Letter from President Elsa Murano

From: Dr. Elsa A. Murano, President

Sent: Wed 5/27/2009 5:55 PM

To: President@tamu.edu

Subject: Discussions Regarding Concept of Merging Certain Functions of the Flagship Institution into the A&M System Offices

May 27, 2009

To Texas A&M Faculty, Staff and Students:

I have been contacted by numerous faculty, staff and administrators, former students and friends of Texas A&M University throughout the day regarding the concept of merging certain functions of the flagship institution into the A&M System Offices as one approach in realizing cost efficiencies. While we are all concerned about the pressures of the current economic situation, I know that we are simultaneously mindful not to sacrifice academic quality, or our national reputation.

Since yesterday, I have continued to receive a diversity of perspectives from the campus community on this concept. I plan to provide these to the Regents and the Chancellor very soon. On issues of this magnitude, we all agree that an open dialogue is critical. Please know that I value your input greatly, and I appreciate all that you do to make Texas A&M one of the premier public universities in the country.

Sincerely,

Dr. Elsa A. Murano

President

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Posted by: On: Thursday, May 28, 2009 10:25 AM

Comment Title: Bad Idea
Merging two unrelated functions to save a few dollars is a bad idea. Texas A&M is only one of many governed by the system; each of the others deserves equal representation and opportunity to grow according to its own ability without being controlled by TAMU-College Station. Conversely, A&M needs a full-time leader dedicated to its own operations. No one is served by merging these leadeship functions.
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