The committee should look for reductions that will not do irreparable damage. In addition, there are many financial commitments that need to be met by the Athletic program. This office has begun some programs that are designed to enhance enrollment. The alumni office is one of our few windows to the outside world and needs to be protected. The library is so critical to the health of the university.
Library acquisitions has to be held completely harmless.
However, Library personnel are not necessarily to be excluded from discussions. It would be difficult to reduce the budget without impacting instructional programs. The recommendation of this committee was that centers and institutes move toward self-support, not that they be cut off completely. It was suggested that the committee ask sector managers to produce a list of their centers, the current state support received, and a timetable plan for moving away from state support. A sub-committee to review this information was established and includes Linda Frey, Richard Walton, Scott Cole, and Marcus Kosena.