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University Reorganizes for Efficiency
In April 2021, UAFS Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley announced the culmination of months of research, discussion, and discovery: A realignment in university structure meant to streamline operations and yield $1.2 million in annual savings or new revenue.
UAFS moved from a five- to a three-college model and the adoption of a cohesive Center for Student Success and Retention. The new colleges, the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences; the College of Business and Industry; and the College of Arts and Sciences represent a modern approach to strategic cross-disciplinary education and an alignment of resources and professionals who share goals and vision for their students.
Though the cost savings were significant, Chancellor Riley, Provost Georgia Hale, and the committees who charted the reorganization accomplished a tremendous feat, especially during a global pandemic: They kept every individual working at UAFS employed without a reduction in salary or demotion.
Because the faculty and staff who make the student experience so unique were retained, students likely noted minimal changes beyond changes to the names of the academic colleges conferring their degrees.
The entire university had opportunities to contribute to the process that led to realignment and budget assessment throughout fiscal year 2020. Faculty, staff, and student representatives served on six budget subcommittees to evaluate implications and strategies for revenue generation, institutional and instructional technology, campus facilities, student engagement, benefits and compensation, and organizational structure.
Subcommittees presented recommendations through open, all-campus Zoom conferences, and final recommendations were submitted to the chancellor by the UAFS Budget Council.
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