is what it should be all about, people cooperating for the common good of all and I don't see that happening! I did not come away with a whole lotta sense of what's in the future for higher education or the people of the state of Illinois.
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Chicago State backs off request that employees turn in keys
From the Associated Press:
Chicago State University backtracked Wednesday from a plan to collect keys from faculty and staff members, instead announcing that it would take an inventory of keys that might have to be collected should layoffs be necessary amid the state's financial crisis.
Administrator Aleshia Renee Terry had asked deans on Monday to begin collecting keys "as soon as possible," the Chicago Tribune reported. The school said the move was necessary to protect state property.
"Every key must be collected including master keys and special lock keys," she wrote. "We are attempting to complete the key collecting process by April 4."
However, university spokesman Tom Wogan said the key request was "clarified" in a meeting that university President Thomas Calhoun held Wednesday with administrators to discuss the key request.
"There was some confusion over what the directives were," said Wogan, who previously acknowledged the university may need to "execute a significant number of layoffs at the end of April."
The university on Chicago's South Side has been at risk of running out of money as Illinois' public colleges and universities have waited since July for state funding held up by the budget standoff in Springfield.
The campus in February sent notices of potential layoffs to all 900 employees and declared a financial emergency. Calhoun eliminated spring break and announced the semester will end April 28 instead of May 13 for its roughly 4,500 students.
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said there's no excuse for what's happening at Chicago State. He noted a bipartisan bill in the Illinois Legislature that would help higher education institutions by freeing up more than $160 million of excess special purpose funds. Rauner said it should be called for a vote and passed.
"I am very upset that Chicago State University may have to close their doors," he said Wednesday, adding it's "an outrage."
Wogan said the school has enough cash to make payroll through April 30. The school receives about a third of its budget, or about $36 million, from the state.
History professor Bob Bionaz said he and other faculty members were "going to continue doing what we have to do so our students can finish the semester."
"It's unconscionable that the state is not supporting public higher education, not just Chicago State but the whole system," Bionaz said.
From the Associated Press:
Chicago State University backtracked Wednesday from a plan to collect keys from faculty and staff members, instead announcing that it would take an inventory of keys that might have to be collected should layoffs be necessary amid the state's financial crisis.
Administrator Aleshia Renee Terry had asked deans on Monday to begin collecting keys "as soon as possible," the Chicago Tribune reported. The school said the move was necessary to protect state property.
"Every key must be collected including master keys and special lock keys," she wrote. "We are attempting to complete the key collecting process by April 4."
However, university spokesman Tom Wogan said the key request was "clarified" in a meeting that university President Thomas Calhoun held Wednesday with administrators to discuss the key request.
"There was some confusion over what the directives were," said Wogan, who previously acknowledged the university may need to "execute a significant number of layoffs at the end of April."
The university on Chicago's South Side has been at risk of running out of money as Illinois' public colleges and universities have waited since July for state funding held up by the budget standoff in Springfield.
The campus in February sent notices of potential layoffs to all 900 employees and declared a financial emergency. Calhoun eliminated spring break and announced the semester will end April 28 instead of May 13 for its roughly 4,500 students.
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said there's no excuse for what's happening at Chicago State. He noted a bipartisan bill in the Illinois Legislature that would help higher education institutions by freeing up more than $160 million of excess special purpose funds. Rauner said it should be called for a vote and passed.
"I am very upset that Chicago State University may have to close their doors," he said Wednesday, adding it's "an outrage."
Wogan said the school has enough cash to make payroll through April 30. The school receives about a third of its budget, or about $36 million, from the state.
History professor Bob Bionaz said he and other faculty members were "going to continue doing what we have to do so our students can finish the semester."
"It's unconscionable that the state is not supporting public higher education, not just Chicago State but the whole system," Bionaz said.
WLS TV in Chicago is reporting that Chicago State University is telling students and staff to prepare for drastic cuts as funding from the state dries up.
The university has no plans to close, but is planning to begin laying off 50 percent of its workforce due to the budget impasse in Springfield.
The university has no plans to close, but is planning to begin laying off 50 percent of its workforce due to the budget impasse in Springfield.
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Cuts at Quincy University:
Quincy University officials announced Thursday morning a major academic and administrative restructuring amid financial issues.
The college cited the Illinois budget impasse and the wait for $1.2 million in MAP grants for students. The QU board approved a savings plan that will reduce the operating budget by $1.75 million.
This is a decrease in the budget of about 7 percent.
The cuts include the elimination of seven full-time positions, but full-time faculty will not be affected.
“While the elimination of positions is always difficult, it is regrettably necessary to ensure the University is on firm footing to serve our students well into the future,” QU President Dr. Robert Gervasi stated in a press release.
The plan also calls for a $1 million reduction in operational expenses, not including academic support and instruction. A total of $71,000 will be cut in academic-related expenses.
QU appointed a task force in December to find ways to cut expenses and increase revenue, and reported its findings to the board. Vice chairman Delmer Mitchell was grateful for the task force's work.
“I am confident that the changes the University is undertaking will make the University stronger, and better able to respond to the rapidly changing higher education environment,” Mitchell stated in the release.
Quincy University officials announced Thursday morning a major academic and administrative restructuring amid financial issues.
The college cited the Illinois budget impasse and the wait for $1.2 million in MAP grants for students. The QU board approved a savings plan that will reduce the operating budget by $1.75 million.
This is a decrease in the budget of about 7 percent.
The cuts include the elimination of seven full-time positions, but full-time faculty will not be affected.
“While the elimination of positions is always difficult, it is regrettably necessary to ensure the University is on firm footing to serve our students well into the future,” QU President Dr. Robert Gervasi stated in a press release.
The plan also calls for a $1 million reduction in operational expenses, not including academic support and instruction. A total of $71,000 will be cut in academic-related expenses.
QU appointed a task force in December to find ways to cut expenses and increase revenue, and reported its findings to the board. Vice chairman Delmer Mitchell was grateful for the task force's work.
“I am confident that the changes the University is undertaking will make the University stronger, and better able to respond to the rapidly changing higher education environment,” Mitchell stated in the release.
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sealhall74
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Given the precarious state of the current Illinois budget, why are public tax dollars being used to support kids going to a private college? Under better times, maybe (just maybe) it is OK.leatherface wrote:Cuts at Quincy University:
Quincy University officials announced Thursday morning a major academic and administrative restructuring amid financial issues.
The college cited the Illinois budget impasse and the wait for $1.2 million in MAP grants for students. The QU board approved a savings plan that will reduce the operating budget by $1.75 million.
This is a decrease in the budget of about 7 percent.
The cuts include the elimination of seven full-time positions, but full-time faculty will not be affected.
“While the elimination of positions is always difficult, it is regrettably necessary to ensure the University is on firm footing to serve our students well into the future,” QU President Dr. Robert Gervasi stated in a press release.
The plan also calls for a $1 million reduction in operational expenses, not including academic support and instruction. A total of $71,000 will be cut in academic-related expenses.
QU appointed a task force in December to find ways to cut expenses and increase revenue, and reported its findings to the board. Vice chairman Delmer Mitchell was grateful for the task force's work.
“I am confident that the changes the University is undertaking will make the University stronger, and better able to respond to the rapidly changing higher education environment,” Mitchell stated in the release.
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SIU doctors' pay cut to help med school survive state budget impasse
Doctors at Springfield’s Southern Illinois University School of Medicine will see a 5 percent cut in their pay for treating patients so more of that money can be used to keep SIU operating amid the state budget impasse.
The cut is directly tied to the lack of payments received by the medical school for the care of state workers, retirees, and dependents insured through the state’s group health insurance plan.
The cuts, which may remain in place until a fiscal 2016 budget is worked out by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democratic-controlled General Assembly, also are related to the medical school’s lack of state funding since the fiscal year began July 1.
Doctors at Springfield’s Southern Illinois University School of Medicine will see a 5 percent cut in their pay for treating patients so more of that money can be used to keep SIU operating amid the state budget impasse.
The cut is directly tied to the lack of payments received by the medical school for the care of state workers, retirees, and dependents insured through the state’s group health insurance plan.
The cuts, which may remain in place until a fiscal 2016 budget is worked out by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democratic-controlled General Assembly, also are related to the medical school’s lack of state funding since the fiscal year began July 1.