A team of University of Florida public relations students took first prize in the Public Relations Student Society of America’s 2011 Bateman Case Study Competition.
Conducted annually, the Bateman Competition judges teams of college students on their ability to develop and present a comprehensive public relations campaign.
Recent public relations graduates Elizabeth Dow, of Ellicott, Md.; Alex Glover, of Ormond Beach, Fla.; Ruth Michel, of Keystone Heights, Fla.; Seeta Rebbapragada, of Hollywood, Fla.; and Maura Reese, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. presented their campaign in person to Ally Financial representatives in New York City May 13. UF joined Elon University and Loyola University New Orleans in the finals.
“The deep cuts proposed today by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Education present an enormous challenge for the University, and more importantly, for our students. Permanent net cuts totaling nearly $483 million (17.4%) could not be absorbed without inflicting irreparable damage to our academic quality and reputation. To put this in context, a cut of this magnitude is equivalent to the entire state appropriations for UNC Asheville, UNC Greensboro, UNC Wilmington, Western Carolina University, and Winston-Salem State University combined. Because state dollars are the primary source of funding for basic academic programs, cuts at this level would require eliminating approximately 3,200 faculty and staff positions across the University and eliminating 240,000 class seats. As a result, students would find themselves in far larger classes and would find that courses they need for graduation are no longer offered or are only offered sporadically.
While we are grateful that the Subcommittee draft would fully fund enrollment growth in the first year and provide operating support for new buildings, state funding for need-based financial aid would shrink. That is a tremendous concern, given that 60% of our in-state undergraduates depend on need-based financial aid, and rapid tuition increases have put additional strain on students and their families. Other proposed cuts that would adversely impact the University include the loss of all state support for UNC Hospitals, the phased elimination of state support for UNC-TV, and the loss of funds critical for recruiting top graduate students to North Carolina. We are mindful that it is still early in the budget process and will continue to work with legislative leaders to preserve the quality of a UNC education.”
The Udall Foundation is pleased to announce that 80 students from 61 colleges and universities have been selected as 2011 Udall Scholars. Among them is Garik Sadovy ‘12 from Wake Forest, North Carolina. Sadovy is working towards a major in materials science and engineering and a minor in environmental science. He is a Park Scholar and a member of the University Honors Program. Sadovy serves as president of Tau Beta Pi, a national professional engineering society.
Garik Sadovy ‘12 at the summit of Mt. Shasta during a summer research project in California.
“This impressive Scholars class represents the best and brightest; they are the future environmental and tribal leaders in this country. The Udall Foundation is thrilled to help them advance their education,” said Terrence L. Bracy, chair of the Board of Trustees of the Udall Foundation.
Web registration is now open for the NC State University College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences’ annual Scope Academy celebration. We hope that all science fans will join us Saturday, April 9, as we celebrate the latest breakthroughs in our disciplines.
Highlights of Scope Academy 2011 include:
-Special brunch for alumni, friends and faculty of the Department of Chemistry in honor of the International Year of Chemistry: http://www.chemistry2011.org/
-Entertaining and informative “Scope Seminars” led by PAMS’ own world-class faculty (this year’s seminars include two “kid-friendly” offerings: Countertop Chemistry and Patterns in Nature)
-Scope/Harrelson Lecture by Dr. Barbara Imperiali, professor of chemistry and biology at MIT and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Royal Society of Chemistry and National Academy of Sciences
A draft of the NC State strategic plan has been posted online for about a month and comments on the plan are requested by Friday, March 25. The plan will guide university decision-making for the next 10 years so now’s your chance to have a say, so to speak.
The strategic plan establishes our goals and strategies and will provide a roadmap by which we will measure our progress along the journey. It also includes proposed new mission and vision statements.
As noted above, the draft will be online for a final review through March 25, when the strategic plan committee will incorporate feedback into a final version for Board of Trustees review and approval in April.
On Friday, April 8, at 7 p.m., Cary Nelson, American Association of University Professors President, will give a keynote public speech at Duke University, “How to Save the University.”
If you’re not doing anything that night I’d bet it will be an interesting exchange so plan on attending. It should also be a good opportunity to compare our actions here at NC State to those recommended by the AAUP.
The nationwide recession has exacerbated what was already a long-term trend in public higher education—declining state support has meant shifting the revenue stream from state appropriations to more burdensome student tuition rates.
Seduced by the lure of rapid profits, some institutions have made matters worse by opting for high-risk investments.
When our cat Rufus was sick last year (yes we have cats to entertain the circus dogs:-) I didn’t hesitate to contact the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine for help. A quick visit to the vet, a prescription for his nose and Rufus was better. He has been a sneezer most of his life. Why didn’t we do this sooner? With one of the best Vet schools in the country at our backdoor it was a natural. Now even more people recognize the quality of the college as highlighted in this report from David Green at the college regarding the most recent rankings.
North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is ranked third among the nation’s 28 colleges of veterinary medicine in the new (2012) survey by U.S. News and World Report.
In the magazine’s rankings for “Education: Graduate Schools–Veterinary Medicine,” Cornell University is first with a 4.5 score, the University of California-Davis is second with a 4.2 score, and NC State and Colorado State tie for third with a score of 4.1. NC State had been tied for 5th in previous rankings with Ohio State University, the University of Wisconsin, and Texas A&M.
For U.S. News and World Report’s complete ranking, click here.
By James Monteleone Journal Staff Writer University of New Mexico regents say an initial budget proposal for 2012 doesn’t do enough to cut vice presidents and executive pay for administrators.
The regent finance committee on Monday saw a first draft of next year’s budget recommendations, which outline a $12 million shortfall beyond cuts already proposed through months of cost-containment meetings.
If no additional cuts are found, the budget would mean a 16 percent tuition increase for students next year, according to the data.
But regents are telling administrators to go back to the drawing board because the recommendations do not cut any of the university’s 28 executive vice presidents, vice presidents and associate vice presidents.
“I think we put the vice presidents on the table,” Regent Don Chalmers said. “I think, to show good leadership, we need to put executive salaries on the table.”
score, the University of California-Davis is second with a 4.2 score, and NC State and Colorado State tie for third with a score of 4.1. NC State had been tied for 5th in previous rankings with Ohio State University, the University of Wisconsin, and Texas A&M.
Joe Hice, APR, CPRC, MA, MBA Tampa, FL.
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