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Tuition and Fee Proposal. Academic Years 2011 and 2012. Welcome & Introductions. Vice President, Kerry L. Kennedy Business Affairs. Tuition and Fee Committee Role. What is the role of the Committee?
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Tuition and Fee Proposal Academic Years 2011 and 2012
Welcome & Introductions Vice President, Kerry L. Kennedy Business Affairs
Tuition and Fee Committee Role • What is the role of the Committee? • Review details of the tuition and fee proposal resulting in a recommendation to the President and Board of Regents; • Serve as conduit to other student groups to ensure transparency & consultation; • Actively participate in the process.
What is the Tuition and Fee Proposal? • Biennial process for setting deregulated tuition and fee rates. • The University appoints a group of students and faculty to review and discuss the tuition and fee rates proposed for the upcoming two year period. • Rates will cover Academic Years 2011 and 2012 • Each campus follows the same guidelines
Proposal Assumptions 1. Consultative. The campus community should be involved throughout the process. 2. Open and transparent. Interested parties should have access to the information used in determining Tuition and Fee rates. 3. Comprehensive.Proposals must take into account deregulated tuition and mandatory fees, including average course and program fees, so students can predict the cost of attendance. 4. Strategic.Proposals must be in alignment with strategic campus and system goals. 5. Frugal. Proposals should take into consideration cost saving initiatives to keep tuition and fee rates affordable.
November 13th - Agenda • Review Meeting Agendas - Janet Parker, Associate Vice President, Financial Affairs • UTSA Operating Budget & Revenue Structure; Your Tuition Dollars at Work, Financial Aid Set Aside Requirements - Mary Simon and Eva Burnett, Budget Planning & Development • Financial Aid Programs & Services Available to Students - Lisa Blazer, Assistant Vice President, Financial Aid • Review Website, Tuition and Fee Discussion, Q&A, and Wrap Up - Janet Parker
November 20th - Agenda • Review Agenda, Fee Reviews & Process, Explanation of Fee Types, Review of Proposed Fee Changes - Janet Parker • Mandatory Fee Presentations: Automated Services Fee – Ken Pierce, Chief Information Officer Library Services and Teaching & Learning Center Fees – Krisellen Maloney, Dean of Libraries Transportation & UTSA Card Fees – Pam Bacon, Associate Vice President, Administration Energy Fee - Janet Parker Q&A /Wrap Up
December 4th - Agenda Mandatory Fee Presentations, continued: International Ed Fee – Holly Hill, Director, Education Abroad Services Athletics Fee– Lynn Hickey, Asst VP & Director, Intercollegiate Athletics Medical Services Fee– Elizabeth Stanczak, Executive Director Publications & Record Processing Fee – Joe Decristoforo, Asst VP Recreation Center Fee – Laura Munroe, Director Student Services Fee – Nicole Munoz, Student Chair, SSF Committee University Center Fee – LowaMwilambwe, Director Review of Proposed Changes in Total Academic Cost - Janet Parker Discussion, Recommendation, Next Steps – T&F Committee
Budget Overview Use of Tuition Revenue & Financial Aid Set Asides Mary Simon, Sr. Director Eva Burnett, Associate Director Budget Planning & Development
Financial Aid Programs and Services Dr. Lisa Blazer, Assistant Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Student Affairs
Review T&F Proposal Website http://www.utsa.edu/financialaffairs/TuitionFees/proposals.html
Review UT System Guiding Principles Overview Handout • Cost savings are critically important to keeping tuition and fee charges affordable. • Cost Containment Committee • University Strategic Resource Planning Council: Review of Administrative Costs • Cost Containment Website • Challenges of a Growing Institution
Review UT System Guiding Principles Overview Handout • 2. Any proposed increases in Total Academic Costs is limited to $280 per year total net of referendum approved fee increases. • Athletics fee increases due to referendum in 2007 will not count against UTSA’s cap.
What are Total Academic Costs? • Tuition & Mandatory fees are computed for an undergraduate taking 15 semester credit hours and added to the average college/course fees paid. • Academic Year 09-10: • Per Semester • Tuition $ 2,562.75 • Mandatory Fees 1,201.50 • College/Course Fees 259.34 • $ 4,022.59
How does UTSA Compare? (1) Computed based on flat rate + average enhanced designated tuition rates published at UTA website: https://policy.uta.edu/UtaSfs/Application?cmd=feedescr
What will UTSA’s estimated Total Academic Cost for FY11 be based on the UT System cap? Academic Year 10-11 (Preliminary - Proposed): Per Semester Tuition $ 2,707.50 +$144.75 Mandatory Fees 1,219.75 + 19.25 College/Course Fees 259.34 no change $ 4,186.59 +$164.00 (4%)
Review UT System Guiding Principles Overview Handout • 3. Tuition & fee policies should emphasize predictability; students & parents should have as much information as possible to estimate costs over a 4 year period. • How can we improve predictability?
Review UT System Guiding Principles Overview Handout • 4. Proposals must show how tuition & fee policies relate to & support other strategic goals. • We will do this at the last meeting when the proposed usage of new funding is discussed.
Review UT System Guiding Principles Overview Handout • 5. Proposals must include an overview of financial aid services. • Lisa Blazer’s presentation was directly related to this requirement. Is there anything else that you’d like to see included and or addressed?
Review UT System Guiding Principles Overview Handout • 6. Proposals must address any changes sought to tuition and fees for graduate and or non resident students. • Other than state mandated differential tuition for graduate & non-resident students, as well as graduate services charges, no changes are proposed.
Review Overview Handout • Energy Fees – new fee approved in 2006 to • address rising energy prices. Going forward • utility costs for new facilities should be • covered by designated tuition. If continuation • of the fee is requested, can the fee be • downward adjusted? • Separate presentation planned
Wrap Up Topics or areas you’d like to discuss in more details or obtain additional information about? Questions?