MAG Minnesota Regents Meeting

[skschlag]

The meeting is live. The vote on the cutting of sports is the 10th agenda item from what I have heard. HEre is the link:

 

[skschlag]

Well, Minnesota Men's Gymnastics is now in their final season. The regents voted 7-5 to discontinue Men's Gym, Men's Tennis, and Men's indoor track and field, saving 1.6 million. That will help with their major budget shortall (sarcasm). This is devastating.

 

[duyetanh]

Unbelievable! No words.

 

[txgymfan]

Horrible!

 

[springsforlegs]

It makes no sense at all! And it sure wasn't done to help save money.

 

[skschlag]

Keep emailing. Apparently, it has been uncovered that they broke their own bylaws, which state that a proposal must be brought before the board 10 days prior to the meeting it will be voted on. That did not happen. In addition, there is a self-sustaining program that Mike Burns brought to the board as well. They need to consider it!

 

[Madden3]

I sent one before the vote. Should I send another email? Is there a source for this info about the bylaw breaking? Thanks for keeping us updated skschlag!

 

[skschlag]

I sent one before the vote. Should I send another email? Is there a source for this info about the bylaw breaking? Thanks for keeping us updated skschlag!

I am trying to find it. I read it earlier in the week but did not save it.

No problem! I am planning to email to see if they are even planning to consider the self-sustaining plan. Can't hurt.

 

[skschlag]

Ok. I found it

Here is a link: https://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/2020-02/BOR_Bylaws_2020.pdf

Here is the text. It is on page 5:

Items and supporting documentation to be included in the docket should be in the office of the Secretary at least ten calendar days before the meeting at which consideration is expected.

 

[lostinfog]

I was debating to start a new thread and sk I don’t know if this will help you with the Men’s MN situation.
W&M is restoring the women’s gymnastics program as of now but not the Men’s.

W&M Restores Women's Gymnastics Program - CollegeGymFans.com

Faced with a Title IX lawsuit, W&M has restored Women's Gymnastics, along with Women's volleyball and swimming. The programs were set to be cut due to the financial difficulties caused by COVID-19. Sadly, the Men's program remains cut and the path forward is even more challenging due...

www.collegegymfans.com

 

[skschlag]

I was debating to start a new thread and sk I don’t know if this will help you with the Men’s MN situation.
W&M is restoring the women’s gymnastics program as of now but not the Men’s.

W&M Restores Women's Gymnastics Program - CollegeGymFans.com

Faced with a Title IX lawsuit, W&M has restored Women's Gymnastics, along with Women's volleyball and swimming. The programs were set to be cut due to the financial difficulties caused by COVID-19. Sadly, the Men's program remains cut and the path forward is even more challenging due...

www.collegegymfans.com

Yeah. That is fantastic for the women, but not so much for the men. I have heard they are still discussing the men.

 

[duyetanh]

I was debating to start a new thread and sk I don’t know if this will help you with the Men’s MN situation.
W&M is restoring the women’s gymnastics program as of now but not the Men’s.

W&M Restores Women's Gymnastics Program - CollegeGymFans.com

Faced with a Title IX lawsuit, W&M has restored Women's Gymnastics, along with Women's volleyball and swimming. The programs were set to be cut due to the financial difficulties caused by COVID-19. Sadly, the Men's program remains cut and the path forward is even more challenging due...

www.collegegymfans.com

Ok seriously, why not the men’s? Wtheck is going on these days.

 

[skschlag]

Ok seriously, why not the men’s? Wtheck is going on these days.

So initially it was financial. But now it is just Title IX.