UMES Announces Financial Cuts Amid State Budget Woes

UMES Announces Financial Cuts Amid State Budget Woes

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) has announced upcoming financial restrictions as Maryland grapples with a $3 billion budget deficit.

UMES Budget Cutting Measures

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) in Princess Anne is undertaking a series of financial measures to comply with 10 percent required and anticipated budget cuts from the State of Maryland.  UMES officials say that in accordance with the state mandate, all positions that have been vacant for 3 or more years will be eliminated, a hiring pause will be instituted with rare exceptions, they will initiate telework Fridays for some employ…

UMES announces actions to comply with statewide budget cuts

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore says it is undertaking several financial measures to comply with 10% required and anticipated budget cuts from the State of Maryland. UMES announced on Tuesday the following actions in accordance with the state mandate: Eliminate all positions that have been vacant for three years or more Institute a hiring pause with some rare exceptions Initiate telework Fridays for some employees …