State of the University Address

Event: State of the University Address
Date: Monday, February 15, 2010
Location: Lawson Multi-Purpose Center
Mood: Uncomfortable
It was not surprise that he his speech pertained to budgeting and the inevitable university cutbacks. The United States economy as a whole is suffering it should be expected that there would be hardships to face for a HBCU that had stood so long in the background of Florida State. Granted it was a little difficult to take his “call to action” against wasting funds seriously because of the surrounding. As I sat comfortably in the new multi cultural center and listened to his speech, that was read from a teleprompter—actually there were two on either side of him. Not to mention the jumbo sized projector that showed few slides that he had.
Although, it is obvious that I question some of the presidential misuse of funds, I do agree that it is our jobs as a university to be more conservative as a whole. Together we have to not only figure out how to save the little money we do have and raise more money at the same time. I am a fan of the Ammons administration, and I am confident, although I mock his State of the university speech, the improvements that have been made are for the best.
What was a surprise was that, the usual approachable and accommodating President Ammons did not take any questions following his daunting address. I have to say that I was a little disappointed that he did not give time for a response for his audience. If the administration is to fix this problem, it will take cooperation from everyone. So, next time maybe let us talk and give or suggestions and concerns.