Lump sum budgeting allowed the University to decide how the money would be divided between its campuses and units. In 1991, the University was allowed for the first time to keep the tuition funds it collected. For the first time, the University was allowed to hire its own attorneys. It could hire, classify, evaluate and reward or terminate employees. The University now has statutory freedom to manage its affairs, subject to reasonable laws .
Statutory status can be transitory.
The Legislature can alter or revoke statutory actions during any session. Many noted mainland universities have such freedom. Among them are the University of California, Michigan State University and Georgia Institute of Technology. The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and University of Colorado at Boulder also among those that enjoy a measure of autonomy. Call Eugene Imai, senior vice president for administration, at 956-8903.