Town Hall Meeting
Budget Allocation
Nov. 15 & 16, 2005
Historical Perspective
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State tax rebate in 2000
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September 11, 2001
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State budget deficits in 2002
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Campus cost saving measures in 2003
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Positive budget balance in 2004
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One-time and Permanent Strategic Investments in
2005
Current Issues
Internal Issues
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Three years of declining enrollment
Increasing enrollment in on-line courses
Low retention and graduation rates
External Issues and Opportunities
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Projected decline in high school graduates
Projected increase in non-traditional students
Opportunity to pursue applied doctorate degrees
Closing of General College at U of M
Collaborative Budget Process
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Meet and Confer with bargaining units
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Student government consultation
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Town Hall Budget meetings
Initial Budget Assumptions
FY 06
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FY 07
Enrollment
13,900
14,200
Tuition increase
4%
0%
Salaries
4%
4%
Health insurance
7.5%
7.5%
Fuel increase
55%
5%
Supplies and equipment
3%
2%
Tuition waivers GAs
4%
0%
Reserve balance
5%
5%
Debt service based on FY 06 appropriation
November 1, 2005 Office of the Chancellor allocation
Budget Variables
Issues Pending for FY’06, FY’07
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Final Contract Settlement Costs
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Tuition rate for FY07
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(Chancellor’s Allocation Adjustment rec’d
Nov.1)
FY ’06 Allocations Update
Proposed Additions to base:
 Began to restore funding levels to that of
FY’03 and FY’04
 Allocated in spring, effective July 1, 2005
Contingent Additions to base:
 Enhance operations to provide a better
educational environment for our students
 Strategic planning themes
 Allocated in summer, effective July 1, 2005
Contingent Additions:
Academic Distinction
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Additional Graduate assistants
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Accreditation expenses
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Additional Undergraduate
Studies faculty and student
development
Contingent Additions:
Diversity & Social Justice
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Additional ADA accommodations
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SEVIS coordinator in International Studies
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Enhance Respect and Responsibility
program
Contingent Additions:
Service Community
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Campus security officer
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Additional 75% FTE academic advisor
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New student kickoff activities
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MN Campus Compact membership (1/2
funded by SL&D)
Contingent Additions:
Technology
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Electronic classrooms
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LR&TS equipment
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Computer security technician
Contingent Additions:
Univ./Community Relations
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Recruitment-focused advertising
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Additional development position
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Athletic Media Relations position
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KVSC position (restore manager cuts)
Contingent Additions:
University Infrastructure
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2 general maintenance workers
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1 trades maintenance worker
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Strategic planning position (Institutional
Effectiveness)
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Repair & Replacement funding restoration
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Maintenance vehicles
Budget Planning Process
for FY ’07
Parameters for priorities
• Student recruitment and retention
• Student support
• University infrastructure
• Based on strategic planning themes
FY’06 & FY’07 Budgets
FY’06
Adjustments
FY’07
State Appropriation
52,486,476
(709,261)
51,777,215
Tuition
66,596,410
1,429,650
68,026,060
2,316,000
1,200,000
3,516,000
121,398,886
1,920,389
123,319,275
(750,000)
(750,000)
$121,398,886
1,170,389
$122,569,275
Salaries
73,524,398
2,947,812
76,472,210
Fringe
21,520,027
1,263,770
22,783,797
Supplies & Equipment
15,942,971
379,186
16,322,157
Fenced & Contractual
2,026,987
20,107
2,047,094
Permanent Investments
4,385,942
996,086
5,382,028
155,000
155,000
Other
Total Gross Revenue
Enrollment Fluctuation
Total Net Revenue
Reserve Requirement
Total Expenditures
117,400,325
5,761,961
123,162,286
Balance
3,998,561
(4,591,572)
(593,011)
Proposed Additions to FY’06 & ’07:
Budget Implications
FY’06
FY’07
Balance (11/01/05)
$3,998,561
($593,011)
Academic Distinction
(2,052,725)
(2,147,100)
Service Community
(1,506,000)
(916,000)
Diversity & Social Justice
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(140,000)
University Community
Relations
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(273,000)
439,836
(4,069,111)
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6%
Budget Additions
Total
Tuition Increase (if
balanced on tuition)
Proposed Additions to FY’06 &
’07: Academic Distinction
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Academic program start-up (salaries and
operating budget)
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COSE study and pre-design
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Employment certification fees
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Electron microscope
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First Year Experience Program (Associate Dean,
clerical and program expansion)
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Graduate student recruitment & scholarships
Proposed Additions to FY’06
& ’07: Academic Distinction
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Institutional Effectiveness
International admissions & recruitment
Marketing
MnSCU/COE Teacher Center
On-line classes
PSEO funding
Search firms/ Deans & VP
Twin Cities admissions recruiter
801 renovation (Ethnic Studies/advising)
Proposed Additions to FY’06 & ’07:
Diversity & Social Justice
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CARE Campus Climate Initiative
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Under-served student services
Proposed Additions to FY’06 & ’07:
Service Community
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24/7 library access (student request)
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Call box cameras
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Career Services/Athletics
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Counseling & Psych Services
Division of General Studies (partial restoration, director,
and program expansion)
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Furnishings & equipment
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Grad asst/HR
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Kick Off Week expansion
Purchase 808 5th Ave S.
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Risk manager
Proposed Additions to FY’06 & ’07:
University Community Relations
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Fundraising campaign support
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Graphics Graduate Assistant
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Alumni Office receptionist (part-time) (partial
restoration of cuts)
What Comes Next?
• November 16 – FY 07 Student Consultation letters to
MSUSA
• November 21 – President’s Council approves final FY 07
budget materials & submits to Chancellor’s office
• December 7 – MnSCU Board holds public hearings
• January 18-19 – Final MnSCU Board approval
• February – FY 06 budget updated with Spring enrollment
figures, and final FY 07 budget published on campus
• May – FY 07 budget detail sheets issued to departments
• June – FY 07 budgets entered in system
And finally…
…FY 08 and FY 09
budget discussions
begin in the spring!
Town Hall Meeting
Questions or Comments?
For a copy of this presentation and
complete budget documents
discussed go to:
www.stcloudstate.edu/budget