Post by Logan on Feb 24, 2016 0:54:31 GMT -6
Chicago State University announced Tuesday the elimination of spring break this year to ensure its students will finish the semester before the school may be forced to close down due to a lack of state funding.
In a memo to faculty and students, university President Thomas Calhoun said the spring semester will end April 28, when graduation ceremonies will take place. The semester was scheduled to end May 13.
"These changes are occurring to fulfill the university's commitment to students regarding the completion of the semester," Calhoun wrote.
Illinois' public universities and community colleges haven't received state money since summer because of the budget stalemate between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats who control the General Assembly.
Read more: www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-state-budget-crisis-20160223-story.html
In a memo to faculty and students, university President Thomas Calhoun said the spring semester will end April 28, when graduation ceremonies will take place. The semester was scheduled to end May 13.
"These changes are occurring to fulfill the university's commitment to students regarding the completion of the semester," Calhoun wrote.
Illinois' public universities and community colleges haven't received state money since summer because of the budget stalemate between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats who control the General Assembly.
Read more: www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-state-budget-crisis-20160223-story.html