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University Daily Kansan
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https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/49290

Title: Report: Consultants Cost KU Millions, Offer Few Benefits
Summary: A report reveals that the University of Kansas spends millions on consultants with little evidence of positive outcomes, according to University Senate president Suzanne Shontz. The article details findings about consultant spending and lack of verifiable benefits across various university departments.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university spending; consulting services; administrative costs
Named Entities: Shontz, Suzanne [University Senate president]; Barrett-Gonzalez, Ron [aerospace engineering associate professor]; Baldelomar, Angie [reporter]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Lawmakers' Decision Triggers Raises for KU Employees
Summary: The University of Kansas announces pay increases for faculty and staff following a state legislature decision. The article details percentage increases for different employee categories and funding sources for the salary adjustments.
Category: campus news
Subjects: employee compensation; salary increases; university budget
Named Entities: Boese, Chandler [reporter]
Confidence: 0.9

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