Statement regarding the death of adult student Millicent M. Morros

GOSHEN, Ind. – Goshen College President James E. Brenneman sent the following information to students and employees today:

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the tragic death this morning of Millicent M. Morros, 48, who was due to graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership through our adult education program. Based on witness statements, Goshen Police have stated that a man she had previously been in a relationship with shot and killed Millicent behind the downtown Goshen law firm where she worked, and then killed himself.

This is a tremendous loss for Millicent’s family and friends, and we invite your prayers for them at this difficult time. We also know that among those who are grieving today are those of you, students and faculty, who studied beside Millicent, and our prayers also are with you. She will be missed.

Millicent, who lived in Goshen, graduated from Niles High School in 1982, worked locally and also attended Lake Michigan College. She earned an associate degree from Southwestern Michigan College and had been enrolled in our adult degree program since fall 2011, where she had excelled and was named to the Fall 2012 Dean’s List. Millicent worked as a paralegal for Yoder, Ainlay, Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP.

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President Budget Statement

CHENEY, Wash. - Eastern Washington University President Rodolfo Arévalo issued the following statement in reaction to the budget plan proposed by outgoing Gov. Chris Gregoire:

Dear Campus Community,

Governor Gregoire released her budget Tuesday, December 18, and although the budget proposal maintains higher education funding at its current level, the budget continues to present some issues for the institution. The University continues to grow, therefore, a flat budget continues to degrade services to an increasing number of students.

The good news is that our classified bargaining agreement was found financially feasible, but EWU is required to self-fund the one percent annual salary increases through a restoration of the three percent salary reduction we took in 2011-13. Eastern will also have access to an $11M pool to expand STEM enrollments over the next two years. The Governor's budget also includes $35M for College Bound scholarships.

Although this budget is a good start, it is predicated on a number of revenue packages to sustain funding. Without additional revenue, higher education could be facing a $52M reduction.

Governor Gregoire's budget recommends a zero percent increase in tuition, which is a change from the legislation passed last biennium.

As we predicted, the capital budgets for higher education were dramatically smaller than historical levels. Eastern received funding for our highly critical water project and a small amount of predesign funding for a first phase of a new science building (Science II). We did not receive any funding for design of the Science I Building and very little other funding. We are greatly concerned about the ability to move the institution forward with these budget recommendations, especially given the demand for more graduates in high demand areas.

There will be at least three other budgets released throughout the legislative session which begins January 14: the House, the Senate and Governor-elect Inslee.

We will continue to keep the campus updated as the session evolves.

Sincerely,

Rodolfo Arévalo, PhD
President

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Statement on Budget Plan

CHENEY, Wash. - Eastern Washington University President Rodolfo Arévalo is issuing the following statement in light of the Gov. Gregoire's recent budget proposal and the special legislative session which begins Monday, Nov. 28.

"Eastern Washington University understands that more budget cuts need to be made given the shrinking financial resources the state of Washington is trying to manage. The proposed 17 percent reduction to our current operating budget would significantly impact Eastern's ability to provide a quality education to our students. EWU appreciates the governor's willingness to propose a revenue generating package that would mitigate these cuts. I am supportive of the efforts of the governor, and the Legislature, as they work together to find funding sources that would benefit our students."

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Statement on Budget Plan

CHENEY, Wash. - Eastern Washington University President Rodolfo Arévalo is issuing the following statement in light of the Gov. Gregoire's recent budget proposal and the special legislative session which begins Monday, Nov. 28.

"Eastern Washington University understands that more budget cuts need to be made given the shrinking financial resources the state of Washington is trying to manage. The proposed 17 percent reduction to our current operating budget would significantly impact Eastern's ability to provide a quality education to our students. EWU appreciates the governor's willingness to propose a revenue generating package that would mitigate these cuts. I am supportive of the efforts of the governor, and the Legislature, as they work together to find funding sources that would benefit our students."

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President Budget Statement

CHENEY, Wash. - Eastern Washington University President Rodolfo Arévalo issued the following statement in reaction to the budget plan proposed by outgoing Gov. Chris Gregoire:

Dear Campus Community,

Governor Gregoire released her budget Tuesday, December 18, and although the budget proposal maintains higher education funding at its current level, the budget continues to present some issues for the institution. The University continues to grow, therefore, a flat budget continues to degrade services to an increasing number of students.

The good news is that our classified bargaining agreement was found financially feasible, but EWU is required to self-fund the one percent annual salary increases through a restoration of the three percent salary reduction we took in 2011-13. Eastern will also have access to an $11M pool to expand STEM enrollments over the next two years. The Governor's budget also includes $35M for College Bound scholarships.

Although this budget is a good start, it is predicated on a number of revenue packages to sustain funding. Without additional revenue, higher education could be facing a $52M reduction.

Governor Gregoire's budget recommends a zero percent increase in tuition, which is a change from the legislation passed last biennium.

As we predicted, the capital budgets for higher education were dramatically smaller than historical levels. Eastern received funding for our highly critical water project and a small amount of predesign funding for a first phase of a new science building (Science II). We did not receive any funding for design of the Science I Building and very little other funding. We are greatly concerned about the ability to move the institution forward with these budget recommendations, especially given the demand for more graduates in high demand areas.

There will be at least three other budgets released throughout the legislative session which begins January 14: the House, the Senate and Governor-elect Inslee.

We will continue to keep the campus updated as the session evolves.

Sincerely,

Rodolfo Arévalo, PhD
President

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