A new approach to budget planning during unprecedented times
Good morning,
For 175 years, the University of Minnesota has fueled progress, delivering academic excellence, groundbreaking research and an enduring impact for Minnesota, our nation and the world. We are proud of the strength and excellence of our mission, and we are deeply committed to preserving and amplifying that mission, not diminishing it.
Like colleges and universities all across the country, we face shifting enrollment trends, unpredictable state and federal funding, and rising costs. These issues are part of long-term sector trends that will continue for the foreseeable future. This is not a temporary change — this is an institutional inflection point that asks us to think about our work in new and bolder ways. The solutions must include our core value of providing an affordable, accessible education and our ongoing commitment to invest in the people who deliver that mission. By approaching these challenges with our values forthrightly and together, we have an opportunity to shape a vibrant, resilient future.
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