Indiana Lobbying Efforts for the 2011 Session

Indiana Perfect Storm? 2011 Session 6.5% increase in student aid appropriation 29% increase in total aid applicants Budget Math Problem + = 31% decrease in student award levels

Indiana Perfect Storm? 2011 Session Cuts resulted in drop in aid:  : $83.5M  : $63.1M  : $58M (estimate)  $10,992 –  $7564 –  $7056 – % 7%

 2010 republican control of both houses  Teachers and Unions in crosshairs  Result: Dem caucus fled to Illinois (5 weeks)  Governor considering presidential run  17 months of missed budget projections  Threat of state mandated unit record  Elimination of “Freedom of Choice” fund  Republican senator now SHEEO/Commissioner Indiana Perfect Storm? 2011 Session

 Departure of State Exec Unspent salary funds committed to lobbying efforts to reverse state aid fortunes Indiana Perfect Storm? 2011 Session

Lobbying Effort  Branding

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Lobbying Effort  Branding  Public Opinion Survey  Legislative Resource Center  Student Lobby Days (3 instead of 1)  Student Thank You Cards  Chart of the Week  Presidential Op-Ed pieces  Presidential meeting with Governor  Legislative Breakfasts  Legislative Board Members  Lobbyists

ICI Board: Legislative Members D R House Senate Indiana Commissioner For Higher Education

Legislative Breakfasts  Six regional meetings  Held on host campus  Timed 4-6 weeks before session  Presidents, fin aid and enrollment mgmt officers, students and legislators

Professional Lobbyists Benefits to 2011 Efforts  Access to Legislators  (Quicker) access to news and documentation/bills

End Result  Modest Increase to Aid (< $1M)  Maximum award levels …  Same as