He also said a special thank you for the effort put forth by Richard to have a signal light put up on Bay Area Blvd. Dr. Staples then discussed the legislative session. Higher Education and K-12 were at the top of the list. In the years 1985-1995, prisons and human services were at the tope of the priority list, with education being at the bottom. The legislature worked on the formula rates and added to the formula.
Every session is different for compensation.
Also, there was a pay plan adjustment. In a normal session, raises only come in year one of the biennium. Enrollment growth is very important for formula funding and also generates additional tuition and fees. He also stated that if the formula were ever fully funded by the state, the University would be in a strong position. Each month, a different area will be celebrated.