Chancellor Carol Christ took over for Nicholas Dirks this past week, becoming the first woman chancellor in the University’s history. Welcome and Go Bears!
Christ will come in with many tasks to accomplish, but perhaps the most daunting role ahead of her doesn’t have anything to with academics or the university proper. Christ is known for being one of the top people in charge of balancing the budget, and that role will only become more paramount as the university and the athletic department face even stronger budget constraints.
Since resuming her former duties as executive vice chancellor and provost, Christ has been instrumental in tackling what had been a $150 million budget deficit, working tirelessly with constituencies across the campus to identify efficiencies and new income streams.