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CHANCELLOR’S REPORT

JANUARY 29, 2015

FACULTY SENATE

STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

Education is the best economic development tool we have …That’s why we’ve increased funding, while also raising our expectations with more rigorous classes … tougher tests, and stricter accountability.

GOV. NIXON’S PROPOSAL

• Additional $25M for public higher ed

• Funding based on performance

• Collectively, UM System meets all 5 performance goals

SCHRENK HALL PROPOSAL

Project Lead the Way• Nearly 1,500 teachers trained

through Missouri S&T since 2006• PLTW courses offered in about

300 Missouri schools• Governor’s budget expands to

another 350 elementary schools

STEM-FOCUSED TEACHING AND LEARNING

FACULTY FIRST FRIDAYS• March 6• April 3• May 1• Sept. 4• Oct. 2• Nov. 6• Dec. 4

• Bring your lunch• Get to know faculty• Chat with administrators• Drinks and dessert!

First event is noon-1p.m. on Friday, March 6, in the Carver-Turner Room of the Havener Center; future lunches at the Hasselmann Alumni House