Trustees OK $1.58 billion budget
Having just received the largest state appropriation
increase in a decade, Penn State now has a more than $1.58 billion total operating
budget in place for 1999-2000. On July 13, the University Board of Trustees
approved the budget, which reflects an increase of $71,465,000 or 4.7 percent
over last year's numbers.
Tuition to rise by 4.43 percent
The Board of Trustees has approved a 4.43 percent
basic tuition increase for the 1999-2000 academic year. The tuition increase
will include $17 per semester to support a capital improvement plan and $14
per semester to support a transportation plan.
Erickson comfortable in role as new
chief academic officer
In office for a little more than two weeks as
Penn State's new executive vice president and provost, Rodney Erickson feels
comfortable in a role he believes he has been preparing for throughout his
professional career.
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