Breakdown of effects of $9 million budget cut
Emily Blobaum/Iowa State Daily
Redbud trees are prevalent across campus, particularly in front of the Campanile.
April 25, 2017
In total, Iowa State University is losing upwards of $9 million in state appropriations.
Because of this, several projects around campus have been put on hold in order to accommodate this cut.
Here is a breakdown of the effects this budget cut has/will have on the university:
- Several maintenance projects will be delayed or even cancelled.
- Renovations to Kildee Hall and the Iowa State Conference Center are to be saved for the future, which is expected to cost a total of $4.7 million.
- Further faculty searches will come to a halt and several unnamed positions will be left empty, which will save a total of $2.2 million.
- Purchases of new computer systems for various campus buildings will be delayed and will save another $1 million.
- Tuition will be increased in order to keep up with increasing university enrollment numbers. As of right now a 2 percent increase is approved, and a proposed 3 percent increase will be discussed in May.
