South Seattle Community College

BUDGET HEARINGFiscal Year 2005 - 2006

June 7, 2005

Operating Budget Changes

04/05New Funds / ReductionsEnrollment Increase (34 FTE) 144,840$ Tuition Rate Increase 205,700$ ABE Funding 91,930$ Budget Cut (54,925)$ Running Start Revenue Increase 25,000$ International Student Programs Revenue Increase 25,000$

437,545$

Dedicated New FundingCOLA Funding 350,200$ Health and Retirement Funding 346,665$ Lease Increases 10,299$ New Facilities Maintenance & Operations 60,000$ Worker's Comp 2,158$

769,322$

Grand Total 1,206,867$

7,500,000

8,000,000

8,500,000

9,000,000Total Cost of Instruction

2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006

FTE

Target 4,130

Actual 4,160------

S/FRatio18.72

FTE

Target 4,112

Actual 4,102------

S/FRatio17.73

FTE

Target 4,154

Est.Actual 4,035-------

S/FRatiotbd

FTE

Target 4,188

S/FRatio18.97

$8,113,575

$8,530,803

$8,627,010

$8,914,149 Estimated Budget

$8,800,000

Institutional Goals

I. SSCC provides comprehensive instructional programs which include: college transfer, professional technical education, apprenticeship training, and life-long learning that meet the diverse needs of students and our communities.

II. SSCC provides responsive student services and programs which support the learning and success of its diverse student population.

III. SSCC supports the renewal of professional knowledge and skills in its diverse community of highly qualified personnel.

IV. SSCC collaborates with business and industry, labor, community-based organizations, K-12 schools, and other higher education institutions.

V. SSCC ensures the financial health of the college.

College-wide Priorities 2005-2007Reviewed by the President’s Cabinet on November 23, 2004

1. Promote student learning and success. Invest in new program development Invest in transition of ESL/ELL students to college-level courses Support programs and services that serve our diverse student population Invest in strategies for increased retention, completion, graduation and transfer rates, enabling

students to reach their goals Further develop recruitment and marketing strategies to increase visibility of our programs and

services Assess our community’s needs in order to develop a long-term vision for programs and

services

2. Ensure the financial health of the college. Provide adequate funding to ensure the sustainability of our program offerings Increase percentage of tuition-paying programs Develop alternative sources of income Build adequate college reserve fund Increase financial accountability at department levels Evaluate low demand programs for revision or elimination Further develop strategies to create community partnerships Assess opportunities to ensure long term fiscal stability for the college

*College-wide Priorities for 2005-2007 were developed by the President’s Cabinet based on the Institutional Goals.

College Council RecommendationsEnrollment Urgency Focus on FTE generation and retention Two-tiered approach to recommendation

Increase funding for part-time faculty Use deliberate and strategic decision-making to address other budget priorities

FTE Growth and Retention Appropriate level of increased funding for part-time faculty balanced with striving for a

better student / faculty ratio and full classes Transitioning some part-time faculty positions to full-time is worth reviewing and

evaluating for programs that help SSCC generate FTE Increase marketing Review and analyze SSCC courses and instructional trends – with an eye towards the

futureDepartment Budget Priorities College Council realizes the value in supporting budgeted priorities of the divisions and

focused its recommendation on key areas that target FTE growth and retention for each of the campus divisions:

Administrative Services Instruction President’s Reports Student Services

Future Planning

Budget Recommendations Based on the College-wide Priorities

1. Promote student learning and success.

2 new full-time faculty in Liberal Studies 1 new full-time diesel faculty (replaces computer faculty) New Utility Worker position Increase Part-time Faculty budget ($250,000) Increase Distance Learning support Minor increase in grounds hourly budget Credentials evaluation support Increase Financial Aid hourly budget Budget full amount of New Holly condo fees & Boeing Field space rental Increase library materials budget Increase professional development budget Increase hourly counseling budget Minor increase in Outreach budget Transition portion of program coordinator position from Title III funds Increase Home and Family Life coordination budget

Budget RecommendationsBased on College Priorities2. Ensure the financial health of the college.

Maintain $50,000 in permanent reserve funds (a part of SSCC’s total reserve)

Bring 75% Cashiering position to 100% (reduce hourly) Budget utility expenses to actual Decrease hourly in General Studies due to funding Fiscal Tech via ORIA

funds Increase the goods and services budget for Marketing and PIO Budget membership dues at actual amount Decreases in various budgets to reflect actual expenses (apprenticeship

contracts, COPs, etc.)

Additional ItemsSSCC was provided a given amount of funding from the State Legislator for

these items: Cost of Living Adjustments for classified, faculty and exempt staff

members (COLA increases) Benefits cost increases, employer paid portion

Annual Overview & Key Points

FTE Growth and Retention College Priorities

Student learning and success Financial health