Legislative Update: What’s Happening in Lansing? David E. Lossing, M.P.A. Director, Government Relations University of Michigan-Flint January 31, 2012

Background on Post-Secondary Education Funding In Fiscal Year , one “education” bill (Public Act 62 of 2011) was approved that provided funding for K-12, community colleges, higher education, and funding for financial aid programs for students attending either public or private colleges/universities in Michigan. The legislation was formally approved by the Michigan Legislature on May 26, 2011 and signed by the Governor on June 22, The first time in approximately thirty- five years that the appropriation bill was passed before the start of the State’s fiscal year – which begins October 1 st.

What was in P.A. 62 of 2011? K-12 education: Reduction of $470 in foundation allowance per pupil: $(452,500,000) “Best Practices” categorical: $154,000,000 *$100 per student to eligible districts Community Colleges: Operations reduction (4.1%):$(12,000,000) Cut of $85,900 (West Shore CC) to $1.3 million (Macomb CC) Shift of $195.8 million from SAF to CC’s

What was in P.A. 62 of 2011? Higher Education – Public Operations reduction: (15.0%) $(213,110,200) Tuition Restraint Language if increase were above 7.1% Shift of $200 million from SAF to General Fund State Financial Aid programs Tuition Grants: neutral$31.6 million State Competitive Scholarships:neutral$19.8 million Tuition Incentive Program: increased to$43.8 million Byrd Scholarship: neutral$1.5 million Children of Veterans Tuition: neutral$1.2 million Project Gear UP: neutral$1.5 million King Chavez-Parks: neutral$2.6 million

What does the future hold for Post-Secondary Education in Michigan? Can you say Dashboards!

Post-SecondaryEducationDashboard PriorCurrentProgress Tuition/Fees as % of median family income Universities15.9%17%Negative Com. Colleges4%4.2%Negative CC students who require dev. Courses 58%62%Negative CC Ret. Rate72%74%Positive University 1 st RR Positive CC Complete/Grad Rate/Transfer Rate 48% Neutral University 6-yr Grad Rate Positive Pop. w/ BA degree > Negative

I’m in the legislative office, now what do I do? First, don’t panic. 1. Ask to see the legislator (Representative or Senator). Hopefully you have called ahead and made an appointment. 2. If he/she is not available, ask to speak to their legislative aide. Make sure to have your business card on hand to share and ask for their card as well.

I’m in the legislative office, now what do I do? 3. Explain why you are stopping by. Be polite and concise. Have one or two talking points to share. Ask for their position on higher education funding/financial aid programs. Ask for a written response. 4. Send a follow-up to your visit within five business days thanking them for their time and be willing to be an information resource in case they have questions.

ALLDist. 49 Type of Grant UGGRTotal PaidUGGR Pell Grants3,5000$13.8 mill11680 UMF Sch $1.1 mill14620 SEOG2580$383, TIP610$52, Teacher Ed. Assist. For College & Higher Ed 021$46,50005 U. Grant1,7240$2.7 mill5960 MI Comp. Sch.3880$207, Work Study2620$644, Indian Tuition Waiver 358$272, Fed. Perkins980$134, Fed Direct Loan-Sub $22.3 mill Fed Direct Loan-Unsub $28.7 mill

Questions?