We're pleased that Moody鈥檚 Investors Service has revised WSU鈥檚 financial outlook to
stable from negative.
Vice President for Finance and Administration Werner Golling spoke at length with Moody's lead analyst for higher education, who developed the report issued this week.
The following thoughts from Moody's analyst shows a clear understanding of what we鈥檙e striving to accomplish:
The university distinguishes itself from competitors through its comparatively low cost tuition pricing structure, comprehensive programming and extensive applied learning opportunities through its corporate partnerships. Its Innovation Campus provides for close strategic ties to the city of 麻豆破解版, serving as a key driver of economic activity and applied research. While competitive challenges persist, a well-managed enrollment strategy will support continued steady student demand and net tuition revenue growth above inflation.
WSU has an effective executive leadership team that demonstrates good financial stewardship,
long-term planning and careful enrollment management. A 5-year capital plan identifies
both needs and financing sources for infrastructure investment. Management has taken
tangible actions to closely align the university to the community, further strengthening
its regional standing as a key economic driver.