University of Minnesota cuts $90M in overhead costs — but critics say it's not enough - Mila Koumpilova Star Tribune

More than 600 positions on five campuses, a plant pathology library and the water coolers in the law school are among the overhead the University of Minnesota cut to keep a pledge its president made to lawmakers six years ago. As the U reaches a goal of trimming $90 million in administrative expenses this spring, officials say one of President Eric Kaler’s signature efforts made the university leaner and ushered in new budgeting discipline. http://www.startribune.com/university-of-minnesota-cuts-90m-in-overhead-costs-but-critics-charge-it-s-not-enough/509910702/