Ohio Task Force
on Affordability and Efficiency
(formerly Accenture Update)
Board of Trustees
December 4, 2015
Recent Developments
Governor created “Blue Ribbon” Task Force as part of FY16-FY17 biennial
budget bill
Titled “Ohio Task Force of Affordability and Efficiency in Higher
Education”
Chaired by Ohio State University CFO
Seven other members from outside Higher Education
Created Advisory Board with university reps
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Task Force Work
June 23: Priority-setting and data review
July 21: Procurement and time to degree
August 14: Advisory panel
August 17: Assets, academic efficiencies and productivity (met at University
of Cincinnati)
September 2: Technology, share services (met at Bowling Green State
University)
September 11: Advisory panel
TBD: Finalize recommendations
October 1: Final report due
November 5: Presented findings at Trustees’ Conference hosted by
Chancellor
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Merging Our Work
We are merging the work of efficiency and affordability:
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BGSU – Accenture report/AROC Committees
Governor’s Ohio Task Force on Affordability and Efficiency
OBR Chancellor – Efficiency Advisory Committee
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Task Force Recommendations
Ohio Task Force Issued Recommendations in the
following areas:
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Use of savings
5-year goals
Strategic procurement
Assets and operations
Administrative cost reforms
Textbook affordability
Time to degree
Duplicative programs
Co-located campuses
Policy reforms
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BGSU Work Plan
1. 5% Student Cost Reduction Plan
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Board Approved at September 18, 2015 meeting
2. Plan for low enrollment, low performing course/programs
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Board approval will be sought at February 19, 2016
3. 5 Year Efficiency Goals – due July 1, 2016
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Board approval will be sought at May or June 2016 meeting
More details will be shared at appropriate future board meetings
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