We work in a setting of diminishing resources. We are experiencing many budget cuts while many investments are being made in UConn. Although students get value for their money, we are in danger of being eclipsed by other institutions. We are concerned about the attitude that one can get the highest quality at the lowest cost. It is difficult to reach the many audiences we need to reach, and faculty are not oriented toward marketing and promotion.
Small departments lack support and resources to engage in fund-raising activities.
If faculty diminish, the faculty's national reputation will diminish. Faculty need to listen - and to be heard. We need from the administration some statement of belief in us. We need to improve the quality of life of the people who are serving the students. We need to present an academic life attractive to the next generation of faculty.