Butler University officials have started working on an update to the strategic plan, and are incorporating President Jim Danko’s observations into it. A strategic plan is a five-year plan based around goals and priorities. Its objective is to uphold and maintain Butler’s mission, integrity and excellence in education. The current plan, Dare to Make a…
Trustees vote down 1 percent equity raise for faculty, staff
Butler University’s Board of Trustees voted down a 1 percent pay equity raise Saturday for some faculty and staff in light of the university’s failure to meet enrollment expectations this year. President Jim Danko said he supported the Board’s decision. “I really felt that it was a wise move to step back for the time,”…
Different president, different ideas
The time has come for the fast-talking Cleveland native known for his success in marketing Villanova’s School of Business to step into the role previously occupied by a soft-spoken doctorate of English literature from California. Let the speculation begin. Within these first few months, Butler University President Jim Danko will be under scrutiny to see…
Dankos add to growing number of couples on university payroll
There’s a new addition to the number of married couples serving on Butler University’s faculty and staff this year. Bethanie Danko, wife of Butler President Jim Danko, will serve as a university relations associate, acting as a diplomat for the school, the same role as previous university president’s spouses. Elaine Johnson, human resources director, said…
STAFF EDITORIAL | Free advice for new president
Freshmen aren’t the only people new to Butler University this fall. As Butler President Jim Danko starts his inaugural semester, The Butler Collegian would like to offer some friendly advice. Danko has done a fantastic job this summer speaking with and listening to faculty, staff and Student Government Association members. The new president wants to…