1. South Seattle College ALL COLLEGE MEETING MARCH 11, 2015 OLYMPIC HALL 1

2. Welcome to 2015-16FY Planning State Budget Overview South’s Strategic Priority and Budgeting Operating Budget Overview Unmet Needs Budget Development Timeline 2

3. What is budget? Board approved spending authority Tool to implement the strategic plan Tool to manage accountability and compliance

4. Budget Development Process Led by College Council Empower campus community to engage in institutional decision making Develop and prioritize initiatives and projects Identify, share, and make the most effective use of college resources

5. College Core Themes STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT TEACHING AND LEARNING COLLEGE CULTURE AND CLIMATE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS 5

6. South 2017 Strong Start Segmentation of students to get individualized educational and career plans Placement options, including assessment preparation Structured career exploration/assistance with program selection Funding and support plans Structured Programs Completion schedules with courses and sequences, defined by student segments and program Promising and proven instructional approaches Early completion of "gatekeeper" courses Accelerated models Required "entry" classes leading to specific majors Seamless Support Services Completion Coaches Tutoring Navigation Systematic early alert Pro-active monitoring of student progress Mentoring Expansion of productive persistence

7. Total College budget 9/19/2015 7

8. Operating Budget 8

9. Operating Budget by Category

10. Enrollment Challenges 10 College is allocated funds with the expectation of providing a certain level of education measured in FTES.  No relief in enrollment target  Low enrollment  Economic recovery  Competition and program offerings

11. Tuition Collection Challenges Soft enrollment Program mix More “aggressive” tuition budgeting

12. 2015-16 FY Strategic Budgeting INCREASE Enrollment, Retention, Completion Meet FTE target Increase tuition collection Promote the long-term financial stability of the College 12

13. 2015-16 FY Fiscal Variables State Operating Budget is not yet finalized First year of 2015-17 Biennium State Economic Forecast K12 System Funding College in the High School Running Start Career Readiness Higher Education NO tuition increase College Bound Scholarship Opportunity Scholarship 13

14. 2015-16 FY Fiscal Variables I-BEST and ABE programs STEM programs Math and Science Computer science and engineering MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) Aerospace apprenticeships Compensation increase Allocation change to Student Achievement Base model Impact of International program support to college

15. 2015-16 FY initiatives to Fund Compensation increase District wide initiatives Faculty contractual obligation Institutionalizing grant programs Ctc.Link impact Classified increments Other 15

16. 2015-16FY Balancing Act Meet enrollment target Increase tuition collection Funding ongoing costs from accumulated Carry Forward is not fiscally sustainable 16

17. 2015-16FY Budget Development Funded Same level of Operating Budget is NOT guaranteed NO across the board reductions Not funded Prioritized list of unmet needs Identify an alternative funding models

18. Calendar  March  Review and approval of Fees  Provide Budget Development Worksheet March 16  April  Complete Budget Development Worksheets  Develop realistic budget to meet the needs  Submit to department Vice Presidents by April 13  Submit Worksheets to the Business Office April 21 18

19. Calendar  April-May  Submit prioritized list of requests/cuts to College Council April 21  College Council Hearings April 27 & 28  June  College-wide Budget Hearing June 3  Final budget approved 19

20. Summary Manage within the resources Prioritize long term initiatives Develop sustainable budget 20

21. Questions Thank You! 21