Budget Information Session January 28, 2009 Sizing Up the Challenge Our Approach Questions and Answers Timeline and Next Steps

Governor’s Budget The Size of the Challenge Cuts of 17% in the second year of the biennium A tuition increase would reduce that to 12% Gap of $4.1 million in 2010 and $6.5 million in 2011 (after tuition increases)

Governor’s Budget The Size of the Challenge Likely worse in the final budget from the legislature Our budget planning is at 10 and 15 percent 84% of our budget is salaries and benefits so position cuts will be required

Budget Principles  Budget decisions should reflect the college’s commitment to teaching and learning in interdisciplinary/interactive programs and courses for a diverse community of students, faculty and staff. At the same time, we need to focus on the needs of current and future students.

Budget Principles  Ask what activities and services must continue to be accomplished within the context of a small public liberal arts college (determining what is essential to our mission).

Budget Principles  Cuts should be prioritized rather than attempting to evenly distribute the entire reduction amount across-the-board.  Evergreen is not an island. There are issues beyond the college’s control.

Budget Questions and Answers

Budget Timeline January to early February – VPs continue gathering info and develop more detailed budget scenarios February – VPs compare scenarios across divisions and develop recommendations

Budget Timeline March –VPs share draft recommendations with campus community before finalizing –Campus community provides input and feedback –VPs refine, make recommendations and present to President April 27 – Scheduled end of legislative session

Budget Timeline Early May – VPs and president make final adjustments to recommendation based on legislative decisions and forward to Trustees for review and approval July 1 – Budget takes effect