Chancellor: A year of challenge, partnering
12/26/2015
Stevens Point Journal
By Chancellor Bernie Patterson
 
As 2015 draws to a close, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point concludes one of its most challenging years. We weathered it by living our values while persevering and strengthening partnerships.
 
In late January, we learned of the governor’s proposal to cut $300 million in state support from the UW System. Weighing difficult decisions and managing the impact of those cuts consumed a great deal of time. We implemented cost-containment measures, provided a voluntary separation incentive program (VSIP) and eliminated or reduced several academic programs.

 

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