Eastern Kentucky University’s effort to deal with state funding reductions includes formation of a “Faculty Efficiency Task Force.” The issue was discussed during last week’s university Board of Regents meeting.
Following the April 27 meeting, Faculty Senate Chair Shirley O’Brien wasn’t sure what formation of the task force would involve, saying, “This has been the first that we’ve discussed it today and I’m waiting to further look for faculty representation and better understand where are efficiency needs are.”
One area expected to be reviewed is whether the university is too reliant on adjunct professors. “Everybody’s a part of it, but yes, we use a lot of adjuncts here. We do have to look at how that fits into the big picture,” noted O’Brien.
O’Brien says there are always areas to examine when it comes to cost savings. She says it’s like a family budget. She says it come down to being more creative but still maintaining quality in academics. ?
