University of Montana provost, dean seek to soothe fears over arts cuts PATRICK REILLY, Missoulian

“We’re looking to reduce the instructional budget by $5 million by the end of fiscal [year] 2021,” Harbor said. This past Friday, the provost had what he called a “general meeting” with the deans of the University’s colleges about upcoming budget targets. Stephen Kalm, dean of Visual and Performing Arts, came away from the discussion alarmed. He emailed the directors of the college’s schools — Music, Art, Media Arts and Theatre & Dance — voicing grave concerns about the College’s future. Those concerns went viral Saturday in a public letter written by School of Music Director Maxine Ramey. https://missoulian.com/news/local/university-of-montana-provost-dean-seek-to-soothe-fears-over/article_e0eda0b5-3459-52ee-8623-55df2b334013.html