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Given the budget crisis now and in the future, is this position needed?

Gulf Coast Campus Executive Officer

By Dr. Martha Saunders on December 18, 2009 2:08 PM | Permalink

As we approach the formidable task of finding a new Campus Executive Officer for Southern Miss Gulf Coast, it may interest you to know a few facts about that campus:

  • Current enrollment 3000+. That's as large or larger than three of our sister state universities.
  • Current enrollment is the highest ever for that campus and reflects double-digit growth over the past three years.
  • Potential growth in the area is high.

Future development of the university's Gulf Coast operations is a top priority of the university, the IHL Board of Trustees and the state. I have discussed this opportunity with numerous stakeholders and have agreed to restore the position to Executive Cabinet status.

We will begin to search in earnest at the start of the New Year. Joe Paul, VP for Student Affairs, will lead a national search for an individual with a clear vision for Southern Miss Gulf Coast, a deep understanding of higher education, an ability to connect with community and demonstrated fundraising experience (among other attributes). The search committee is currently being formed.

Can't this money be "saved" by eliminating this position?



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No matter what you call the position, somebody on site has to be responsible for day to day operations. Given the grim budget situation it might make sense to appoint an interim executive, but somebody has to have the big picture. The campus has a large physical plant and lots of students.

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Your point is valid, but why not give that responsibility to an existing administrator on the Coast (with a pay raise), and save the rest of the money.  It seems like most people talk about saving money but very few ever act on doing so.  The $500 coffee and cookies cuts only go so far.  Eliminating this postion could be a $125,000 or more savings.



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