We have been afflicted with some poorly chosen administrators at several levels. Our present presedent is ok. His actions have not been enough to solve problems caused by a short time former president.
Recent administrative decisions have resulted in the hiring of too many "stars", at too high of salaries, with special sweetheart deals. The Budgeting proceedures within the school have fallen apart, even before the recent recession.The new guys have starved solid programs to fatten up pet short term ventures.
Over the last decade there has been a lack of respect within administration for legacy programs, solid teaching and scholarship.. This has resulted in a lack of 2 way communication within the heirarchy. And between layers of organization. And a lack of respect for the institution by the state legislature.
We have suffered from a loss of teaching emphasis, many recent hires are damaging the school to build up personal resumes. this has resulted in a loss of morale within the long term employees and faculty.
Also and perhaps more damaging, over the last decade recent changes to the tenure process has damaged teaching and imposed high costs due to high faculty turnover.
