MANKATO – Minnesota State University President Richard Davenport says he will not approve an increase in student fees to support four athletic programs. Davenport says the university, however, will fund women’s tennis because it is a conference sport. But men’s tennis, women’s bowling and men’s swimming will be eliminated.
In an April 12 advisory referendum, MSU students voted 1,796 to 1,287 in favor of raising student fees by 75 cents per credit to keep the sports.
In making his decision not to go with the advisory referendum, Davenport says only 12 percent of the student body voted for the referendum.
The program cuts represent one-third of the planned $560,000 in athletic department cuts.
In making his decision not to go with the advisory referendum, Davenport says only 12 percent of the student body voted for the referendum.
The program cuts represent one-third of the planned $560,000 in athletic department cuts.