In this edition of Vargas Speaks , Dr. Vargas discusses: • The university's budget for FY18 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018) and the additional withhold announced by the governor on June 30, 2017. • Details about the Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program being offered very soon by the university. • Potential impact of the recent tuition increase and attracting new students. • The importance of scholarships at Southeast. • Challenges in the recruitment of international students. • The Redhawks