2nd college tuition freeze proposed Nov 18, 2009
Gary Forsee, president of the four-campus University of Missouri system, lauded the proposed tuition freeze. The governor s action today strikes the best balance in a difficult and fiscally challenging time for our state, he said in a statement. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
AP: Missouri to Freeze Higher Education Tuition Nov 18, 2009
University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee said the state's universities share in the desire to keep quality education affordable ... Forsee couldn't yet detail where cuts will be in the University of Missouri system from the anticipated 5 percent reduction in higher education proposed by the governor. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Budget challenges ahead Nov 17, 2009
All UM System schools will face budget challenges for the 2010-2011 fiscal school year, according to Gary Forsee, the president of the University of Missouri System. On Oct. 28, Governor Jay Nixon revealed significant cuts in this year s Missouri state government budget. (The Current Online, MO)
Faculty discuss future budget concerns Nov 10, 2009
A possible cut in state funding issued to the University of Missouri System next year has some faculty worried. Chancellor Leo Morton spoke to the UMKC Faculty Senate at its regular meeting Tuesday, updating the group on discussions underway about the issue and the potential impact a cut would have on UMKC.. (University News, MO)
Season Tickets Still Available Nov 4, 2009
Kim English scored a game high 32 points and freshman Michael Dixon added 22 as Mizzou Black (coached by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon) earned a 91-82 victory over Mizzou Gold (coached by University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee) Friday night at the annual Black Game at Mizzou Arena ... Missouri Basketball hosted its Black Game Draft on Tuesday night, as Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee met to select their squads for Friday night's... (Mutigers.com)
Tigers Open Exhibition Play Nov 2, 2009
Better than 5,000 Tiger fans turned out for the Oct. 23 Black Game and Missouri Black, led by celebrity coach Missouri Governor Jay Nixon earned a 91-82 win over Mizzou Gold, who was coached by University of Missouri System President, Gary Forsee. paced Mizzou Black with 32 tallies, while freshman point guard Michael Dixon chipped in 22 and senior guard added 19. (Mutigers.com)
Mizzou Hoops Hosts Boys & Girls Club Oct 28, 2009
Missouri Basketball hosted its Black Game Draft on Tuesday night, as Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee met to select their squads for Friday night's charity basketball game inside Mizzou Arena. 10/19/2009 - M. Basketball. (Mutigers.com)
Mizzou Black Earns 91-82 Win Oct 24, 2009
scored a game high 32 points and freshman Michael Dixon added 22 as Mizzou Black (coached by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon) earned a 91-82 victory over Mizzou Gold (coached by University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee) Friday night at the annual Black Game at Mizzou Arena. An impressive 5,324 fan s turned out for Friday's contest as proceeds went to support the Boys Club of Columbia. (Mutigers.com)
Mizzou Hoops Hosts Black & Gold Draft Oct 21, 2009
Missouri Basketball hosted its Black & Gold Game Draft on Tuesday night, as Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee met to select their squads for Friday night's charity basketball game inside Mizzou Arena. A portion of the proceeds from Friday night's Black & Gold Game will go to support the Boys & Girls Club of Columbia, as the group tips-off its "Hope of 10,000" Campaign. (Mutigers.com)
Express Scripts, CEO give $3M to UMSL Oct 1, 2009
Accepting on behalf of the company is Express Scripts CEO and Chairman George Paz (center), who also is an alumnus of UMSL. Also pictured are University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee (left) and UMSL Chancellor Tom George. Related News. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Nixon, Forsee named Tiger scrimmage coaches Sep 23, 2009
- Gov. Jay Nixon and University of Missouri system president Gary Forsee will coach the black and gold squads in the Tigers' annual preseason men's basketball scrimmage. The Oct. 23 event kicks off homecoming weekend activities at Missouri. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Missouri S&T gets $3M gift for energy research Sep 21, 2009
Officials say the donation is the largest ever made for an endowed chair to any of the four campuses of the University of Missouri system. Laufer is the retired co-founder and chief executive officer of Houston-based Bois d'Arc Energy Inc. The company specializes in offshore oil and natural gas exploration and production. (KSLA.com, LA)
TelePresence rooms bring savings Sep 1, 2009
The University of Missouri system could potentially save $1. 3 million this year - all because of a room addition. (University News, MO)
Public Meeting Notice: Resources and Planning Committee Meeting, Compensation and Human Resources Committee Meeting, Governance Committee Meeting Aug 19, 2009
ADDITIONAL ACCESS: Due to space constraints in the Telepresence Centers, additional public access to the Resources and Planning Committee meeting will be available via video stream from the University of Missouri System Web site at ... ADDITIONAL ACCESS: Due to space constraints in the Telepresence Centers, additional public access to the Compensation and Human Resources Committee meeting will be available via video stream from the University of Missouri System Web site at. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
UM issues stimulus bonds for projects Jul 17, 2009
University of Missouri System issues stimulus bonds for projects - St. Louis Business Journal ... University of Missouri System issues stimulus bonds for projects ... I can t think of a better time for the university to explore new and creative funding mechanisms than now, and the Build America Bonds are an ideal fit for the university, University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee said in a statement. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Colleges strive to ensure intellectual diversity Jun 18, 2009
The report highlights 40 examples at public and private institutions in 24 states, including a Tufts University lecture series that features speakers, such as historian Shelby Steele and author Salman Rushdie, who hold "provocative and perhaps controversial points of view," and a University of Missouri system requirement that orientation programs explain what students can do if they think they are being penalized because of their beliefs. BLOG: MORE: ON THE WEB. (USA Today)
University of Missouri System to cut jobs May 22, 2009
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NMSU Appoints Interim President May 20, 2009
Pacheco has an extensive background in higher education, including serving as president for the four-campus University of Missouri System and the University of Arizona. in partnership with. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Pacheco gets nod as NMSUs interim pres. May 20, 2009
Pacheco, who is retired and has been living in Arizona since 2003, previously served as president of four universities: The four-campus University of Missouri System, the University of Arizona, the University of Houston-Downtown and Laredo State University. He also served in 2006 as interim president at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Va. Tech survivor condemns Missouri college gun bill May 6, 2009
Gary Forsee, president of the four-campus University of Missouri system, issued a statement earlier this month saying allowing concealed weapons at colleges increases the risk that our university family could be put in harm's way. Gun control advocacy groups such as the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and the Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus have noted opposition from university leaders around the country to allowing concealed weapons on campuses. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
MU president denounces concealed gun bill Apr 16, 2009
University of Missouri system President Gary Forsee has denounced legislation approved by the state House that would allow concealed weapons to be brought onto college campuses. Forsee said in a written statement Friday the legislation increases the risk that our university family could be put in harm's way. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
> Nonprofits KETC, United Way feel the squeeze Mar 21, 2009
Gary Forsee, president of the University of Missouri System, said in February he won t take a $100,000-a-year performance award for either 2008 or 2009 or any increase in his $400,000 base salary. Like Washington University, the UM System has been confronted with financial challenges over the past year that have led Forsee to raise tuition, freeze hiring at the university s four campuses, cut costs and call for employees to contribute to their retirement plan. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Missouri to face Cornell in NCAA opener Mar 17, 2009
Nearly 200 of the Tiger faithful joined the team to watch the tournament selection show on Sunday afternoon, including Columbia campus chancellor Brady Deaton and University of Missouri system President Gary Forsee. That followed a raucous homecoming Saturday night outside Mizzou Arena after the team returned from its 73-60 win over Baylor, its first postseason conference title in 16 years. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Missouri to pay $2 millionto fallen player's family Mar 13, 2009
"We have been honoring Aaron for the last 3 1/2 years,'' said Steve Owens, general counsel for the University of Missouri system. "We wanted to find a way to continuously honor him. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
University of Missouris Forsee tackles finances Mar 7, 2009
Gary Forsee,president of the University of Missouri System. Related News. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
> $66 million building tops UM-St. Louis list Feb 28, 2009
Sarah Martin, the University of Missouri system s director of federal relations and chief lobbyist in Washington, is meeting with Sens. Claire McCaskill and Kit Bond and various members of Missouri s Congressional delegation to gather support. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
MU's Forsee forgoes bonus Feb 27, 2009
University of Missouri System President Forsee forgoes bonus - St. Louis Business Journal ... University of Missouri System President Forsee forgoes bonus. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Governors plan for college grants upsets private schools Feb 11, 2009
Gary Forsee, president of the University of Missouri System, released a statement on Jan. 28 supporting the governor s plan ... A position paper released by the University of Missouri System, however, argues that the 50 percent rate at which Access Missouri grants go to private school students is too much higher than the national average of 33 percent. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
