Unintended Consequences

An email to Digital Media Majors:

To All DM Students:

Somehow, a rumor has developed that the Department of Digital Media will be closed. I need to categorically state, there has been no such decision notified. The Department is strong and moving forward.

Nevertheless, President Hitt is concerned about the impending budget cuts. The email forwarded from his office yesterday to all of you had the intention of letting you know what your “Alma Mater” is facing.

If you so desire, contact your Florida state legislators. Ask your friends as well as your parents to do so. Let the legislators know how you feel. You need to get involved.

We at the Department of Digital Media will continue to work to help you obtain your degree.

Cordially, José M. Maunez-Cuadra, Interim Chair

Ha! When the Provost says that if he doesn’t get what he wants he will have to cut programs, then current and prospective students may start to flee. In the process of trying to protect his empire, Hickey may have hurt enrollment more than funding cuts.