1. Indiana Lobbying Efforts for the 2011 Session

2. Indiana Perfect Storm? 2011 Session 6.5% increase in student aid appropriation 29% increase in total aid applicants 2009-11 Budget Math Problem + = 31% decrease in student award levels

3. Indiana Perfect Storm? 2011 Session Cuts resulted in drop in aid:  2008-09: $83.5M  2009-10: $63.1M  2010-11: $58M (estimate)  $10,992 – 2008-09  $7564 – 2009-10  $7056 – 2010-11 31% 7%

4.  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

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

6. 2011-12 Lobbying Effort  Branding

7. ? ICI Over the Years (est 1948)

8. 2011-12 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

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

10. 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

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

12. End Result  Modest Increase to Aid (< $1M)  Maximum award levels …  Same as 2010-11