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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<br><br>
At 11:42 AM 1/9/07, Shirley Ringo wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""><font face="arial" size=2>Visionaries:<br>
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<font face="arial" size=2>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. <br>
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<font face="arial" size=2>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.<br>
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<font face="arial" size=2>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.<br>
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<font face="arial" size=2>Of course, the Governor's recommendation is not
the final word. We await action from the Joint Finance Committee
and the Legislature.<br>
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<font face="arial" size=2>Shirley Ringo</font> <br>
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