On this Web site, visitors will find the latest news from the Governor's Budget Office and the Ohio Board of Regents, initiatives undertaken by other public higher education institutions and Ohio University's budget preparation and planning efforts. In the column at right, a list of resources and contact information for constituent representatives participating in the planning and preparation efforts is provided. If you have ideas or suggestions for ways to strengthen our operations, I encourage you to share your ideas and suggestions with the appropriate representative.

As we receive news from our state leaders and others, we will continue to update this site with timely, accurate information.

Cordially,
Roderick J. McDavis
President

Following is an excerpt from a memo distributed via e-mail to university faculty and staff on Nov. 13, 2009. Click here to read the full memo (PDF).

Dear Colleagues:

Since I arrived on campus one of the important things that I have heard is that straightforward information delivered in a timely fashion is paramount. To that end, I would like to address issues that have become subjects of conversation and speculation of late. That these subjects are of concern is understandable as they involve matters that are of great significance to all faculty and staff.

One of the concerns is that all academic units will be required to reduce their budgets by 10% and that this requirement will not apply to academic support units. This is not the case. Let me explain.

Read the full memo (PDF)