Strategic Tuition and Fee IssuesSHAPING THE UNIVERSITY

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Context

2 year decisions<5% per yearLower quartile of

peers

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Cabinet PrioritiesFinance human capital Strengthen academic coreRespond to technology needsBuild solvent athletic program

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Within a Conservative Approach

Institution

FY 2014-15 Undergraduate Resident

Students Tuition and Fees

University of North Carolina Wilmington $6,315California State University Chico $7,002Truman State University $7,374Murray State University $7,392University of Northern Iowa $7,749Towson University $8,590SUNY at Binghamton $8,619University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire $8,744California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo $8,919Western Washington University $8,965James Madison University $9,662University of Maryland-Baltimore County $10,384University of Maine $10,606College of Charleston $10,878The University of Texas at Dallas $11,806Rowan University $12,616The College of New Jersey $15,024College of William and Mary $17,656Source: College Board

$1,434

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Quick Highlight Summary

UG Res. Tuition: + 4.02% in FY 16+ 4.00% in FY 17

Fees: + 4.9% in FY 16+ 4.6% in FY 17

Housing: + 2% in FY 16

Food: + 3.25% in FY 16

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Other factors: Mid-year FY 15 reversions 2% state cut in FY 16

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Strategic Issue One: Human Resources

85% equity level for SPA employeesRetention money for key EPA

employeesNote: Could not afford across

the board increases

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Strategic Issue Two: Academic Core

Faculty positions in key departments

Applied learning

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Strategic Issue Three:Technology

Upgrade and maintain WI-FI System

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Strategic Issue Four: Athletics

Fee increases in FY 16 & FY 17($28 and $42 per student)

Balanced approach◦Moderate fee revenue◦Budget and program “right sizing”◦Increased fundraising

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On to the details…but

Many other components◦Restoring key areas

Recommendations are limited compared to total need

Need to focus on strategic issues