[Vision2020] Governor's address, university salaries

[Jerry Weitz]

Hi Shirley,  do you have information on what percentage of income we in 
total Idaho pay in tax and relate this to our average income in reference 
to other states?  Do we pay less percentage wise or more?  It seems to me 
that the  continual loss of  UI's best researchers has become very 
problematic for UI's position.  Coupled with the 1086 enrollment loss in 
the last two years, I have a suspicion that the UI could reach a tipping 
point that will significantly impact its well being.   Thanks Jerry

At 11:42 AM 1/9/07, Shirley Ringo wrote:
>Visionaries:
>
>The matter of salary competitiveness for higher education has been high on 
>my list of concerns.  Yesterday, during the Governor's State of the State 
>address, he indicated he will recommend a 5% merit-based increase for 
>state employees.
>
>Later, in his address, he recommended $12 million to address higher 
>education competitive salaries.  I was delighted for a while.  Since these 
>were mentioned separately, I believed them to be separate recommendations.
>
>Unfortunately, I have learned that the $12 million and the 5% raise in 
>salary funding are one and the same.  I am disappointed because I don't 
>believe that a 5% increase in salary funding will be enough help to 
>address needs at the University to attract and retain outstanding 
>professors and researchers.
>
>Of course, the Governor's recommendation is not the final word.  We await 
>action from the Joint Finance Committee and the Legislature.
>
>Shirley Ringo
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