The greater loss of lifetime opportunities is immeasurable. Graduation rates can improve without diminishing the rigor of coursework. A new community college system in Indiana will increase competition for students and state funding. IU will have to be more competitive and operate more efficiently. Financial planning, management, and disclosure are crucial for IU to meet these challenges.
Additional funding is needed for faculty and new technology.
Smaller classes, early intervention, and more full-time professors are needed to improve graduation rates. IU ranks poorly in state funding and faculty compensation, and must improve to be a top-tier university. A trustee must be informed, have a broad perspective, and be willing to work as a board, not as an individual. My proven financial judgement and skills will be useful in helping IU become more competitive and efficient, without weakening curriculum. I will apply my experiences as business executive, college professor, school board president, and fund-raiser to preserve Indiana University's great legacy.