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Spring 2025 Budget Forum Resources Now Available

The Spring 2025 Budget Forum provided important updates on Western’s financial outlook and the steps being taken to ensure long-term financial sustainability. To support continued transparency and campus-wide engagement, three resources from the forum are now available for review:

  • Spring 2025 Budget Forum Video Recording 
    The video recording features presentations from Western leadership covering the State Biennium Budget update for 2025–2027, a review of current budget challenges and progress to date, and an overview of budget strategies for the upcoming fiscal years. Watching the forum is an effective way to stay up to date on Western’s financial priorities and decision-making.
  • Budget Forum Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 
    The FAQ webpage addresses many of the questions submitted by employees during the forum. Topics include Academic Affairs, Enrollments & Retention, and Workforce Reductions.
  • FY 2025–26 Savings Strategies 
    This webpage outlines the planned savings measures Western is implementing for the upcoming fiscal year. These strategies reflect efforts to reduce costs while preserving the core mission and minimizing disruptions to students and employees.

All three resources are available on the University Budget Forums webpage on the Strategy, Management & Budget website. We encourage all employees to review these materials to better understand the current budget environment and the university’s approach to navigating financial challenges.