2008 Woodie Awards
MCC CUTS BACK
Issue date: 12/5/08 Section: Campus
by Megan Reinsch
The economy is taking hits and everyone is feeling the crunch. MCC is no exception, and Chancellor Jackie Snyder has released the news that MCC will be cutting back.
For one cost-saving move, Longview campus students may want to begin bringing light jackets or sweaters to class. The temperature outside has dropped and it is time for the heat to be turned on, but to save a little pocket change MCC will not be turning it up as high as usual. Classroom temperatures are usually maintained between 68 and 72 degrees. By lowering the thermostats by one degree to 67 to 71, MCC can potentially save thousands more to contribute to the deficit.
Currently the MCC fiscal year's deficit is $3.5 million with risks of becoming $5 million next year. As a result, budget cuts are necessary. MCC has decided to roll back spending by 3 percent across the board, providing an additional $3.1 million toward the current deficit. Each department will feel the 3 percent reduction in their individual budgets, but will have the freedom to choose where those cutbacks will be focused.
Snyder has reassured employees and students that MCC will continue to adhere to its mission, "Preparing students, serving communities and creating opportunities." While many ideas for decreasing costs and increasing revenues are being examined, reducing current employees is not one. Snyder points out that in order to maintain the solid education MCC provides to students, they must maintain their faculty and make sure the student body is the priority.
Longview President, Fred Grogan echoes Snyder's comments and affirms that Longview will do its part to cut the budget. Additionally, Grogan asks his staff to keep their minds open to any ideas they may have. Creative plans to get through this financial squeeze are welcomed, and Grogan has already begun discussions with the campus administrators.
The economy is taking hits and everyone is feeling the crunch. MCC is no exception, and Chancellor Jackie Snyder has released the news that MCC will be cutting back.
For one cost-saving move, Longview campus students may want to begin bringing light jackets or sweaters to class. The temperature outside has dropped and it is time for the heat to be turned on, but to save a little pocket change MCC will not be turning it up as high as usual. Classroom temperatures are usually maintained between 68 and 72 degrees. By lowering the thermostats by one degree to 67 to 71, MCC can potentially save thousands more to contribute to the deficit.
Currently the MCC fiscal year's deficit is $3.5 million with risks of becoming $5 million next year. As a result, budget cuts are necessary. MCC has decided to roll back spending by 3 percent across the board, providing an additional $3.1 million toward the current deficit. Each department will feel the 3 percent reduction in their individual budgets, but will have the freedom to choose where those cutbacks will be focused.
Snyder has reassured employees and students that MCC will continue to adhere to its mission, "Preparing students, serving communities and creating opportunities." While many ideas for decreasing costs and increasing revenues are being examined, reducing current employees is not one. Snyder points out that in order to maintain the solid education MCC provides to students, they must maintain their faculty and make sure the student body is the priority.
Longview President, Fred Grogan echoes Snyder's comments and affirms that Longview will do its part to cut the budget. Additionally, Grogan asks his staff to keep their minds open to any ideas they may have. Creative plans to get through this financial squeeze are welcomed, and Grogan has already begun discussions with the campus administrators.
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