University officials
to seek more support from state
Gov. Tom Ridge's 2000-2001 budget plan, introduced
Feb. 8, falls significantly short of Penn State's funding request, leaving
University officials to hope for more support from the state's legislators
on both sides of the aisle. Although Ridge's plan, which includes more than
$640 million in tax breaks, reflects the vigorous economy the nation has been
experiencing, it delivers only a 2.5-percent increase to state-related universities
like Penn State.
University names 17 distinguished
professors
In recognition of their outstanding contributions
to the University, 17 faculty members
have been given the title of distinguished professor. This special academic
title is intended to recognize a limited number of outstanding professors.
Confidential
survey seeks input from faculty and staff
Throughout February, some 448 University employees
are being contacted to take part in a Faculty/Staff Survey designed as a follow-up
to the more extensive 1996 Faculty/Staff Survey. The phone survey, which will
gather responses from a random sample of full-time employees at all locations,
is exploring attitudes about Penn State, perceptions of various practices
in the workplace, and the relationship between the University's values and
its reward practices.
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