Lee Todd's blog recently announced that UK raised more than $68 million for colleges and programs this past fiscal year, an increase of 18% over last year. The number of donors was up, too -- 6% more folks gave this year.
The blog stated that research chairs and faculty lines will be created. Where are they? And who will support them? As there was no mention of adding staff positions!
Do you think a portion of the donation should go to staff? If so, how much?
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
UK's New Hospital Already Out of Money?
Word on the street is that UK's medical center has had to borrow well over $100 million to continue work on the new hospital complex and who knows what else. Certainly not a dime of that money will be going to faculty or staff -- unless it's those special hires from on high that are allowed to bypass all of UK's personnel policies and procedures (business as usual).
Back in May UK was "reprimanded by lawmakers" for the "potentially risky funding arrangement" used to buy Good Sam. Maybe that risky arrangement has come due?
But who would lend UK hundreds of millions of dollars?
Back in May UK was "reprimanded by lawmakers" for the "potentially risky funding arrangement" used to buy Good Sam. Maybe that risky arrangement has come due?
But who would lend UK hundreds of millions of dollars?
Sunday, July 19, 2009
He's Making How Much?
All salaries at UK are a matter of public record. The Herald-Leader publishes a database of UK salaries so you can see yourself how overpaid some employees are and how underpaid others are.
A Comforting Euphemism
Today's Herald-Leader printed three letters to the editor about Lee Todd and the university. The first one, by David Baynham, "UK Mistreating Faculty & Staff in its Cutbacks," highlights how UK has been eliminating jobs on one hand and on the other proclaiming "there haven't been firings at UK because of the budget."
Baynham goes on to say, "I'm sure everything Todd describes as accomplishments is accurate. What Todd omits is how UK is treating faculty and staff — the very people he extols for dedication, gallant efforts and determination, and refusal 'to use a troubled period' as an excuse to relinquish leadership.
"Too bad Todd and his cabinet don't hold themselves to the same high commitment."
How many people do you know who've lost their job due to these non-firings? What reason were they given?
Baynham goes on to say, "I'm sure everything Todd describes as accomplishments is accurate. What Todd omits is how UK is treating faculty and staff — the very people he extols for dedication, gallant efforts and determination, and refusal 'to use a troubled period' as an excuse to relinquish leadership.
"Too bad Todd and his cabinet don't hold themselves to the same high commitment."
How many people do you know who've lost their job due to these non-firings? What reason were they given?
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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