WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET

Catamount Athletics at a Glance Our People: Approximately 70 full time staff 50% coaches; 50% support staff Our Clients: Approximately 350 student-athletes Fluctuates annually between 350 and 380 Our Recent Academic Outcomes: Federal Graduation Rate increased from 44% in 2014 to 64% in 2016 Competitive Outcomes: Tied directly to scholarship resources allotted each team

Catamount Revenues Student Fees Approximately $6.4 million (56% of budget) Southern Conference AVERAGE is 74% Self-Generated Revenue Approximately $3.8 million (33% of budget) Catamount Club has increased 159% over past five years Have been able to carry $500,000 in annual reserves since 2013 Corporate Sales has increased 333% over past five years State / NCAA / Southern Conference Revenue Approximately $1.3 million (11% of budget) University support has remained flat since 2012-2013 NCAA / SoCon support has decreased since 2012-2013

Catamount Expenditures Personnel & Benefits expenditures Approximately $5.2 million Accounts for 45% of total expenditures Scholarship expenditures Approximately $3.55 million Accounts for 30.5% of total expenditures Operating expenditures Approximately $2.85 million Accounts for 24.5% of total expenditures TOTAL anticipated expenditures Approximately $11.5 million

ANNUAL BUDGET PRESSURES State mandated salary increases (no funding from State) Approximately $260,000 increase in 2016-2017 5.3% increase in total Personnel & Benefits expenditures Approved increases in tuition, fees, room, & board Approximately $130,000 increase in 2016-2017 4.0 % increase in total Scholarship expenditures Continuous costs increases in travel and equipment Approximately $125,000 increase in 2016-2017 4.6% increase in total Operating expenditures Unfunded mandates Approximately $515,000 increase in 2016-2017 4.6% increase in TOTAL EXPENDITURES

2017-2018 Budget Outlook – 1.8% increase Student Fees Anticipated revenue increase of 6.0% Self-Generated Revenues Anticipated DECREASE of 2.1% in transfer from Foundation Reserves used to cover mandated increases in 2016-2017 Catamount Club & Corporate Sales WILL increase by 10% State / NCAA / Southern Conference Revenue $50,000 increase in NCAA distribution Anticipated expenditure increase Approximately $125,000 increase in scholarship costs Approximately $75,000 increase in team travel costs Potential reallocation of expenditure resources Reduction in part time hours Reduction in radio broadcasting expenditures Reduction in summer school funding

Prioritized Recurring/Ongoing Budget Requests 2017-2018 Division: Chancellor's Department: Athletics Priority Number Item Cost 1 Fall & Spring Scholarships $575,000 2 Summer School Scholarships $85,350 3 Team Travel $122,000 4 Recruiting travel $111,500 5 Operating budgets (combined) $100,000 6 Additional Coaching staff $250,000 7 Additional Athletic Trainers $318,000 8 Additional Support Staff $429,800 TOTAL $1,991,650

Prioritized One Time Budget Requests 2017-2018 Division: Chancellor's Department: Athletics Priority Number Item Cost 1 Track resurfacing (with campus) $400,000 2 Soccer bench shelters $16,000 3 Shed for grounds equipment $10,000 4 Van for Tennis team $45,000 5 Wireless HD Camera system $25,000 6 New weights for Strength $65,000 7 Assorted Track Equipment $60,000 8 Fencing around Baseball stadium $30,000 9 Radio system (with Emer. Mgt.) $20,000 TOTAL $671,000

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