AUDIO: Frustration remains following board meeting
By Michael Behrens / January 29, 2016WCRD News special report following Friday's Board of Trustees meeting.
WCRD News special report following Friday's Board of Trustees meeting.
Warm temperatures arrive for the weekend.
The Board of Trustees chairman opened Friday’s meeting by declaring there is “no scandal, no other shoe going to drop, no financial crisis, no emergency going to be revealed next week” regarding the resignation of President Paul W. Ferguson.
The university may be extending the add/drop period for courses.
The Board of Trustees will meet on Jan. 29 for the first time since they approved former President Paul W. Ferguson's resignation Jan. 25.
Today we will have partly sunny skies with cooler temperatures. This weekend temperatures will be in the low 50s. Chances of rain for Sunday and into next week.
Ben Highmore, a professor of cultural studies at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England, will be traveling from the United Kingdom to visit students and publicly present research at Ball State on Feb. 1.
8:56 a.m. Board of Trustees is just about to begin their day. The first meeting is the Audit and Compliance Committee, where Bernie Hannon, vice president for Business Affairs and treasurer, will present the review of the investment portfolio. Sali Falling, vice president and general counsel, will give an investment audit report from Nov.
We have a chance of snow showers later tonight. Plus rising temperatures for the weekend and into early next week. As well as thunderstorm chances for the middle of next week.
Sexual assault prevention and awareness training formerly reserved for university employees is now mandatory for student employees as well. The Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act requires institutions of higher learning take a course called, “Bridges: Building a Supportive Community,” which trains employees how to handle and prevent rape, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
As the Student Government Association begins preparation for the 2016 election season, approvals have started to be made, including to this year's elections board. Nominations will be made on Feb. 16, and voting begins Feb. 29
Warmer temperatures are working their way into Muncie for the weekend, but will the warmth be spoiled with rain? Weather Forecaster Balint Szalavari has the details.
Terry King, the acting president, said today he does not have plans to apply for president.
President Paul W. Ferguson resigned today with no public explanation. The Daily News team is covering the event and will be adding stories to our site as updates come in.
President Paul W. Ferguson's original contract, which he signed in Summer 2014, sheds some light on the circumstances of his resignation, giving evidence that the Board of Trustees may have terminated him without cause.
Being a commuter student has its advantages - for instance, saving money on the dorms - but traveling to and from campus every day has its challenges as well.
More than a dozen student organizations are working together to bring fresh water to the citizens of Flint, Mich. Lead, bacteria and other pollutants have contaminated the city’s drinking water.
Weather Forecaster Ethan Rosuck is here with the first Wednesday Mid-Day forecast of the semester! Mild weekend ahead, but some rain is coming as well.
While the big question of "Why?" about President Paul W. Ferguson's resignation still has not been answered by the university, the release of his severance agreement clears up some other questions.
A speed limit reduction will take effect on Ball State streets in the next two to three weeks, after a decision by Muncie city officials and the university.
