Budget reductions totaling $3.97 million must be identified within the next 45 days. President Michael Driscoll is relying on the leadership and expertise of vice presidents in determining budget reductions, and has provided them with a set of general strategic criteria to guide their choices.

At the end of June, the Pennsylvania legislature and the governor approved flat appropriations for PASSHE. On July 9, 2012, the PASSHE Board of Governors approved tuition and fee increases for fiscal year 2012–13. As a result, we are now in a position to finalize IUP’s general (E&G) budget for FY 2012–13.

In a press release issued January 5, 2012, Governor Corbett called for a budget freeze in reaction to lower than anticipated revenues for the current year.

A letter was sent Friday, April 15, from each State System university president to his/her local APSCUF chair, providing required notification of the possibility of retrenchment for the 2012-2013 academic year.

In light of proposed cuts in state funding, State System representatives will share their plan for advocacy Monday, March 21, at 6:00 p.m. in Eberly’s Alumni Auditorium. President Werner encourages attendance.