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Charging Tuition based on the Contact Hour

The proposal suggests switching to a capped contact hour system for tuition calculation to align costs with students' academic activities, increasing revenue and decreasing course fees. Committee members reviewed reports and engaged with various stakeholders to make informed decisions. Implementing this system is projected to generate substantial revenue growth.

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Charging Tuition based on the Contact Hour

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  1. Charging Tuition based on the Contact Hour

  2. Examples

  3. RATIONALE • Decrease in State Appropriation • Increased Revenue • Charge to students is more aligned with the cost to the college

  4. Committee Members • Gary Van Kempen • Rich Howard • Glenn Cerny • Roberta Peterson • Mary Jo Hardy • Jack Bergeron • Steve Goethals • Chris Hollister • Hoa Nguyen

  5. Committee Activities • Reviewed Consultant’s Report • Contacted Several Community Colleges • Sponsored Three College-Wide Open Forums >200 College Staff • Presentation to Administrative Leadership Team • Discussion with Labor Coalition Chair • Received Input from Students

  6. Summary of Recommendation • Convert to a “capped contact hour” system in the fall of 2004 • Cap excess contact hours at 3 per course • For internships, co-ops and independent studies, contact hours equals credit hours • Reduce course fees by approx. $225,000

  7. Projected Revenue Generation • Current Revenue $22,027,801 • Contact Hour Revenue $24,249,904 • Revenue Increase $ 2,222,104 • Percent Increase 10.1%

  8. Examples

  9. Per-Semester In-District Cost IncreaseElectrical Technology

  10. Per-Semester In-District Cost IncreaseDental Hygiene

  11. Summary of Recommendation • Convert to a “capped contact hour” system in the fall of 2004 • Cap excess contact hours at 3 per course • For internships, co-ops and independent studies, contact hours equals credit hours • Reduce course fees by approx. $225,000

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