Saint Augustine’s University tackling financial plans amid payroll struggles.

TLDR:

• Saint Augustine’s University is facing a financial crisis and accreditation uncertainty.
• Interim President, Dr. Marcus Burgess, discussed steps being taken to address the issues.

Amid financial troubles and accreditation concerns, interim president Dr. Marcus Burgess held a press conference to address Saint Augustine’s University’s plans moving forward. The university has faced challenges with overdue paychecks, leading to class cancellations and uncollected trash on campus. Dr. Burgess acknowledged the long-standing financial issues at the institution and outlined steps being taken to address them. These steps include meeting payroll, preparing an appeal for accreditation removal, working with a financial consultant team, and conducting a financial audit. The university is committed to overcoming this crisis and moving forward towards financial viability.