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
December 8, 2010
Members Present: J. Constable (Chair), J. Kus, P. Newell, J. Waayers.
Members Absent: A. Parham (excused), J. Parks (excused).
Visitors: M. Coles, J. Gilbert.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Constable at 3:34 p.m. in TA #117.
1. Minutes. MSC to approve the Minutes of 12/1/10 as amended to correct the Meeting date and Agenda from 12/3/10 to 12/1/10.
2. Agenda. MSC to approve the Agenda as distributed.
3. Communications and Announcements.
Matt Babick responded to the UBC memo regarding Parking Operation and noted some misconceptions by the Committee. It was suggested that these be cleared up by Mr. Babick’s attendance at a future UBC meeting. The Chair of the Committee will arrange a suitable date for this meeting.
Presentations are to be made by potential vendors for administering student ratings of faculty teaching performance. Presentations are to be made W Dec. 8 and F Dec. 10 in University Business Center room 191.
2010-2011 Budget Allocations and Instructions have been received from Clinton Moffett.
4. New Business.
A new program proposal was received: BA in Latin American Studies from the Department of Chicano and Latin American Studies.
5. Discussion of the budget data provided for the MA in Kinesiology: Sports Psychology Option with Dr. M. Coles and Dr. J. Gilbert.
Discussion centered on the growth of the program and its ability to serve a need within the Kinesiology Department at minimal cost. The program was lauded for its recruitment efforts that have resulted in the Program being noted for its excellence beyond the University. Further, discussion identified the ability of the program, through adjustments in its course offerings, to develop a new degree program at minimal cost to the Department and the University
MSC to conclude the budget review of MA in Kinesiology: Sports Psychology Option noting
that the program is both fiscally efficient and is
continuing to expand.
6. Discussion of data identifying spending patterns in Colleges and Schools provided by John Waayers and implication for modification of the Budget Model.
The discussion primarily centered on differential equipment needs by different colleges. It was noted that costs vary (one-time original purchase cost, costs for required consumables, and on-going maintenance costs either in-house or with an external contractor). Currently, Schools and College receive equipment funds based on a set value multiplied by FTES and the relative mode and level of the courses being taught in the College. However, it is recognized that actual equipment costs between Schools and Colleges are highly divergent and therefore allowances within the model structure may be required. Several ideas were floated regarding a common equipment fund in which requests by Deans are prioritized by the UBC. The common fund could be created through several mechanisms and would provide a mechanism through which equipment upgrades beyond the financial ability of a single School or College could be achieved.
MSC to continue the discussion during the Spring 2011 semester.
MSC to adjourn at 5:00 p.m.
The next University Budget Committee meeting will be on Wednesday, January 19, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. in TA #117.
Agenda
1. Approval of the Minutes of December 8, 2010.
2. Approval of the Agenda.
3. Communications and Announcements.
4. New Business.
5. Continued Discussion of Budget Model Modifications.
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