Chancellor Michael Martin will answer a series of high-interest budget questions today in a Faculty Senate-Chancellor Forum at 3:30 p.m. in the Shaver Theatre of the Music and Dramatic Arts Building.
The community forum, “The Budget: Paying for a Great University,” will address the current financial crisis.
After an opening statement, Martin will answer a series of questions gleaned from a campus survey before taking questions from the audience.
Faculty Senate President Kevin Cope welcomes all to participate in the discussion of this critical topic.
“Much of what will be discussed is pertinent to students,” Cope said.
Cope said he hopes the forum will  promote a “vigorous and informed” response.
“Students have expressed concern random ways, and that’s good,” Cope said. “But the response has been passive compared to [other schools].”
Cope said it’s shocking to discover how few letters legislators have received from students regarding the massive cuts.
He encourages students to take action and motivate relatives and peers to get involved.
“[This topic] is one of immediate and critical interest to everyone who supports LSU,” Cope said.
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