1. College of Agriculture, Family Sciences
and Technology
Budget Reduction Plan
2017

2. $1,994,186.27

3. 2017 Budget Development Form

4. 2017 Budget Development Form
$99,709.31
$139,593.04
$179,476.76

5. Academic Programs * * * * Department of Agricultural Sciences
Undergraduate Graduate
Animal Science Animal Science
Plant Science Biotechnology
Ag Education
Ag Economics
Department of Engineering Technology
Undergraduate
Electronic Engineering Technology
Ag Engineering Technology
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences
Department of Veterinary Science & Public Health
Veterinary Technology Master of Public Health * * *

6. Level 1 5% Reduction Plan 12-month teaching faculty 9-month
Name Savings ($)
Total
5 FTE = TOTAL SAVING $112,952.86
Required reduction (5%) = $99,709.31
Proposed reduction = $112,952.86

7. Impact of 5% Reduction Moderate*
Could be seen by accreditation agencies as lack of institutional commitment to programs
One of the affected departments requires year-round faculty involvement
Departments may incur additional costs for summer teaching requirements in order to graduate students in a timely manner * *

8. Level 2 7% Reduction Plan Level 1 + Reduction in Operating Budget
Department Budgeted Reduce to Savings($)
Ag Sci 10, , ,000.00
ET -EET 20, , ,000.00
-AENT 2, , ,000.00
Vet Sci & PH 6, ,000.00
FACS 19, , ,000.00
TOTAL SAVING $27,000.00
Required reduction (7%) = $139,593.00
Proposed reduction = $112, $27, = $139,952.86

9. Impact of 7% Reduction Severe*
Departments will face severe constraints due to lack of adequate operating funds
Faculty development
Faculty scholarship
Student Training
Student Recruitment & Retention
Potentially jeopardize accreditations
Vet Tech (AVMA)
EET (ABET)
FACS (AAFCS)
Ag Ed (NCATE)
MPH (EHAC) *

10. Level 3 9% Reduction Plan * * *
Level 2 + Move one Vet Tech to external grant *
Vet Tech Salary = $30,000 + Fringe
Move from E&G to APHIS Grant
Total saving = $30,000 + $11,400 = $41,400 * *
Required reduction (9%) = $179,476.76
Proposed reduction = $139, $41, = $181,352.86

11. Impact of 9% Reduction Very Severe*
The only AVMA accredited 4-year Vet Tech Program in Georgia
Requires Program to maintain a minimum
number of licensed veterinarians (faculty)
and licensed veterinary technicians supported by the institution
Cannot sustain positions with soft money
Cannot meet regulatory requirements
Potential loss of both AVMA accreditation and APHIS funding * * * *

12. $60,953.89

13. One-Time Critical Needs Request
Reallocation of Existing Funds
Available balance of 2016 E&G Funds - $60,953.89
EET Accreditation Fee
FACS Accreditation Fee
Salary + Fringe for July 2016 for the 5 faculty
placed on 9-mo (5% reduction plan is accepted
contingent upon this requirement being met)
Smart Board for Ag Sciences
Fill vacant EET faculty position * *

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