Minutes of the University Budget Committee
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
5241 N. Maple, M/S TA 43
Fresno, California 93740-8027
Office of the Academic Senate
Ext. 8-2743
October 20, 2010
Members Present: J. Constable (Chair), J. Kus, P. Newell, J. Parks, J. Waayers.
Member Absent: A. Parham (excused).
Visitor: Dr. S. Brown-Welty.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Constable at 3:31 p.m. in TA #117.
1. Minutes. MSC to approve the Minutes of 10/13/10.
2. Agenda. MSC to approve the Agenda as distributed.
3. Communications and Announcements.
A. No information has been received from Associated Students Inc. regarding a replacement for Joe Cha as the UBC student representative.
B. It was noted that an upcoming University “Red Balloon” event will be centering on re-imagining the future of CSU Fresno (Oct 27). The event is free, but requires a web registration.
C. It was also noted that the Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning (IRAP) has published the latest University Data Book. It was requested that the Chair obtain copies for members of the UBC.
4. New Business – None.
5. Discussion of the Multiple Off-Campus Degree Program, Master of Arts in Education Educational Leadership and Administration (Focus on PreK-12 Administration) and the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.
The Committee was interested in a number of inconsistencies in the program’s budget and discussion centered on how the budget really operated. Concerns included imprecise identification in the number of units required, cost per unit, and number of cohorts. Dr. S. Brown-Welty provided clarity on these issues and regarding discussions between the Kremen School and the Division of Continuing and Global Education on the funding mechanism for the program. The UBC requested revised budget estimates to be sent to the UBC and the original proposal be appropriately modified to reflect changes in the presentation of the budget.
It was also clarified that the program is designed to serve as a mechanism that will allow students to enroll in the Educational Leadership and Administration program through Continuing and Global Education when budget limitations at the University prevent students from enrolling in the on-campus program.
MSC The Chair of the UBC will write a memo to the Executive Committee identifying the program as proposed will have minimal budgetary consequences for the University. However, a key point is that the number of students is critical in determining the financial status of the program. Any fewer students that those used in the budget will likely result in the program failing to break-even financially.
MSC to adjourn at 4:50 p.m.
The next University Budget Committee meeting will be on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. in TA #117.
Agenda
1. Approval of the Minutes of October 20, 2010.
2. Approval of the Agenda.
3. Communications and Announcements.
4. New Business.
a. Budget information from Viticulture and Enology
5. Review of modified budget pages from Dr. S. Brown-Welty regarding the Multiple
Off-Campus Degree Program, Master of Arts in Education.
6. Discussion of College and School financial patterns provided by John Waayers
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