On Tuesday, Dec. 9, UMass students gathered to discuss the university budget cut at a town hall-style meeting hosted by SGA President Malcolm Chu and Student Trustee Lindsay McKluskey.
Watch the highlights here:
Read the write-up on The Daily Collegian:
“The crisis entails an anticipated $38 million deficit facing the University next year. The deficit comprises of a $20 million cut of state funding, an anticipated $2 million for the operations of the new recreational center, $3 million spent on fringe benefits for University employees and $6.5 million from a decline in investment income.” More…
The meeting will be broadcast in its entirety on UVC-TV channel 19 today at 4:00 and 11:00 p.m. To join the ongoing conversation on the budget crisis, visit the SGA’s blog on the subject.
