As we begin a new school year, I would like to give you an update on where we are with addressing Voiland College’s budget gap.

As many of you know, WSU President Schulz has made improving WSU’s fiscal health a major priority of his administration, and it is one of mine, too. Budget discussions can be very complex, but our focus is primarily on the spending of funding provided by the state; tuition and fees provided by students; revenue generated from our business operations, like service centers; and the overhead funding allocated to us from the research we conduct. Our progress in donor gifts and research funding – in the form of grants and contracts we receive from industries and government agencies – are separate categories that I will update you on later this year. » More ...

WSU is committed to being an institution that demonstrates trust and respect for all persons and cultivates individual and institutional integrity in all that we do. All Washington State University employees are required to complete discrimination and sexual harassment prevention training. New employees must complete this training within six months of the date of hire, and the course must be completed every five years. » More ...

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointments of Associate Professor Krishnamoorthy Sivakumar as Voiland College’s Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and Associate Research Professor Shelley Pressley as Voiland College’s Associate Dean of Student Services. » More ...

Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Smith as director of the School of Design and Construction. Ryan’s appointment will begin July 1, 2018. » More ...

I want to thank everyone who participated in the VCEA Town Hall meeting last week. I know this time of year is especially hectic, so I appreciate that you took the time to hear the latest updates from around Voiland College. » More ...

Student success is a major point of pride here at Voiland College. We are all working hard to ensure that every student that enters our classrooms can achieve their utmost through our excellent instruction, guidance, and academic programming. » More ...

I am pleased to share that Professor Susmita Bose of the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering has been honored with the Distinguished Faculty Address award, which recognizes WSU faculty members for remarkable accomplishments in research, scholarship and teaching. » More ...

In conversations with VCEA faculty and staff, many of you have brought forward ideas on how Voiland College can improve efficiencies and mitigate our budget situation.

One common theme I have consistently heard is the need for higher level departmental authority as it relates to purchasing, travel, and reimbursement. Having these activities administered at the departmental level allows for more localized budgetary oversight and will expedite this sometimes time-consuming process.

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