CHANCELLOR’S REPORT TO THE FACULTY SENATE

Friday, January 21, 2011

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OUTLINE OF TODAY’S REPORT• Rumor Control

• Impact of Performance Funding on UNCP's Budget

• Responding to Performance Funding

• Academics: The BOG Focus on UNC Budget Reduction

• Shared Governance

• Current Status of UNCP’s Budget Reduction Plan

• Future Steps: Communication Plan 2

RUMORS

• Closing UNCP?

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UNC SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FUNDING AND IMPACT ON UNCP“Retention and graduation rates of each campus

have been reviewed to determine those campuses that are eligible to increase the size of their

freshman class. Under this methodology, UNC Pembroke is not allowed to project growth in its

freshman class beyond currently budgeted levels.” 

Staff Report to BOG, January 13, 20114

UNCP’S PERFORMANCE • Fall to Fall Freshman Retention Rate—Lowest in

System

• Six Year Graduation Rates— Second Lowest in the System

• *See Handouts

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UNCP’S RESPONSE

•Retention Task Force Recommendations

•New Staff in Student Services (Student Support of Tuition increase)

•Revision of Good Academic Standing Policy

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UNCP GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING

Credits GPA

1- 29 1.5

30-59 1.75

60-89 1.875

90 + 2.00

UNCP GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING

Action: The Provost will develop and present to the Faculty

Senate for its review a new academic standing policy that

raises expectations and manages academic probation and

suspension more in line with expectations of the UNC

System. The policy must go into effect Fall, 2011.

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ACADEMICS: THE FOCUS OF THE BOG REDUCTIONS

•Legislative Interest

•President Ross’ Commission on Duplication

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UNCP’S RESPONSE

•Academic Program Analysis

•*See Handout

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SHARED GOVERNANCE

“We must be aligned as we address these very

difficult issues. Faculty and Administration must

trust one another and understand the

responsibilities and authority of each in

governing.”

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FACULTY HANDBOOK Issues

• Mixture of materials:o Policyo Informationo Procedure• Jurisdiction Unclear• Procedures to add, edit or delete materials

unspecified• Out of date: e.g. authority on tenure

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FACULTY HANDBOOK

Action: The Provost will convene a committee of 2-4 Faculty Senate representatives chosen by the Senate, Legal Counsel, and Director of Human Resources to make recommendations to the Chancellor on the Faculty Handbook including but not limited to (1) its content and organization, (2) administrative oversight and (3) procedures for addition, deletion and modification. Due end of spring semester.

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CURRENT BUDGET PLANNING

Concurrent Work: • University Advisory committee• Executive Staff

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State Appropriation $58,996,283.00

Preliminary Budget ReductionsReduction Summary 10% 15%

Targets $ 5,899,628.30 $ 8,849,442.45

Applied to Target $ 4,504,048.40 $ 4,504,048.40

EG Institutional Support $ 1,500,000.00

Amount Remaining $ 1,395,579.90 $ 3,237,024.45

Reductions Dollars Applicable to Reduction Reductions Still Available from FY 11 Plan $2,156,122.00 $2,156,122.00

Unallocated Faculty Lines $ 1,300,000.00 $ 1,300,000.00 Amendments to FY 11 Reduction Plan ? ?

Tuition Increase @ $218 $ 1,546,928.00 $ 1,546,928.00

Tuition Set Aside for Financial Aid @ 20% $ (309,385.60) $ (309,385.60)

CITI Tuition Increase @ $172 $ 1,220,512.00 $ 1,220,512.00

Tuition Set Aside for Financial Aid $ (305,128.00) $ (305,128.00)

Positions Authorized Fall $ (630,500.00) $ (630,500.00)

Second Round: Positions Authorized Late Fall/Spring $ (474,500.00) $ (474,500.00)Enrollment Growth for FY 2012 (1,987,969) ?

Applied Toward Reduction $ 4,504,048.40 $ 4,504,048.40

Funds Held By Chancellor $ 1,823,034.00

Applied to 15% $ 1,500,000.00 Balance $ 323,034.00

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REMAINING STEPS IN BUDGET PROCESS

•Merge Work of University Advisory committee with Executive Staff

•Review Plan with Campus

•Make Adjustments as Needed

•Final Plan Disseminated to Campus no later than March 31

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FUTURE STEPS: COMMUNICATION

•Updates to Campus• Email• Town hall Meetings

•Updates and Discussion with Senate and Staff Council•Role of Provost, Deans, Chairs

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