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Curators meet in Kansas City, discuss online learning
The meeting was the first time the curators had met since Gov. Jay Nixon proposed cuts to higher education.
State Senate confirms new Curator
Pam Henrickon was appointed by Gov. Jay Nixon last August.
Former Board of Curators Chairwoman Judith Haggard resigns
Haggard served as chairwoman of the UM System Board of Curators in 2010.
Proposed bill could help Board of Curators give more grant money
Both of the bill’s sponsors said it could give more money for medical research.
Board of Curators approves retirement plan
The new retirement plan splits employee benefits into defined benefit and defined contribution segments.
Curator Don Downing recalls being crowned first Homecoming King
He was crowned in 1977.
Missouri open to leaving Big 12
With the SEC seemingly in mind, MU is preparing to cut ties with its current conference.
Administrators keep lips sealed on UM System presidential search
The committee is still considering recommendations for the position.
Two recent appointees bring more diversity to Board of Curators
Pamela Henrickson, who was appointed Friday, will serve as the board’s second female member.
Web Update: Board of Curators approve two appropriation requests for 2013
More than $1 billion was requested from the state to fund projects, many of which have gone unfunded in the past.
Enterprise Investment Program bares the brunt of state cuts
Enrollment won’t be capped in the foreseeable future, though it’s not out of the picture.
Web Update: Curators meet to address budget reduction, retirement benefits
The UM System is considering capping enrollment.
Blog post: Faculty salary pool to increase by 2 percent
Web Update: Columbia representative Van Matre appointed to Board of Curators
He will serve on an interim basis until the Senate reconvenes in January.
Web Update: Board of Curators convene in special meeting to orient new members
The board also voted to merge the Governance and Resources and Planning committees.
Nixon withdraws Columbia representative’s curator nomination
Donald Cupps was approved by the Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee.
Blog post: Board of Curators discusses STEM courses
Blog post: Deaton gives Chancellor's Report
Curators, Intercampus Student Council convene in Rolla
ISC will submit three candidates for the next student curator to Gov. Jay Nixon.
Diversity course requirement gets green light from faculty
The council also discussed the smoking policy and capstone requirements.
Deaton, curators speak out on search for next UM president
Five members of the public spoke at the forum.
Letter to the Editor: Understanding the Board of Curators
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Blog post: Voting student curator denied by State House
Blog post: Nixon unhappy over UM System tuition hike
Blog post: Board of Curators meeting adjourned
Blog post: Amended course fee increases passed
Blog post: Presidential search website goes live
Curators support barring voting student curator
Gov. Jay Nixon appointed three new curators in the past week.
Outside firm to aid search for UM president
The UM system will also launch a website for interested candidates.
Curators approve 5.8% hike for tuition, fees
The Board of Curators voted 5-3 in favor of the raise on Friday.
Blog post: Board moves into closed session
Blog post: Haggard appointed to chair of two committees
Curators' decision on tuition increase comes Friday
The UM System vice president for finance says a "single digit" tuition increase is the goal.
Who will be next UM president? It’s all speculation
The curators’ search for the next UM system president starts Thursday.
Tuition increase looms as Nixon proposes 7% cut to UM funding
The UM system Board of Curators will vote on tuition rates next week.
Web Update: Curators: Tuition increase unavoidable
The final decision on a tuition increase will be made at the Jan. 27 meeting at MU.
Blog post: UM system President Gary Forsee steps down
Web Update: Forsee resigns as UM System president
Curators say the search for the university's 23rd president begins immediately.
Web Update: Lost congressional district for Missouri to affect UM system governance
Missouri state law states that one member of the Board of Curators should come from each congressional district.
Web Update: MU officials consider effects of possible tuition hike
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Jim Spain said tuition could rise by as much as nine percent.
Curators, student leaders meet
Gov. Jay Nixon will appoint four new curators in 2011.
Forsee to take leave of absence from UM system presidency
His duties will be delegated among chancellors, vice presidents and the UM system general counsel.
Web Update: Curators approve $265 million in bonds for campus projects
The renovation of Mark Twain residence hall was included in the list of projects.
School of Music seeks funding for new performance space
The proposed building would be at the intersection of Hitt Street and University Avenue.
Retirement plans still up for debate for curators
The UM system Board of Curators will decide on a new employee benefits system in December.
Curators discuss Law school rankings drop
The school has made changes to career services for students.
Forsee suggests tuition increase for 2012-13 academic year
The UM system president addressed the Board of Curators on Friday.
Blog post: Student leaders address Board of Curators
Blog post: UM chancellors suggest tuition increases
Board of Curators discusses employee benefits, retirement plan
The reform to health care law resulted in expansion of the UM system’s coverage.
Blog post: Rodriguez presents retirement plan project
Teachers sue UM System for breach of contract
Forty-five teachers were fired from MoVIP in 2009.
Student Center opens with provisional name
The UM system Board of Curators will make the decision to rename the center after a donor.
Web Update: Curators seek $1.1 billion in state funding for 2012 fiscal year
The UM system will submit two requests of more than $500 million each in August.
Concern heightens for lack of faculty pay increases
2010-11 will be the third consecutive year without salary increases for faculty.
Blog post: Curators enter special executive session
Blog post: Curators to meet in special session Sunday
Summer construction projects blanket campus
The installation of chilled water lines has closed Speakers Circle and several roads on campus.
Out-of-state tuition, course fees see increase
Chancellor Brady Deaton also reported to the board on MU's budget.
Blog post: Deaton addresses 2011 budget outlook
Blog post: Forsee focuses on future of UM system
Mo. Senate maintains tuition freeze
The money for higher education will come from managed care providers.
Curators discuss out-of-state tuition increase
The board also saw results of the UM system employee benefits survey.
Web Update: UM system proposes tuition increases
The increases would apply to out-of-sate and graduate students.
Curators to discuss tuition rates
A $15 million budget cut could jeopardize the system's tuition freeze.
IncludeMe campaign continues push for non-discrimination
The campaign has not yet reached the UM system Board of Curators.
Curators could see same-sex partner benefits resolution
The policy change would mostly involve medical and insurance coverage.
Still no vote for student representative on Board of Curators
Previous bills failed due to concerns about the students' ability.
UM system introduces color-coded progress chart
Initiatives' progress will be tracked by green, yellow and red dots.
Web Update: University program uses $5 million to create jobs
Forsee revealed the program in his State of the University address.
Forsee, Deaton speak on university's future, fiscal issues
The Board of Curators also approved new degree programs in film and science.
Blog post: New student curator appointed
Web Update: Board swears in new student curator
The curators also voted on legal services expansion and a new spending plan.
Mo. Senate fails to pass bill for voting student curator
The amendment was voted down 22-9 by the Senate on Wednesday.
Curators debate retirement issues
A board committee initially approved an involuntary forlough program.