Tuition and Fee Proposal Academic Years 2017 and 2018
Overview of Meetings and Committee Charge
AGENDA - November 4th Welcome and Introductions Overview of Meetings and Committee Charge- Lenora C. Chapman, Associate Vice President for Financial Affairs Overview of Operating Budget & Revenue Structure - Mary Simon, Sr. Director of Budget Planning & Development Graduation Rate Improvement Plan Initiatives (GRIP) - Dr. Sandra Welch, Senior Vice Provost for Accountability and Institutional Effectiveness Tuition and Fee Structure – Lenora C. Chapman, Associate Vice President for Financial Affairs
AGENDA - November 4th Mandatory Fee Presentations Automated Service Charge - Dr. John Frederick, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Library Resources Charge - Dr. John Frederick, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Transportation Fee – Clay Haverland, Director of Business Auxiliary Services Discussion, Q&A, Wrap-up - Lenora C. Chapman, Associate Vice President for Financial Affairs
Tuition and Fee Committee Role What is the role of the Committee? Review details of the tuition and fee proposal resulting in a recommendation to the President and Board of Regents; Serve as conduit to other student groups to ensure transparency & consultation; Actively participate in the process.
What is the Tuition and Fee Proposal? Biennial process for setting tuition and fee rates. The University appoints a group of students and faculty to review and discuss the tuition and fee rates proposed for the upcoming two year period. Rates will cover Academic Years 2017 and 2018 Each University of Texas institution follows the same guidelines
Proposal Assumptions 1. Consultative. The campus community should be involved throughout the process. 2. Open and transparent. Students, faculty and staff and the general public should have access to the information used in determining Tuition and Fee rates. 3. Comprehensive. Proposals must take into account statutory tuition, board authorized/designated tuition and mandatory fees. Proposals also include average course and program fees so students can predict the cost of attendance. 4. Strategic. Proposals must be in alignment with UTSA’s strategic plan and address the institutions greatest priorities.
Proposal Assumptions-Cont’d 5. Impact. Proposals should take into account student affordability. 6. Efficiency. Proposals should take into consideration cost saving initiatives that improve efficiency and productivity.
Review Tuition and Fee (T&F) Proposal Website http://www.utsa.edu/financialaffairs/TuitionFees/proposals.html Added Tuition and Fee before the T&F. This sets the idea that T&F will be used again within this PowerPoint and what it means.