3   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 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.

4 Biennial process for setting deregulated 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 2011 and 2012 Each campus follows the same guidelines Biennial process for setting deregulated 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 2011 and 2012 Each campus follows the same guidelines

5 1. Consultative. The campus community should be involved throughout the process. 2. Open and transparent. Interested parties should have access to the information used in determining Tuition and Fee rates. 3. Comprehensive. Proposals must take into account deregulated tuition and mandatory fees, including average course and program fees, so students can predict the cost of attendance. 4. Strategic. Proposals must be in alignment with strategic campus and system goals. 5. Frugal. Proposals should take into consideration cost saving initiatives to keep tuition and fee rates affordable. 1. Consultative. The campus community should be involved throughout the process. 2. Open and transparent. Interested parties should have access to the information used in determining Tuition and Fee rates. 3. Comprehensive. Proposals must take into account deregulated tuition and mandatory fees, including average course and program fees, so students can predict the cost of attendance. 4. Strategic. Proposals must be in alignment with strategic campus and system goals. 5. Frugal. Proposals should take into consideration cost saving initiatives to keep tuition and fee rates affordable.

6 November 13 th - Agenda Review Meeting Agendas - Janet Parker, Associate Vice President, Financial Affairs UTSA Operating Budget & Revenue Structure; Your Tuition Dollars at Work, Financial Aid Set Aside Requirements - Mary Simon and Eva Burnett, Budget Planning & Development Financial Aid Programs & Services Available to Students - Lisa Blazer, Assistant Vice President, Financial Aid Review Website, Tuition and Fee Discussion, Q&A, and Wrap Up - Janet Parker Review Meeting Agendas - Janet Parker, Associate Vice President, Financial Affairs UTSA Operating Budget & Revenue Structure; Your Tuition Dollars at Work, Financial Aid Set Aside Requirements - Mary Simon and Eva Burnett, Budget Planning & Development Financial Aid Programs & Services Available to Students - Lisa Blazer, Assistant Vice President, Financial Aid Review Website, Tuition and Fee Discussion, Q&A, and Wrap Up - Janet Parker

7 November 20 th - Agenda Review Agenda, Fee Reviews & Process, Explanation of Fee Types, Review of Proposed Fee Changes - Janet Parker Mandatory Fee Presentations: Automated Services Fee – Ken Pierce, Chief Information Officer Library Services and Teaching & Learning Center Fees – Krisellen Maloney, Dean of Libraries Transportation & UTSA Card Fees – Pam Bacon, Associate Vice President, Administration Energy Fee - Janet Parker Q&A /Wrap Up Review Agenda, Fee Reviews & Process, Explanation of Fee Types, Review of Proposed Fee Changes - Janet Parker Mandatory Fee Presentations: Automated Services Fee – Ken Pierce, Chief Information Officer Library Services and Teaching & Learning Center Fees – Krisellen Maloney, Dean of Libraries Transportation & UTSA Card Fees – Pam Bacon, Associate Vice President, Administration Energy Fee - Janet Parker Q&A /Wrap Up

8 December 4 th - Agenda Mandatory Fee Presentations, continued: International Ed Fee – Holly Hill, Director, Education Abroad Services Athletics Fee– Lynn Hickey, Asst VP & Director, Intercollegiate Athletics Medical Services Fee– Elizabeth Stanczak, Executive Director Publications & Record Processing Fee – Joe Decristoforo, Asst VP Recreation Center Fee – Laura Munroe, Director Student Services Fee – Nicole Munoz, Student Chair, SSF Committee University Center Fee – Lowa Mwilambwe, Director Review of Proposed Changes in Total Academic Cost - Janet Parker Discussion, Recommendation, Next Steps – T&F Committee Mandatory Fee Presentations, continued: International Ed Fee – Holly Hill, Director, Education Abroad Services Athletics Fee– Lynn Hickey, Asst VP & Director, Intercollegiate Athletics Medical Services Fee– Elizabeth Stanczak, Executive Director Publications & Record Processing Fee – Joe Decristoforo, Asst VP Recreation Center Fee – Laura Munroe, Director Student Services Fee – Nicole Munoz, Student Chair, SSF Committee University Center Fee – Lowa Mwilambwe, Director Review of Proposed Changes in Total Academic Cost - Janet Parker Discussion, Recommendation, Next Steps – T&F Committee

9 Mary Simon, Sr. Director Eva Burnett, Associate Director Budget Planning & Development Mary Simon, Sr. Director Eva Burnett, Associate Director Budget Planning & Development

10 Dr. Lisa Blazer, Assistant Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Student Affairs Dr. Lisa Blazer, Assistant Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Student Affairs

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12 1.Cost savings are critically important to keeping tuition and fee charges affordable. Cost Containment Committee University Strategic Resource Planning Council: Review of Administrative Costs Cost Containment Website Challenges of a Growing Institution

13 2. Any proposed increases in Total Academic Costs is limited to $280 per year total net of referendum approved fee increases. Athletics fee increases due to referendum in 2007 will not count against UTSA’s cap.

14 Tuition & Mandatory fees are computed for an undergraduate taking 15 semester credit hours and added to the average college/course fees paid. Academic Year 09-10: Per Semester Tuition $ 2, Mandatory Fees 1, College/Course Fees $ 4,022.59

15 Fall 2009 TAC Rank UT Dallas$4,9181 UT Austin4,4652 Texas A&M4,3293 UT Arlington 4,297 (1) 4 University of Houston4,1485 UTSA4,0236 Texas Tech University3,8937 University of North Texas3,8538 Texas State San Marcos3,7419 Stephen F. Austin Univ3,60310 (1) Computed based on flat rate + average enhanced designated tuition rates published at UTA website:

16 Academic Year (Preliminary - Proposed): Per Semester Tuition $ 2, $ Mandatory Fees 1, College/Course Fees no change $ 4, $ (4%)

17 3. Tuition & fee policies should emphasize predictability; students & parents should have as much information as possible to estimate costs over a 4 year period. How can we improve predictability?

18 4. Proposals must show how tuition & fee policies relate to & support other strategic goals. We will do this at the last meeting when the proposed usage of new funding is discussed.

19 5. Proposals must include an overview of financial aid services. Lisa Blazer’s presentation was directly related to this requirement. Is there anything else that you’d like to see included and or addressed?

20 6. Proposals must address any changes sought to tuition and fees for graduate and or non resident students. Other than state mandated differential tuition for graduate & non-resident students, as well as graduate services charges, no changes are proposed.

21 Energy Fees – new fee approved in 2006 to address rising energy prices. Going forward utility costs for new facilities should be covered by designated tuition. If continuation of the fee is requested, can the fee be downward adjusted? Separate presentation planned

22 Topics or areas you’d like to discuss in more details or obtain additional information about? Questions?