We need to focus on faculty and staff development and training and we need the tools to achieve our goals. UMKC is looking at its administrative structure to see what needs updating and to determine whether we are organized the way we should be. We are a different more sophisticated university than twenty years ago. We also need to analyze if certain functions need to be outsourced. The number one issue for UMKC is one of subsidy.
Students don t care what the fee structure is.
Our fees are high compared to other institutions. We need to acquire more scholarly and need-based scholarships to attract a variety of students. Housing is an important issue to students. Considerations for student housing include the security and safety issues. We know that students say they want programs that lead them to useful careers.