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Boise State presidents says LAUNCH enrollment up, defends lawsuit spending and highlights Institute For Advancing American Values
Summary
Boise State President Marlene Tromp told the JFAC hearing that LAUNCH enrollment is 1,300, the university used non‑taxpayer funds to defend a court case (about $1.5 million), and the campus Institute For Advancing American Values aims to broaden civil dialogue while UF‑100/200 sections remain elective.
Boise State University President Marlene Tromp told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Jan. 29 that 1,300 students are enrolled in the state LAUNCH program at Boise State, reiterated the university’s commitment to student success and defended the use of non‑taxpayer funds to mount a legal defense in a recent lawsuit.
Tromp, joined by campus leaders including Provost John Buckwalter and CFO Alicia Esti, said the university spent about $1.5 million on the defense, paid from non‑taxpayer sources through Idaho Risk Management, and does not expect a large additional cost from an appeal. “We used only non taxpayer funds to support the defense of that lawsuit,” Tromp said.
On academic and student‑support issues, Tromp and Kevin Campbell (LSO) provided a budget overview: Boise State serves more than 27,000 students, personnel costs…
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