As most of you already know, UW-Superior is undergoing changes in order to comply with the budget cuts.  Although there have been budget lapses in the past, the latest one beginning on October 14th came quickly and drastically. The budget change is called a “lapse” by many UW faculties, while other UW personnel call it a “cut.”  The UW faculties are hopeful that it is only a temporary situation.

Chancellor Renée Wachter said in her recent newsletter that the campus must cope with a cut of $700,290  to $1.13 million this year.  Whatever the amount, changes will be made on campus.  Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance Jan Hanson said the goal in dealing with the lapse is to “preserve the institutional core,” continuing to focus on the students and facilitating their education.

UW students will be affected in various ways on campus.  Class sizes are expected to increase. Hours of operation of various facilities such as Jim Dan Hill Library and Markowich Wellness Center are expected to change. A change in summer hours of facilities is also expected.  Service reduction for custodians and energy-efficient use of resources will be put into effect.

All the changes in the UW system present major obstacles.