Southern Oregon University Plan Would Cut or Consolidate 13 Academic Units

SOU emergency funding advances as education officials criticize Deloitte’s proposal

Southern Oregon University is on track to receive $15 million in emergency state funding after the HECC voted Thursday to begin the process of releasing the money.The funding would provide a lifeline for the struggling university, which is operating with a $12.5 million deficit. Without it, the institution would not have enough cash to survive through the end of the next fiscal year.The HECC must first submit a request to the legislative joint e…

Southern Oregon University plan would cut or consolidate 13 academic units

A proposal to address a financial crisis has garnered pushback from faculty and others who worry about the university’s mission.

Public pushes back on proposed Southern Oregon University cuts during listening session

Students, employees and community members protested a proposal to slash programs at SOU during a Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday night.

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Emotions run high during SOU Public listening session

ASHLAND, Ore. – Many emotions during Southern Oregon University’s board of trustees public comment listening session on Tuesday, hearing from students, staff, and community members alike. Many of the speakers questioned Deloitte’s findings and recommendations, urging the university to ask the consultants to dive deeper into its data and use what they call “reliable sources.” […] The post Emotions run high during SOU Public listening session appe…