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Now all that’s left is to part the clouds... Rebranding UM
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Agreed. Kind of a lengthy article, but well written. I liked the part where they were discussing a STEM program. Quick question, did it say that Bodnar was trying to add a STEM program, or were just trying to do more then what we are now?bgbigdog said:
Griz til I die said:
I don’t think it really said, other than to say that the only three real notable science related folks in Montana, all three are employed @ UM. I would expect them to make changes - launching what is now really irrelevant to prospective students and looking to add back what makes a difference. They need to figure out how to pay for whatever they do, which is his biggest challenge go forward.
I’d hope the academics get that & get onboard quickly. Fighting with them is only going to slow things down. Because we’re fast approaching “too late” for the improvement of the health & relevance of the university.
BadlandsGrizFan
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Silvertip said:
But all of those were done by leadership who had no idea how to do it.....young dude from GE is gonna be light years ahead of the previous attempts.
UM is still the last in state university to make contact with Montana high school students. It's not only behind MSU, It's behind out of state schools. MSU is getting to Montana students before junior year. If your kid is good at math or science, MSU is on it. If your kid is interested in a science major, MSU will give you a $500 tuition break day one.
UM might not get to that same student until sometime senior year. No tuition break.
No one is deciding which university to attend because of Bobby Hauck. That's stupid.
UM might not get to that same student until sometime senior year. No tuition break.
No one is deciding which university to attend because of Bobby Hauck. That's stupid.
IdaGriz01
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Absolutely. I know some people sneer, but Boise State is the "poster child" for the truth of this statement. As I said a-ways back (with numbers) on another thread, UI, UM and MSU better be watching their rear-view mirrors because BSU is making huge strides in roping in research dollars. That's mostly based on recruitment of powerhouse STEM faculty. And that has gone along with a major growth in graduate (mostly STEM) enrollment. If Bodner wants a blueprint, he might well look at MSU, but he should also look at how BSU charged ahead under a wide-awake president.bgbigdog said:
True, in the Spokane area Gonzaga has seen the student population increase as a result of the successful hoops program and enrollment at eastern has increased since the 2010 football championship (being the lowest priced 4 year school in the state may help as well).bgbigdog said:
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