An educator and administrator, Morris leaves an impact on the Butler community.
Butler University’s lack of faculty diversity affects us all
While Butler University prioritizes diversity and inclusion, its faculty does not represent this ideal.
Danko’s State of The University addressed Big East, construction, sexual assault, among others
By: Marais Jacon-Duffy Editor-in-Chief University President James Danko highlighted progress made and progress yet to be made in his State of the University address this morning. He discussed issues such as sexual assault, Butler’s move to the Big East, new facilities and construction on campus, changes in administrative positions and also addressed an article published in…
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COLIN LIKAS | Editor-in-Chief The Butler Collegian is struggling financially—along with other school newspapers and the nation’s newspaper industry—and is searching for new business models and revenue streams. Changes in technology and the recent recession have resulted in advertising revenue falling from a high of $42,000 seven years ago to a new low of less…
Morris prepares for university academic review
Kathryn Morris, provost and vice president for academic affairs, discussed Butler University’s academic mission at yesterday’s Faculty Senate meeting. Morris and Bruce Arick, vice president of finance and administration, have been developing a plan that will provide a total review of the university and its financial state. The report, titled “Cost of Education Model,” will…
Students stress over scheduling
Students continue to register and plan for classes this week as they deal with capacity issues and time conflicts. “I think registering for classes is as stressful as finals week,” sophomore Andrea Baker said. Baker said she experienced stress planning for science classes that are applicable to her pharmacy major. “My concern was getting into…
Inside Academics Part II | Core Curriculum short $400k
Butler University is $400,000 short of funding next year’s core curriculum, the 30-hour set of required classes for all Butler students.
Danko appoints interim provost, administrators
This January, the Butler University community is adjusting to several administrative changes, as well as new classes, a new police K9 at the Butler University Police Department and an updated dining facility. With two major administrative positions—the College of Communication dean and provost—still in need of being filled permanently, President Jim Danko’s administrative dream team…
STAFF EDITORIAL | Give students a voice in hiring process
Butler University students returned from the semester break to find a newly appointed interim provost who could serve in that position for as long as three semesters. Even an interim appointment has the authority to change the focus or goals of his or her department, and this can change the experience of hundreds if not…