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WVU has a billion dollar budget. The people in Charleston see that as an excess, plus, they are typically jealous of the economic development here. Look at the roads. If WVU and Morgantown are the main economic driver for the state as Gee claims, how are the roads here rated the worst in the entire state? Because the southern politics of the state still control Charleston, even after the republicans gained control, and they too care little about WVU and Morgantown.
WVU has a billion dollar budget. The people in Charleston see that as an excess, plus, they are typically jealous of the economic development here. Look at the roads. If WVU and Morgantown are the main economic driver for the state as Gee claims, how are the roads here rated the worst in the entire state? Because the southern politics of the state still control Charleston, even after the republicans gained control, and they too care little about WVU and Morgantown.
Bingo and spot on.
Funny thing, of that so called billion dollar budget, less than 8% actually comes from the state and if the new cuts happen, it will be even lower. Can we even call WVU a state institution anymore or should we call it a state affiliated institution like Penn State is now. The state should be given one seat on the BOG and all the rest of the seats the university should decide on. I'm so tired of this area and WVU getting the short end of the stick thanks to Charleston. I'm also beyond angry about our roads, that report showed we have by far the worst roads and the states reaction was "ehh", no improvement or change for you, in fact we canceled some of your road projects this year.
I can only imagine how angry the southern tier will be if some of the names of businesses being thrown out for WestRidge come true (think amazon and Dell).
Funny thing, of that so called billion dollar budget, less than 8% actually comes from the state and if the new cuts happen, it will be even lower. Can we even call WVU a state institution anymore or should we call it a state affiliated institution like Penn State is now. The state should be given one seat on the BOG and all the rest of the seats the university should decide on. I'm so tired of this area and WVU getting the short end of the stick thanks to Charleston. I'm also beyond angry about our roads, that report showed we have by far the worst roads and the states reaction was "ehh", no improvement or change for you, in fact we canceled some of your road projects this year.
I can only imagine how angry the southern tier will be if some of the names of businesses being thrown out for WestRidge come true (think amazon and Dell).
Absolutely right. Rid us of the albatross, and let us determine our own destiny. We'd be far ahead in the process. State subsidy is used to discount in state tuition. All they are doing is insuring it is more difficult for state residents to access this state's best educational opportunities.
Demographics don't lie, and sooner or later that alone will rectify this incredibly insane situation.
WVU has a billion dollar budget. The people in Charleston see that as an excess, plus, they are typically jealous of the economic development here. Look at the roads. If WVU and Morgantown are the main economic driver for the state as Gee claims, how are the roads here rated the worst in the entire state? Because the southern politics of the state still control Charleston, even after the republicans gained control, and they too care little about WVU and Morgantown.
Unlike other schools in the state, WVU's billion dollar budget has little to do with state government, which funds only around 8% (and falling) of the school's operating budget. The University has a momentum of it's own, but it depends on state subsidies to subsidize tuition for in state students seeking the very best educational opportunities the state has to offer. When those subsidies fall, it affects the ability of our state's young people to pursue their dreams and aspirations and the school has no choice but to rely on more out of state and even foreign students for funding. State government funds other schools in the neighborhood of 30% of their operating budgets, but none of the other institutions have anywhere close to the breadth or depth of offerings found at WVU.
That billion dollar budget in Morgantown results in much more of a contribution financially to the state than the meager appropriations provided the school by state government. When they reduce those appropriations, state government is cutting off it's nose to spite it's face. That giant sucking sound you hear is state government in Charleston, grabbing $4.2 billion per year while returning little to anybody else. The University, with it's less than $100 million in annual appropriations, is far and away the state's cash cow.
I agree with you that there is incredibly jealousy about our success down there and it seems they are doing everything possible to retard it. As shockingly defiant of logic as that seems, one can not deny what is clearly presented for all to see. We've been overcoming the Hatfield Clan mentality for more than 80 years though, and there is no doubt in my mind we will continue to do so in the future. Eventually, shifting demographics will help us correct the situation too.
State government funds other schools in the neighborhood of 30% of their operating budgets, but none of the other institutions have anywhere close to the breadth or depth of offerings found at WVU.
Do you have a source for this figure?
I don't want to be argumentative but about 18 months ago I had a conversation with someone in the development office at Shepherd and was told state funds are down to almost 6% of Shepherd's overall budget.
I don't want to be argumentative but about 18 months ago I had a conversation with someone in the development office at Shepherd and was told state funds are down to almost 6% of Shepherd's overall budget.
Shepherd is at 15.5% as of this last year. Don't have the time to look for the other numbers, a lot of these colleges make it pretty hard to see their actual budget numbers.
Also page 9 is pretty interesting, it shows cost per student based on state money given. The budget number is 2017 budget vs 2015 student enrollment. I would like to see those numbers redone for 2017 enrollment, considering WVU is right around 30k students now.
Ok I found MU info, their operating budget is 119.6 million and they received 45.9 million from the state...... a staggering 38.4%
I don't want to be argumentative but about 18 months ago I had a conversation with someone in the development office at Shepherd and was told state funds are down to almost 6% of Shepherd's overall budget.
Shepherd takes considerably less than 30%, as Matt pointed out. The budgetary statements of all schools that receive state appropriations are available on the HEPC website. At least one school receives more than 30% of it's operating budget from state appropriations, and constantly whines that it isn't getting enough. Shepherd is not that school.
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