Post by Logan on Feb 16, 2016 2:50:52 GMT -6
Montana's University System is flawed, fatally from MSU Billings' perspective
If you needed any further evidence to believe that Montana State University Billings is an afterthought, a flagship university stepchild or in dire need of attention, last week's news from the University of Montana should convince you.
University of Montana President Royce Engstrom announced this month that despite deep faculty and program cuts, the Missoula flagship university would be embarking on an initiative in medicine.
Even though more cuts are likely coming at UM in the next year or so, the university planned more investment in the medical arts.
UM's savvy move
On one hand, it's probably a savvy move. A recent debate about medical schools and medical training in Montana has once again brought the need for more doctors and nurses to the forefront of public conversation. That's a good thing. In fact, about the only thing that folks could agree upon was that Montana still faces shortages of health care professionals. So, you cannot blame the University of Montana for wanting to invest in a program that will undoubtedly draw students and possibly help turn the tide of sagging enrollment numbers.
Read more: billingsgazette.com/news/opinion/editorial/gazette-opinion/montana-s-university-system-is-flawed-fatally-from-msu-billings/article_7df9498e-2e5b-580c-9ee0-ed159269d91f.html
If you needed any further evidence to believe that Montana State University Billings is an afterthought, a flagship university stepchild or in dire need of attention, last week's news from the University of Montana should convince you.
University of Montana President Royce Engstrom announced this month that despite deep faculty and program cuts, the Missoula flagship university would be embarking on an initiative in medicine.
Even though more cuts are likely coming at UM in the next year or so, the university planned more investment in the medical arts.
UM's savvy move
On one hand, it's probably a savvy move. A recent debate about medical schools and medical training in Montana has once again brought the need for more doctors and nurses to the forefront of public conversation. That's a good thing. In fact, about the only thing that folks could agree upon was that Montana still faces shortages of health care professionals. So, you cannot blame the University of Montana for wanting to invest in a program that will undoubtedly draw students and possibly help turn the tide of sagging enrollment numbers.
Read more: billingsgazette.com/news/opinion/editorial/gazette-opinion/montana-s-university-system-is-flawed-fatally-from-msu-billings/article_7df9498e-2e5b-580c-9ee0-ed159269d91f.html