University president paints dark budget picture for faculty, staff - Alaina Busch, Southeast Missourian

Southeast Missouri State University President Dr. Ken Dobbins painted a bleak picture for the financial future of the state and university Tuesday afternoon. "We're here because this is a major, major undertaking," he said during a presentation to faculty and staff in Academic Hall Auditorium. As the university outlines $7.76 million in budget cuts during the next two years, the administration is turning to faculty and staff for feedback. The university held two forums Tuesday and there will be another meeting Wednesday. The auditorium was peppered with employees, who were informed of the meetings' agendas in a "Dear Colleagues" letter sent Monday.