Eastern lecturers are paid less than the lecturers at other Michigan universities are. It's an economic concern to the administration. There are other priorities for expenditures. The lecturers contribute a lot to the life of students. The lecturers are a massive source of untapped expertise.
Most lecturers teach classes at the freshman level.
These courses go neglected by faculty with research and upper-level classes. Lecturers know the courses and know how to improve courses for freshman and sophomore levels. We can bring a lot to the table with current developments. We can improve courses and help students. Frentrup said the University will have to rethink the budget.