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Student Development

Student Development. Budget Presentation 2004-2005. Student Development Mission.

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Student Development

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  1. Student Development Budget Presentation 2004-2005

  2. Student Development Mission The Division of Student Development at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in supporting the mission of an engaged metropolitan university, serves as the catalyst that encourages each student to grow toward his/her full potential as a contributing member of society. It accomplishes this by: • Providing services that support and complement the academic mission of the University. • Focusing the attention and energy of each staff member on a student-oriented philosophy that serves and encourages a campus-wide culture of successful persistence. • Recruiting and retaining a diverse academically qualified student body. • Enhancing the learning environment by delivering meaningful leadership and personal growth opportunities for student development.

  3. AccomplishmentsClaiming the Assets of Technology • Coordinated reservations for University facilities using EMS software. • Upgraded on-line resume system, allowing our students to compete on a national level for jobs. • Provided auditorium with enhanced technology. • Created and disseminated interactive college major CD. • Implemented on-line SGA voting from multiple access sites. • Implemented blackboard for SGA communications and business. • Initiated 1st phase of campus messaging system.

  4. AccomplishmentsRecruit, Retain, and Celebrate Diversity • Achieved diverse membership in student organizations, including African American executive officers on SGA. • Made gains in developing relationships with private schools throughout southeast to broaden recruitment student base. • Implemented intramural activities that meet the needs of the growing interest of women and African Americans. • Increased minority acceptances at UTC by 21%. • Achieved 48% minority enrollment in UTC housing. • Achieved 43% minority resident assistant staff and 66% minority full-time staff in housing. • Opened new welcome center in the University Center.

  5. AccomplishmentsDemonstrating Accountability • Studied four universities through Student Services Task Force in an effort to determine best practices in satisfaction and retention. • Conducted focus group resulting in revision of and additions to Freshmen Friday Program. • Recruited and enrolled largest freshmen class in UTC history. • Conducted a high school counselor showcase in Chattanooga for out-of-town guidance counselors. • Formed Freshmen Orientation Committee to examine special needs of a changing campus constituency resulting in a significant new format in freshmen orientation. • Facilitated easier access for students at community colleges through relocation of staff. • Conducted surveys in 50% of Freshmen Seminar classes. • Conducted focus groups with housing students, resulting in converting some apartments from four person to two person occupancy. • Conducted focus groups (five categories) to assess why students stay and leave UTC. • Exceeded Fall 2003 housing occupancy goal of 90%.

  6. AccomplishmentsImproving Partnerships • Partnered with businesses to provide employment opportunities for UTC students. • Initiated, in partnership with the Alumni Office, a weekend workshop for UTC Alumni to assist with recruiting new students throughout the region. • Provided service learning connection to campus through the Volunteer Center of Chattanooga. • Contracted with commercial cleaning service for the maintenance of the newly renovated University Center • Continued relationship with UC Foundation and Place Properties to provide living, learning facilities for an additional 576 students.

  7. AccomplishmentsEnhancing Learning Environment • Provided programs through Campus Recreation that encouraged healthy physical development. • Improved service learning by expanding Unity in the Community Program. • Collaborated on a variety of wellness programs with topics including: study smart, alcohol 101, date rape prevention, diversity, gender communication, leadership, etc. • Collaborated on the completion of the expansion and reoccupation of the University Center. • Completed interior renovations of Boling Apartments. • Reorganized orientation to provide students with information when they are more likely to retain it. • Implemented new orientation program for transfer students. • Conducted leadership institute on ethical leadership and decision making for student leaders.

  8. Objectives 04-05 • Develop CD format information guide for newly admitted students. • Develop new student initiatives in programming of the University Center. • Provide more Primetime Programming for students. • Bring specialty housing on-line. • Increase enrollment, especially minority students. • Collaborate with architects on new activity building. • Implement new student orientation program. • Continue to develop the seamless relationship with UTC Place management and University procedures.

  9. Objectives (Continued) • Initiate use of Blackboard for Residence Hall Staff. • Establish a residence life office at UTC Place. • Attain 95% occupancy in residence halls for for 2004. • Convert 24 Lockmiller apartments from 4-person to 2-person units. • Establish formal student advisory group to help with recruiting strategies. • Collaborate with EHLS to provide health education opportunities should education component be eliminated from general education requirements.

  10. Part I Institutional Funding

  11. Student Development Budget Overview Categories – Base Budget • Institutional Funding - $1,473,697 • 2% of Institutional Budget • Only 11% of budget (not including Admissions) is designated for operating costs. • Student Activities Funds - $457,537 • Housing Operations - $3,964,000

  12. Budget Reductions 2004-20057.9% of the $400,000 budget reduction

  13. Additional Budget Reductions(If required to meet the $600,000 target)

  14. Long-term consequences of budget reductions • Inability for professional staff development to meet the needs of the changing culture of student body. • Reduced number and quality of programs offered to students as on-campus population increases. • Reduced effectiveness in managing a 200,000 SF University Center with only two full-time institutional employees. • Reduction in speed and quality of service to users of the University Center. • Increase in University Center user fees to groups and departments. • Increased fees to parents and students for orientation. • Delay in processing student conduct issues. • Outdated or non-existent software for Counseling Center and disciplinary records. • Less supervision of student activities.

  15. Part II Student Activity & Athletic Fee

  16. Student Activity &Athletic Fee Accounts Account Budget Student Programs 76,827 Intramurals 41,000 Student Health 217,041 Association for Campus Entertainment 28,040 Panhellenic/IFC 1,540 Littleton Mason Singers 2,240 Black Student Assoc 4,062 Black History Month 6,490 Student Government 37,570 Echo 57,660 Sequoya Review 9,405

  17. Student Activity & Athletic Fee Accounts(Continued) Account Budget Speakers and Special Events 18,150 Cheerleaders 38,900 Sugar Mocs 11,980 Graduate Student Assoc 5,500 Adult Scholars 2,794 International Student Org 2,200 Club Sports 36,000 Orientation 90,000 606 funds 36,000 Special Projects 233,000 Total 955,400 Estimated Income 176,000 Net 779,400

  18. Part III HOUSING

  19. 95% occupancy Boling Expenses 990,000 Income 1,052,000 Balance 62,000 Lockmiller Expenses 83,500 Income 935,000 100,100 Village Expenses 1,418,000 Income 1,388,000 (30,000) 85% occupancy Boling Expenses 990,000 Income 943,900 Balance (46,100) Lockmiller Expenses 83,500 Income 857,000 22,000 Village Expenses 1,418,000 Income 1,244,600 (174,000) Student HousingBudget Balance @ varying occupancy rates*assumes a 5% increase

  20. Proposed Semester Rental Rates2004-2005 Complex Contract Semester Rates Boling semester 1,400 Lockmiller semester 1,470 Lockmiller (2 person) semester 1,900 Village semester 1,680 UTC Place year lease 385-420 per month (4 bedroom/2bath) UTC Place semester 2,175 per semester UTC Place (3 bedroom, 2 bedroom, & 1 bedroom also available at varying rates)

  21. Unmet needs • Restore Assistant Vice Chancellor Position 50,000 • Assessment, leadership, technology • Develop Student Success Center 74,000 • Reinstate travel funds for professional development 20,000 • Employ additional staff in growing Recreation Department 35,000 • Purchase software programs to assist Counseling Center staff with vital recordkeeping function 8,000 • Purchase conduct database 8,000 • Employ night and weekend manager for University Center 35,000 • Update web-based application format to facilitate streamlined download of the applications process 25,000 • Employ full-time secretary for the University Center 20,000 Total 275,000

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