In the shadow of Gov. Joe Manchin’s 3.4 percent mid-year reduction in state appropriations, Marshall University is preparing to move forward while still meeting the budgetary constraints.
Marshall University President Stephen J. Kopp sent a letter to the faculty and staff of the university on Jan. 22 that outlined how he would like to face the aftermath of the economic recession. Kopp said that he would like to bring in high demand programs like pharmacy and physical therapy because they have the potential to attract more students and retain them. A higher graduation rate and enrollment could help the university meet budget challenges.
Kopp is not only looking to expand the university and raise income; he is also using a new Sustainability Department to monitor everything from power usage to food waste. Kopp said that this new student-created department would not only save $600,000, but it will also benefit our environment.
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