Missouri State University board hears plans for budget cutbacks - Amos Bridges, News-Leader

Preliminary plans for cutting about $5.5 million from Missouri State University's 2010-11 budget appeared to have the tentative support of MSU's board of governors. No board members voiced serious opposition to the cost-saving plans outlined by MSU President Mike Nietzel, and several members said they were glad the university was planning ahead for anticipated cuts in state funding in coming years.