FY12 Operating Budget Request
August 9, 2010
University of Alaska Anchorage
Summary of FY12 Operating Budget Requests
Program Increments and Fixed Costs Requests
PROGRAM INCREMENTS
MAU
Ranking
Program
Area
Title
GF
NGF
Highest Priority Requests:
1
Other
CPISB Positions
2
Health
HSB Positions
3
Health
Dietetics and Nutrition Program Expansion
4
Health
Graduate Nursing Faculty – FNP
5
Health
RRANN/Nursing Workforce Diversity
6
Health
Stress Physiology Faculty
7
Teacher Ed
Early Childhood Development
8
Engineering
Engineering Faculty
9
Stu Success
Honors College
10
Stu Success
Increasing Student Degree/Goal Attainment
11
WFD
Process Technology - KPC
12
WFD
AAST Vocational Program - KOC
13
WFD
Renewal Energy Program - MSC
14
WFD
Outdoor Recreational Program - PWSCC
15
WFD
Architectural/Engineering Faculty
16
Health
Nursing Tutor Coordinator
17
Health
Health Student Services Coordinator
18
Other
Alaska Native Studies Art Program
19
Teacher Ed
Alaska Education Policy Research
20
Engineering
Engineering Student Assistants
Total Highest Priority Requests
Other Priority Requests:
21
22
23
24
25
Health
Health
Health
Health
Health
Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Health Programs Development Personnel
Clinical/Translational Faculty (WWAMI)
AHEC Clinical Rotations
Human Services Faculty
26
Stu Success
ANSEP Director & Staff Salaries
27
Other
University Advancement - Development
Total Other Priority Requests
Total Program Requests
314.2
392.6
77.4
130.0
411.1
100.0
145.0
150.0
200.0
304.6
375.0
90.0
113.2
130.0
73.7
88.3
62.2
53.3
220.4
180.0
3,611.0
75.0
260.0
100.0
195.0
230.3
272.3
250.0
1,382.6
4,993.6
20.0
20.0
25.0
25.0
20.0
30.0
20.0
10.0
25.0
20.0
20.0
5.0
20.0
260.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
40.0
50.0
150.0
410.0
FIXED COST INCREMENTS
1
Fixed
Health Sciences Building Operating Costs
2
Fixed
Library Fixed Costs
Total Fixed Costs
GRAND TOTAL – PROGRAM INCREMENTS AND FIXED COSTS
1
691.0
464.2
1,155.2
6,148.8
410.0
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Program Increments:
1. CPISB Positions
Theme:
$314.2 GF
Enhancing Competitive Research
Preparing Alaskans for High Demand Jobs
In FY11, the University received one-time funding of $314.2 to support staffing levels in the science
areas for the ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building which opened in the Fall of 2009. The CPISB
science teaching laboratories and classrooms support professional programs including Nursing and other
high demand areas as well as providing science general education and instructional space for majors in
science degrees. This increment requests that the one-time funding be converted to base funding.
2. Health Science Building Staffing
Theme:
$392.6 GF
Preparing Alaskans for High Demand Jobs
Enhancing Student Success
With the opening of the new Health Science Building in Fall 2011, additional staffing is necessary for
simulation laboratories. Clinical simulation reinforces student learning by providing a safe environment
for clinical practice, thus building confidence and bridging the gap between theoretical and practical
applications. It will require staffing in the areas of medical laboratory, nursing, physician assistant, and
physician education.
New positions are requested as follows:
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Clinical simulation delivery coordinator ($114.0) – Within the new building, three new high tech
simulation labs for Nursing, a core lab for medical lab, assessment labs for physician assistant
and the video technology (vTC) to expand the use of simulation beyond Anchorage will be
included. The coordinator would have clinical practice skills and the ability to support faculty in
mannequin-based and standardized patient simulation.
Expanding Access for Health Programs (EAHP) Educational Program Manager ($98.9) – This
position would facilitate the five statewide regional simulation coalitions being formed with
partners from the local University campus with nursing cohorts and local healthcare facilities.
The health care facilities are essential to the health degree programs because they provide
clinical placements for our students. Longer term, the HSB will serve as a hub to this statewide
network.
Simulation Technician 2 ($90.0) – This position is primarily responsible for coordination with all
simulation-user faculty, staff and students, in the implementation and evaluation of simulation
scenarios for both basic and high fidelity simulation. The 12 community campuses with nursing
cohorts will need technical assistance for the HSB hub. This involves day-to-day use of the
simulation labs, running the computerized mannequins during scenarios being facilitated by
faculty, and troubleshooting any technology problems, including the advanced video system
software for debriefings.
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Simulation Technician 1 ($89.7) – This position would provide day-to-day support for
simulation scenarios, particularly with high fidelity applications, mannequin/computer set-up,
and scenario implementation as assurance to faculty that all technology works with class
schedules and room usage.
3. Dietetics and Nutrition Program Expansion
Theme:
$77.4 GF
$20.0 NGF
High Demand Jobs
Bachelor’s degrees in dietetics and nutrition were approved by the Board of Regents last year and are
underway. The new degree in Nutrition (BS) began accepting majors in January 2010; there are
currently 36 majors enrolled. These degrees rounded out the nutrition/dietetics offerings which
previously included a dietetics internship and a fully distance delivered nutrition minor. In 2006, a
statewide feasibility study indicated the need for a baccalaureate degree program in nutrition in Alaska.
This finding, in addition to the ever-increasing rates of diabetes and obesity, and along with constant
(approximately 25-35) requests per year for these degrees, supported the strong need for BS degrees in
nutrition and dietetics. An additional professor was hired to support this effort using temporary bridge
funding. With students now enrolled and the programs growing, the faculty member needs to be
supported.
4. Graduate Nursing Faculty - FNP
Theme:
$130.0 GF
$20.0 NGF
High Demand Jobs
The importance of advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) to the provision of primary care in Alaska is
acknowledged. The UAA School of Nursing prepared two types of advanced nurse practitioners: family
and psychiatric/mental health, with the family nurse practitioner program the largest. More than 25% of
ANPs practicing in Alaska today have graduated from UAA. The School’s graduate offerings also
include Nursing Education, providing an opportunity for nurses to become faculty members, at a time of
a critical shortage locally and nationally. While the programs have capacity for additional students, and
there is high interest in gaining admission to them, there is insufficient faculty to sustain an increase in
admissions. This request will support two half time faculty members which will enable us to double the
number of family nurse practitioner students admitted each year (from 7 to 15 admissions) while
maintaining admissions to the other two programs. It is important to note that UAA nursing graduate
programs are accessible statewide.
5. RRANN/Nursing Workforce Diversity
Theme:
$411.1 GF
$25.0 NGF
High Demand Jobs
The Recruitment and Retention of Alaska Natives into Nursing has graduated 120 Alaska Native nurses
since it first admitted students in 1999. There are currently 65 pre-majors and 35 in the clinical nursing
programs. This program provides tutoring, interaction with role models, stipends and other forms of
assistance to students across the state, many of whom come from small rural schools and families with
no previous college graduates. The Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) program provides similar
services for students from academically or economically disadvantaged backgrounds and those
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otherwise underrepresented in the workforce. The NWD has graduated 100 nurses in its four years of
operation. These two important programs have been funded through a patchwork of federal grants for
the past twelve years. These funding sources are nearly exhausted and by 2012 the RRANN/NWD
programs will require ongoing support to continue in operation. We are still far from achieving general
population equivalence for nurses from underrepresented minorities in Alaska. Patient care is improved
when culturally aligned staff is involved, particularly for elders and others with language and cognitive
issues. The requested funding will support 4 FTE program staff.
6. Stress Physiology Faculty
Theme:
$100.0 GF
$25.0 NGF
Enhancing Competitive Research
This position is requested for the UAA Department of Biological Sciences to augment departmental
expertise in biomedicine by hiring a physiologist that focuses on the cellular and molecular basis of
stress. The successful applicant’s expertise will dovetail with past federal initiatives and is intended to fit
with the IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) II cellular basis of disease focus
area. Stress, broadly defined as any external source of damage to the cell or organism, impacts all
aspects of human physiology and, by extension, health. This position will also create opportunities for
collaboration with other programs beyond Biological Sciences at UAA, including Public Health,
Nursing and Psychology.
7. Early Childhood Development
Theme:
$145.0 GF
High Demand Jobs
This request will replace current funding provided by TVEP with general funds (two FTE faculty).
College of Education Early Childhood faculty have played key roles in aligning the AA and Bachelor’s
degrees to meet national standards required by the National Association for the Education of Young
Children (NAEYC). This program has been integrally involved with Providence Alaska Medical Center
and its inclusion of an Early Childhood education classroom in the Providence Center for child
Development. The room will allow Early Childhood faculty and students to observe and study children
through live-feed technology.
The Early Childhood program works closely with the Anchorage School District and the childcare
community (Head Start, RurAL Cap, etc.) through internships, mentoring, project support and
instruction. Through this close partnership, many Early Childhood program graduates are employed as
teachers and childcare providers across the state.
8. Engineering Faculty
Theme:
$150.0 GF
$20.0 NGF
High Demand Jobs
The request for a new faculty reflects the growth in the BSE program, particularly the need for
additional Electrical Engineering (EE) faculty. In the UAA School of Engineering, student headcount,
majors, and enrollments have nearly doubled in the past five years and are up nearly 15 percent for Fall
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2010 at the current time. Faculty hiring has lagged behind growth, leaving a critical faculty shortage to
meet the needs of the students.
The faculty position requested in Electrical Engineering is consistent with the hiring plan for the BSE
program, driven largely by the need for upper division course selections required for EE major students.
These courses cover the material that is in strong demand by industry, and provide students the technical
and design experience that enhances their ability to meet industry needs.
9. Honors College
Theme:
$200.0 GF
$30.0 NGF
Enhancing Student Success
The University Honors College supports the UAA disciplinary schools and colleges through recruitment
of exceptional students, providing academic advising and student support, partnering to bridge
undergraduate research experiences with post graduate opportunities, and partnering to support student
opportunities in the community. The College helps students develop a competitive edge for career
options as well as for admission to the best graduate and professional schools in the nation.
In addition, the Honors College provides students opportunities to participate in seminars, learning
communities, community engagement, and research at the undergraduate level, enhancing graduation
rates by engaging students and increasing retention. Providing undergraduate students with research
experiences has been shown to lead to an increase in student perseverance in higher education, higher
graduation rates, and a greater number of students pursuing bachelor and graduate studies. Funding is
requested for additional staff for student support and faculty labor costs for Honors courses.
10. Increasing Student Degree/Goal Attainment
Theme:
$304.6 GF
Enhancing Student Success
UAA is committed to increasing the student degree/goal attainment rate of all degree-seeking students.
UAA’s own success deploying educational advisors in schools and colleges has positively contributed
towards increasing the rate of persistence for bachelor’s degree seeking students. The Anchorage
campus continues to see an increase in associate degree-seeking and undeclared degree-seeking
students. Educational advising for these students is provided by the Advising and Testing Center, where
additional educational advisors are needed to meet the increased demand. Requested is funding for new
academic development/student success professionals. Additionally, UAA plans to implement the
nationally used and highly effective MAP-Works®, Making Achievement Possible, a comprehensive
student support and intervention program. MAP-Works® identifies first and second-year students early
each semester allowing for immediate support and intervention. MAP-Works® then serves as the
infrastructure to manage those critical outreach efforts.
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11. Process Technology – KPC
Theme:
$375.0 GF
$20.0 NGF
High Demand Jobs
Funds are requested for two faculty members (one each at the Kenai River Campus and KPC’s
Anchorage Extension Site), and one coordinator for the Process Technology program at KPC. It is
estimated that the industry demand for process operators and student interest saw the largest increase
last year since the program started in 2000. Increased oil and gas exploration in various areas of the
state, along with increased mining activity and construction of the gas pipeline on the horizon, indicates
the demand for graduates could double or triple within the next 2-7 years. Headcount and student credit
hour production at the Anchorage campus has increased from 39 students and 259 credit hours in Fall
2005 to 63 students and 463 credit hours in Fall 2009, but with only one faculty member. The Kenai
River Campus has experienced similar growth, with two faculty members, one of which is supported by
workforce development (TVEP) funds. This request will replace the TVEP funding and add two
additional positions for the program.
There is presently a waiting list for the KPC Process Technology introductory classes. The Kenai River
Campus has also increased students and SCH. Additional faculty are needed to meet the demand, and a
program coordinator will enable more internships, increased interaction with the Alaska Process
Industries Career Consortium (APICC), and summer job opportunities.
12. AAST Vocational Program – KOC
Theme:
$90.0 GF
$10.0 NGF
High Demand Jobs
The Career, Vocational and Technical Program at Kodiak College is one of the fastest growing
academic areas. As the program has grown from career specialty certificates in welding and
occupational safety to the Associates Degree in Applied Science and Technology with an emphasis on
preparing students for construction careers, a need has arisen to seek a full-time faculty to oversee the
program to continue its successful development and satisfy accreditation requirements and best
practices.
13. Renewable Energy Program – MSC
Theme:
$113.2 GF
$25.0 NGF
High Demand Jobs
The new Occupational Endorsement in Renewable Energy debuted with the first introductory course
offered in Spring 2010. The course reached its capacity quickly, requiring another offering during the
summer semester. The first cohort for the program will begin Fall 2010 semester. To ensure a quality
program and development of an associate’s degree, a full-time faculty member is needed.
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14. Outdoor Recreation Program – PWS
Theme:
$130.0 GF
$20.0 NGF
High Demand Jobs
The PWSCC Outdoor Recreational Leadership Program would be based in Valdez with a partnership
component with Kenai Peninsula College, and would transfer into a 4-year program being developed by
UAA’s Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department (HPER). The geographic areas of
Prince William Sound and the Kenai Peninsula and their surroundings would make this program a draw
for students, particularly from out of state. As there are relatively few AAS programs in Outdoor
Recreation Management, and none currently in Alaska, there is strong potential for the program to draw
national attention from prospective students. It is estimated that at least 25 students would enter the
program each year. The funding request would support a full-time coordinator to develop and
implement the program.
15. Architectural/Engineering Faculty
Theme:
$73.7 GF
$20.0 NGF
High Demand Jobs
The Construction and Design Technology (CDT) department requests funds to hire one additional AET
faculty member. The department’s two programs, Architectural and Engineering Technology (AET)
and Construction Management (CM) prepare architectural/engineering technicians and construction
managers in support of the construction industry. The two programs share a core of six cross-listed
classes.
16. Nursing Tutor Coordinator
Theme:
$88.3 GF
High Demand Jobs
Enhancing Student Success
The Nursing Tutor Coordinator is responsible for recruiting tutors for pre-nursing and clinical major
courses for nursing students, as well as providing tutoring services within areas of expertise. Current
tutors provide services to over 100 students enrolled in either pre-nursing or nursing major courses.
This request is for one staff position.
17. Health Student Services Coordinator
Theme:
$62.2 GF
$5.0 NGF
High Demand Jobs
Enhancing Student Success
The UAA Allied Health Sciences (AHS) Student Services Coordinator (SSC) is instrumental in student
and faculty support within the Allied Health Division. It is estimated that the SSC has made contact with
over 200 prospective and current students and close to 1000 general attendees at health and general
career fairs annually. The SSC is often the initial point of contact for prospective students and provides
academic advising to students, as well as working with students and faculty to assure students are
prepared for their courses by working through technical issues related to the distance delivery of courses
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and ensuring students have received all course materials. The SSC also works with partner campuses,
including those associated with UAA, UAF and UAS, to establish a statewide effort to promote student
success in the Allied Health programs. As distance students are often in locations other than where their
classes are based, this collaboration with partner campuses is becoming increasingly important to
support students to be successful and complete health programs. Currently, this position is funded
through grants that will be ending and this request is to provide base funds for this essential activity (one
FTE staff position).
18. Alaska Native Studies Art Program
Theme:
$53.3 GF
$20.0 NGF
Provide Community Intellectual Growth
The Alaska Native Studies Art Program will offer courses directed to Alaska Native and other interested
students that study the traditional native arts. The program currently has its own studio on a temporary
basis. The program invites a number of Alaska Native elders and artists to assist in the instruction of the
program. This program also aligns with the special mission of UAA to foster Alaska Native student
education, and touches on the UAA core themes of teaching and learning, student success, UAA
community, and the public square. Funding is requested for one full-time faculty position.
19. Alaska Education Policy Research
Theme:
$220.4 GF
Enhancing Competitive Research
This request will establish and operate the Center for Alaska Education Policy Research within ISER.
Alaska faces numerous challenges related to education policy, including teacher retention, high dropout
rates, finance, and access to education in rural areas. There remains a significant need for more policy
research, both focused on policy making and on the link between policy and practice. This work needs
to encompass the entire range of education settings and ages. The proposed center will serve as the
intellectual focal point for statewide education policy research in collaboration with the colleges of
education and other faculty throughout the UA system.
20. Engineering Student Assistants
Theme:
$180.0 GF
High Demand Jobs
Teaching assistants at the undergraduate and graduate levels are needed to help with project-based
learning activities, lab work, grading, mentoring, tutoring, summer camps, outreach activities with K12
engineering academies, interface with students, and visitors from industry and industry-sponsored
student activities. Tutoring and mentoring of all engineering students is done by the School of
Engineering.
As enrollments in the School of Engineering have doubled within the past five years, the need for
student assistants has become increasingly critical. Integrating student assistants into the multitude of
activities that the School is involved with minimizes costs, enhances program efficiencies, and improves
program delivery.
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21. Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Theme:
$75.0 GF
$20.0 NGF
Enhancing Competitive Research
This position will act as a central resource for biomedical/health research, researchers and students, for
design, longitudinal and single-subject analysis, epidemiological analysis and design, and controlled
experimental design. This is a critical and foundational position to support health research and public
health instruction at UAA.
22. Health Programs Development Personnel
Theme:
$260.0 GF
High Demand Jobs
The Office of Health Programs Development (OHPD) works with campuses across the University of
Alaska system to design, develop, implement and distribute health programs to serve Alaska’s health
workforce needs. The OHPD also manages multi-campus projects to strengthen distance education and
the use of clinical simulation and other technologies, and to distribute allied health programs to rural
areas of the state. The Alaska Center for Rural Health – Alaska’s Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
program office is a component of the OHPD. The AHEC received $1.6 million in federal funds; this
request for an investment of State funds will enable continued federal funding. The OHPD staff is
involved in health workforce policy development, workforce research and planning activities with a
broad array of partner organizations from the health care industry, state government and other sectors.
One aspect of this work is support for implementation of the Alaska Health Workforce Plan. This
funding request will partially support 4 staff to carry out the essential functions associated with UAA’s
health mission and implementation of the Alaska Plan.
23. Clinical/Translational Faculty (WWAMI/INBRE)
Theme:
$100.0 GF
$20.0 NGF
Enhancing Competitive Research
This position will help staff a mid-career scientist on the UAA campus who will contribute
significantly to medical student instruction and catalyze development of the burgeoning
clinical/translational research effort in the U-Med District in Anchorage. Nationwide competition for
medical school professors demands enhanced funding for a successful recruitment. Funding for this
position will be leveraged as part of the IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)
federal program. This request will complete funding for the personnel costs of the position.
24. AHEC Clinical Rotations
Theme:
$195.0 GF
$20.0 NGF
High Demand Jobs
The work of the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) program office includes outreach to prospective
students to develop awareness of opportunities in health care, support for students in health programs to
obtain part of their training in rural and underserved areas of the state, and to provide continuing
education for health professionals working in such areas to promote retention. This office also supports
the AHEC centers located in and serving five large geographic regions of Alaska, and provides
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coordination, related research, and other assistance to the centers. These essential functions, common to
AHEC program offices across America, are initially supported through federal funds, with an
expectation that funding by each state will become primary over time. The Alaska AHEC system is at a
critical juncture where federal funding will become increasingly scarce. This next increment of State
funding is requested to continue this important support for meeting the health workforce needs of the
state.
25. Human Services Faculty
Theme:
$230.3 GF
$40.0 NGF
High Demand Jobs
This request will fund two additional faculty positions in order to maintain Human Services
infrastructure and meet accreditation guidelines. The programs have recently been reaccredited and the
need for sufficient faculty highlighted. The request is also made to continue successfully training human
service generalists to meet Alaska’s behavioral health needs.
The Human Services department serves approximately 400 majors and maintains an average graduation
rate of 80 students per year. The present staffing pattern is not sufficient, creates serious concerns
regarding the department’s continued accreditation, and does not allow the department to meet student
and employer needs.
26. ANSEP Director Salary & Staff Positions
Theme:
$272.3 GF
High Demand Jobs
Enhancing Student Success
The Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) serves approximately 800 students in
high schools and at our universities across the state. Beginning with high school freshmen, structured
programs lead students each step of the way through high school, into the undergraduate years, on to
graduate school, and into professional life. The program is a nationally recognized model for excellence
in science and engineering education. This request will provide base support for the director and two
staff positions.
27. Development Support for High Priority Programs
Theme:
$250.0 GF
$50.0 NGF
High Demand Jobs
Enhancing Student Success
This funding will provide development (i.e., private fundraising) support for UAA’s highest priority
areas, including but not limited to health programs, engineering, education, business and athletics. This
development activity provides much-needed private support for programs, faculty, equipment and
scholarships necessary for student success, retention and graduation. Building a base of private support
now helps ensure a sustainable future for these programs critical to the future of Alaska.
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Fixed Costs:
1. Health Sciences Building Operating Costs
$691.0 GF
The new Health Sciences Building is scheduled to open in August of 2011. This 66,000 square foot
facility will provide much-needed laboratory space as well as education and instructional space for the
health sciences program. Maintenance and repair (M&R) needs total approximately $480,000 (1.5% of
construction cost of $32,000,000). In addition, the operations component for the building (utilities,
cleaning, grounds, snow removal, etc.) is approximately $211,000. The current average cost per square
foot for operations and maintenance is $8/gsf.
2. Library Fixed Costs
$464.2 GF
Subscription costs for journals and monographs have increased dramatically over the past five years.
Analysis was performed by compiling the average prices for approximately 3,000 journal titles in 2005
compared to the same 3,000 journal titles in 2010. To determine the inflationary rate for monographs
over five years, pricing information from Yankee Book Peddler was analyzed. The five-year
inflationary increase for academic journals has increased approximately 55%, while the inflationary rate
for monographs has increased approximately 13% over the same five-year period. This request will
adjust for inflationary costs and cover the deficiencies experienced for library collections.
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