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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
Indiana Perfect Storm? 2011 Session
Cuts resulted in drop in aid:2008-09: $83.5M2009-10: $63.1M2010-11: $58M (estimate)$10,992 – 2008-09$7564 – 2009-10$7056 – 2010-11
31%
7%
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
Departure of State ExecUnspent salary funds committed to lobbying
efforts to reverse state aid fortunes
Indiana Perfect Storm? 2011 Session
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
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
Professional Lobbyists
Benefits to 2011 EffortsAccess to Legislators(Quicker) access to news and documentation/bills