The State of Maine is definitely supportive now. CFO Duringer also referred to the Bear Necessities store. Doug Marchio, manager of Computer Connection, will put the store front in the new union building. John Alexander there will an increase amount available for faculty research funds. Most of it should go to people in areas without access to large funding amounts.
Academics seem to be losing.
Duringer showed chart based on athletic revenue passed last year. Title IX is reality. Some areas are very bad. Money will be available for maintenance endowment. Duringer noted he seeks more of an entrepreneurial spirit for Umaine.