In this edition of Vargas Speaks : • A recap of eclipse activities at Southeast • How Southeast is looking on headcount the first week of classes • Update on the budget for the university for FY18 and the prospect of future cuts and how the university is addressing the budget challenges • Update on retention and graduation rates • Dr. Vargas talks about some of his short and long-term goals for Southeast • Dr. Vargas shares some of the accomplishments he's most proud of after two years serving