Marshall president Stephen J. Kopp is making some serious changes to how things are done at Marshall University. The times have changed and the ability to adapt has become more than necessary.
Following Gov. Manchin’s State of the State Address, Kopp issued a statement discussing the current status of the University, improvement that have been made and ways to ensure success and stability for the future. Kopp said that simply sacrificing to stay afloat is not good enough, and that the University must, “emerge from this financial maelstrom stronger, more focused and fully prepared to better serve the needs of our community, our state, out region and, ultimately, our nation.”
This is not an easy time for people in Kopp’s position. The task of making cuts, while still moving the University forward and making it more successful is enough to keep anyone up at night. Kopp’s optimism shines through his statement, however, and it is that bright outlook on the future that can and will make Marshall University everything that he envisions it can be.
I found Kopp's optimism reminiscent of what Gov. Manchin said in his State of the State in that we have done well so far but work still has to be done. They both understand that they need to run a more efficient organization.
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