Florida Atlantic University 2006-2007 Operating Budget Capital Outlay Budget

1. Florida Atlantic University2006-2007Operating BudgetCapital Outlay Budget Presentation to the FAU Board of Trustees June 28, 2006

2. 2006-2007Operating Budget

3. FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY2006-07 OPERATING BUDGETEXECUTIVE SUMMARY Florida Atlantic University’s Operating Budget is comprised of seven different budgetary components: Educational and General; Student Financial Aid; Contracts and Grants; Auxiliary Enterprises; Athletics; Student Government; and Concessions. Within the budgetary process, various budgeting methods and techniques are carefully integrated to ensure effective best practices, ensuring that allocation decisions are directly tied to the University’s strategic goals and objectives in a value-maximizing framework. All proposed expenditures are evaluated at multiple levels within the organization, beginning with departmental units and continuing through the President’s Executive Committee, Board of Trustees Committees, and finally the Board of Trustees where the operating budget is formally approved and adopted. Florida Atlantic University’s 2006-07 Initial Operating Budget totals $493,176,353, an increase of 6.5 percent over the prior year. In order to more accurately reflect total revenues within each budgetary component, the 2006-07 Budget reflects transfers between units.

4. FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY2006-07 OPERATING BUDGETEXECUTIVE SUMMARY Educational and General Budget: The Educational and General Budget supports the academic mission of the university through expenditures for instruction, research, library and learning resources, student services, university support, and physical plant. The Educational and General Budget totals $236,885,648 in estimated expenditures and reflects an increase of 11.5 percent over the previous year. This budget increase is primarily attributed to enrollment growth funding for new students, a three percent tuition increase for in-state undergraduate students, the cost to continue prior budgetary appropriations, the expansion of the University of Miami/Florida Atlantic University Medical Partnership Program, program expansion at the St. Lucie campus, and Challenge Grant funding. Student Financial Aid: The Student Financial Aid Budget is comprised of funding from student financial aid fees as well as financial aid support from all sources such as federal and state financial aid awards, institutional programs, and private scholarships that are subsequently disbursed to students. The Student Financial Aid Budget totals $122,803,303 in projected expenditures, an increase of 2.7 percent over the prior year.

5. FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY2006-07 OPERATING BUDGETEXECUTIVE SUMMARY Contracts and Grants: The Contracts and Grants Budget is comprised of funding from many sources, including federal, state and local governmental agencies and private organizations. Also included are the A. D. Henderson University School and the FAU Foundation Payroll Clearing Fund. The Contracts and Grants Budget totals $59,163,175 in projected expenditures, an increase of 1.6 percent over the prior year. Auxiliary Enterprises: The Auxiliary Enterprises Budget is comprised of over a hundred different business and enterprise operations that are self supporting through user fees, payments, and charges. The range of business operations includes large auxiliaries such as food service, traffic and parking, and housing and small operations such as the Department of Ocean Engineering Research Boat and the College of Science Machine Shop. The Auxiliary Enterprises Budget totals $55,006,528 in projected expenditures, an increase of 1.3 percent over the prior year.

6. FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY2006-07 OPERATING BUDGETEXECUTIVE SUMMARY Athletics: The Athletics Budget is comprised of funding from student athletic fees, ticket sales to athletic events, game guarantees, corporate sponsorships, National Collegiate Athletic Association distributions and private support and gifts. The Athletics Budget totals $12,067,000 in projected expenditures, an increase of 9.7 percent over the prior year. Student Government: The Student Government Budget is comprised of funding from the activity and service fee paid by students and well as other types of club and program income. The Student Government Budget totals $6,678,124 in projected expenditures, a slight decrease over the prior year. Concessions: The Concessions Budget is comprised of funding derived from concessions operations such as soft drink and snack vending machines. The Concessions Budget totals $572,575 in projected expenditures, an amount equal to the prior year.

7. FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY2006-07 OPERATING BUDGETEXECUTIVE SUMMARY

8. Florida Atlantic University2006-07 Expenditure Operating Budget - $493,176,353 STUDENT GOVERNMENT $6,678,124 1.35% STUDENT FINANCIAL AID $122,803,303 24.90% EDUCATIONAL & GENERAL$236,885,648 48.03% GRANTS $59,163,175 12.0% CONCESSION $572,575 .12% ATHLETICS $12,067,000 2.45% AUXILIARY $55,006,528 11.15%

9. Educational & GeneralBudget

10. Florida Atlantic University 2006-07 Educational & General Expenditure Budget by Component- $236,885,648 Library / Learning Resources$14,127,2955.96% Physical Plant$21,241,0488.97% Instructional & Research$152,426,48064.35% Student Services$20,583,2408.69% University Support $28,507,58512.03%

11. Florida Atlantic University2006-2007 Educational and General Comparison of Expenditure Budget by Component

12. Florida Atlantic University 2006-07 Educational & General - Instructional and ResearchExpenditure Budget by College and Academic Areas - $152,426,498 HONORS$3,792,5202.49% NURSING$4,943,9413.24% ACADEMIC COMPUTING $5,287,5883.63% SCIENCE$22,605,10314.83% CAUPA$8,694,6965.70% BIOMEDICAL$11,704,6137.68% ACADEMIC PROGRAMS/CNTRS $18,937,02912.42% BUSINESS$23,182,24215.21% ENGINEERING$14,392,4569.44% EDUCATION $16,275,30510.68% ARTS & LETTERS$22,370,00514.68%

13. Florida Atlantic University2006-2007 Operating BudgetEducational and General

14. New Issue Cost to Continue $1,091,120 • Last year, the Legislature provided partial funding to support increases in health insurance premiums, plant operations and maintenance, and salary increases. This year the Legislature provided the additional funds of $521,158 for health insurance premiums, $142,039 for plant operations and maintenance for new space, and $427,923 for salary increases. • The cost to continue funding fulfills the annualized amounts needed to meet these obligations.

15. New Issue Tuition Increase $996,000 • The Florida Legislature increased Undergraduate In-State tuition by 3 percent. • These funds will be used for BOT Budget Priorities, consistent with FAU’s Strategic Goals. • Additional Graduate/Out-of-State Tuition Increases of up to 10 percent are authorized but not recommended.

16. New Issue Additional Student Fees $1,203,198 Budget Authority Reserve ($1,203,198) • The Florida Legislature appropriated additional student fee budget authority associated with a 3 percent increase in Graduate and Out-of-State tuition. • A 3 percent increase in Out-of-State tuition at all levels will generate approximately $718,619; a 3 percent increase in Graduate tuition will generate approximately $484,579. • Increases in Graduate and Out-of-State tuition are not recommended. • This authority allows the University to spend additional student fees only if collected.

17. New Issue Salary Increase $ TBA • Salary increases of 3 percent for eligible employees funded by the General Revenue fund. • Salary increase is effective October 1, 2006. • Funding of approximately $3.3 million is projected.

18. New Issue New Space (PO & M) $661,791 • Funding to support Plant Operations and Maintenance of new buildings • Funding based upon completion date (months funding) • Expansion/Remodeling of Computer Center (6) – Boca Raton Campus • Student Activity Center (4) – Davie Campus • Recreation and Wellness Center (3) – Boca Raton Campus • Everglades Youth Camp (12) • FAU/Scripps Research Facility (11) – Jupiter Campus

19. New Issue UM/FAU Medical $5,000,000 Partnership Program • FAU received non-recurring funding of $5,000,000 to fund the UM/FAU Medical Partnership Program Expansion to 4 years. • Since funding is non-recurring, $2.1 million will be expended in 2006-2007 on one-time expenditure needs and $2.9 million will be held in reserve. Strategic Goals Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity

20. New Issue Enrollment Growth $3,988,432 • Funds are provided to support an additional 419 FTE students (153 Lower level, 266 Upper level, 0 Graduate) • 2006-07 Funded Enrollment Plan: • Lower Level 4,667 FTE • Upper Level 8,162 FTE • Graduate 2,155 FTE Total 14,984 FTE* * Includes 15 Graduate FTE in Nursing, which is tracked separately.

21. New Issue Change in Student Mix (General Revenue) $2,407,391 Change in Student Mix (Student Fees) ($1,383,557) Change in Student Mix (General Revenue) - Reserve Authority ($1,023,834) • This represents a net amount of $1,023,834 in General Revenue from 2004-2005. • Because of the one-year lag in the estimates and the potential for additional reductions in out-of-state enrollments, this funding will be held in reserve until achieved.

22. New Issue Utility Rate Increase $2,087,278 • FAU received $2,087,278 to partially off-set the increases in electricity, water, sewer and gas. Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity Goal 4: Meeting community needs and fulfilling unique institutional responsibilities Goal 6: Enhancing the physical environment

23. New Issue Florida Israel Institute $200,000 • FAU received $200,000 in non-recurring funds to support funding initiatives of the Institute. • Program initiatives will enhance the Florida economy and involve collaborative efforts aimed at Israel’s academic institutions. Strategic Goals Goal 4: Meeting community needs and fulfilling unique institutional responsibilities

24. New Issue FAU at Port St. Lucie $2,208,100 • FAU received $2,208,100 in recurring revenue to support expanded access to baccalaureate degrees on FAU’s Treasure Coast campus in order to meet higher education needs in that area. • Programs that are currently being offered in Nursing, Management, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Education will be expanded. • Consistent with Strategic Goal 1, Objective 11, “Develop and implement mission-driven academic enrollment and program plans for each campus,” an academic plan for the Port St. Lucie campus is currently being developed and will identify additional potential areas for expansion of access. Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity Goal 4: Meeting community needs and fulfilling unique institutional responsibilities

25. New Issue Center for Disaster and $750,000 Emergency Care • FAU received $750,000 in non-recurring funds to support the Center. • Funding will create a training laboratory for the identification, isolation, and treatment of disaster victims. Strategic Goals Goal 4: Meeting community needs and fulfilling unique institutional responsibilities

26. New Issue Targeted Graduate Degrees $507,500 in Nursing • In support of the strategy laid out in the Strategic Plan Goal 2, Objective 1-1, “[To] Increase enrollments in MS in Nursing Education track [and in the] Ph.D. in Nursing Education track, FAU received $507,500 to support additional Masters and Doctoral degrees in Nursing. • Funding will be used to support 15 Graduate FTE. • The College of Nursing will enroll additional nurse educators at the post-masters/advance practice and doctoral levels in order to increase the supply of nursing faculty. Strategic Goals Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity

27. New Issue Challenge Grant Program $1,998,037 • Funding is used to support the Major Gift Matching Program through the FAU Foundation, Inc. • Funding will be used to support scholarships and professorships. Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity Goal 4: Meeting community needs and fulfilling unique institutional responsibilities

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29. New Funding Non-dedicated Funds to Support FAU’s Strategic Goals Tuition Increase $ 996,000 Enrollment Growth $3,988,432 Total $4,984,432 Allocations Based Upon FAU Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity Goal 4: Meeting community needs and fulfilling unique institutional responsibilities Goal 5: Building a state-of-the-art information technology environment Goal 6: Enhancing the physical environment Goal 7: Increasing the University’s visibility

30. New FundingTuition Increase • Funding associated with a three percent increase in Undergraduate In-state tuition, effective Fall semester.

31. AllocationsTuition Increase Cost to Continue 2005-06 $284,102 BOT Priorities • In 2005-2006, the FAU Board of Trustees awarded competitive performance based salary increases of .5 percent effective August 1, 2005 for non-unit employees and a 1.5 percent salary increase for merit and equity for in-unit faculty effective November 15, 2005. • This amount funds the continuation of the increase. Strategic Goal Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs

32. AllocationsTuition Increase Faculty Promotions $221,000 • Funding to reward faculty for sustained superior performance. • Promotional increases reward improvements in performance, efficiency, and productivity. • Promotional increases will be awarded based upon the Collective Bargaining Agreement, which sets increases at 9 percent for promotion to Associate Professor and 12 percent for promotion to Professor. Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity

33. AllocationsTuition Increase Unallocated BOT Priorities $490,898 • Potential merit/performance based and market equity salary increases. • Special projects or programs of university-wide importance consistent with BOT priorities. • Reserve for unanticipated activities or events. Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity Goal 4: Meeting community needs and fulfilling unique institutional responsibilities Goal 5: Building a state-of-the-art information technology environment Goal 6: Enhancing the physical environment Goal 7: Increasing the University’s visibility

34. New FundingEnrollment Growth Enrollment Growth • The 2004 Enrollment Growth Funding Formula was funded at approximately 64 percent for General Revenue and Lottery funds. • Component Funding: • Instruction and Research $2,944,477 • University Support 555,908 • Library Resources 71,538 • Technology Infrastructure 37,605 • Branch Campus Funding 45,716 • Student Aid 93,433 • Student Services 239,755 Total $3,988,432 • Funding provided by State funds ($2,388,418) and Student Fees ($1,600,014).

35. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – Instruction and Research New Enrollments $1,295,546 • Guided by the strategies outlined under Strategic Plan Goal 1, Objective 11-3, these funds will be used in ways consistent with the charge to “assess course demand and allocate resources consistent with meeting FTE targets.” • Funding will support faculty, staff, and operational expense funds and will enable selected colleges to handle increased enrollments in order to meet FAU’s 2006-2007 enrollment plan. • These funds are distributed only to those colleges that met or exceeded their 2005-2006 enrollment targets: Arts and Letters $349,797 Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs $207,287 Business $323,887 Nursing $103,644 Science $310,931 Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs

36. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – Instruction and Research Graduate and Undergraduate $1,300,000 Tuition Waivers • These funds were allocated in pursuit of Strategic Plan Goal 3, Objective 4-3, “[To] Attract and retain highly qualified graduate teaching and research assistant… by allocating resources to provide full tuition waivers for all qualified graduate assistants.” • Tuition waivers support FAU scholarship recipients at all levels and graduate teaching and research assistants. • Tuition waivers are necessary to attract and retain talented students. Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity

37. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – Instruction and Research Additional Investment in $220,857 Library Resources • Library materials are essential for quality instructional and research activities of the University. • Consistent with Strategic Plan Goal 3, Objective 7, “Provide appropriate base operations and maintenance budgets to academic and support units,” these funds will enable the FAU Libraries to maintain and enhance access to information in electronic databases, periodical subscriptions, scientific and technical journals and print media. Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity

38. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – Instruction and Research Funding for Center for Teaching $128,074 Excellence and Student Success (CTESS) • As identified in Strategic Plan Goal 1, Objective 3-8, “establish a Center for Teaching Excellence and Student Success,” CTESS is a cornerstone of support for improving the quality of educational and student retention activities. • Funding will be used to create the CTESS and to develop a comprehensive plan of activities. (Full funding of $200,000) • CTESS is a major element of the FAU Strategic Plan. Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education

39. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – University Support Police Services Funding is requested to enhance safety and security services on FAU’s campuses, reflecting increases in students, faculty and staff and to address community crime issues. These funds assist in the University’s commitment to its Values: Provide a secure environment for the pursuit of learning and Account for the sound use and careful stewardship of the resources provided to the University. • Expense – Fuel Costs $ 25,000 • Staffing 2 Police Officers, Boca Raton campus $122,000 1 Police Officer, Broward campus $ 61,000 1 Police Officer, MacArthur campus $ 61,000 1 Public Service Officer, Treasure Coast campus $ 39,500 Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity Goal 4: Meeting community needs and fulfilling unique institutional responsibilities Goal 5: Building a state-of-the-art information technology environment Goal 6: Enhancing the physical environment Goal 7: Increasing the University’s visibility

40. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – University Support Communications Staffing $68,500 • Funding for increased staff infrastructure to assist FAU in expanding its visibility and strengthening its image locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally by expanding its modes of communicating with internal and external audiences. • These funds, along with the consolidation and integration of communications efforts university-wide, will assist in providing a single area of contact for community engagement and effective communications to existing and new constituencies. • Increasing the University’s visibility is a stand alone goal in FAU’s Strategic Plan. • These allocations are linked to Strategies 1-3 of Objective 2, Goal 4: Provide a point for community contact that will serve as a clearinghouse for university outreach initiatives-community engagement; Strategies 1-3 of Objective 4, Goal 4: Communicate effectively to both internal and external audiences; Strategy 1 of Objective 1, Goal 7: Create an integrated internal communications plan; Strategy 2 of Objective 2, Goal 7: Create an integrated external communications plan; and Strategies 1-3 of Objective 3, Goal 7: Communicate the University’s identity and messages to the public with one consistent voice. Strategic Goals Goal 4: Meeting community needs and fulfilling unique institutional responsibilities Goal 7: Increasing the University’s visibility

41. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – University Support University Advancement Staffing $110,908 • Funding is requested for 2 positions to support FAU’s capital campaign. • This investment in staffing will produce significant private funds to help the University meet its Strategic Goals. • Fundraising for the creation of an endowment to support research and scholarly activities and fundraising for capital projects are important strategies to achieve FAU’s Strategic Goals and Objectives. • This allocation is linked to Strategy 2 of Objective 1, Goal 3: Create a research and scholarly activity endowment for the University as part of the capital campaign and Strategy 4 of Objective 3, Goal 6: Ensure that the University’s annual Capital Improvement Plan and Capital Campaign support and promote the University’s Strategic Plan. Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity Goal 4: Meeting community needs and fulfilling unique institutional responsibilities Goal 5: Building a state-of-the-art information technology environment Goal 6: Enhancing the physical environment Goal 7: Increasing the University’s visibility

42. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – University Support Diversity Programs and Incentives $68,000 • Funding is requested to assist FAU in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment of students, faculty, and staff. • A university-wide committee has recommended strategies to ensure diversity among the University’s faculty and staff, as established in the University’s Strategic Plan. • These funds will be utilized to develop diversity training initiatives and to assist hiring units with advertising and other search costs necessary to attract outstanding and diverse faculty and staff. • This allocation is linked to Strategy 1 of Objective 6, Goal 3: Adopt strategies that will institutionalize diversity among the University’s faculty and staff. Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity Goal 4: Meeting community needs and fulfilling unique institutional responsibilities Goal 7: Increasing the University’s visibility

43. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – Library Resources Funding to Support Investment in $71,538 Adequate Library Resources • Library materials are essential for quality instructional and research activities of the University. • Consistent with Strategic Plan Goal 3, Objective 7, “Provide appropriate base operations and maintenance budgets to academic and support units,” these funds will enable the FAU Libraries to maintain and enhance access to information in electronic databases, periodical subscriptions, scientific and technical journals and print media. Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity

44. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – Technology Infrastructure Funding to Support Enhancements $37,605 in Library Technology Infrastructure • Consistent with Strategic Plan Goal 3, Objective 7, “Provide appropriate base operations and maintenance budgets to academic and support units,” these funds will enable the FAU Libraries to maintain and enhance access to information in electronic databases, periodical subscriptions, scientific and technical journals and print media. • Improves library support on all campuses, providing access to subscriptions necessary for quality instruction and research. Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity Goal 5: Building a state-of-the-art information technology environment

45. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – Branch Campus Operations Partner Campus Instructional Travel $45,716 • The 2006 Legislature increased the mileage allowance from 29 cents per mile to 44.5 cents per mile. • Following the strategy developed under Goal 3, Objective 7, “Provide appropriate base operations and maintenance budgets to academic and support units,” these funds will be used to partially offset the mileage allowance paid to faculty who travel between campuses to teach courses. Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity Goal 4: Meeting community needs and fulfilling unique institutional responsibilities

46. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – Student Financial Aid Need-Based Student Financial Aid $93,433 • Supports enrollment growth and student diversity. • Provides aid to students with demonstrated financial need. • Strategic Plan Goal 1, Objective 6-1, calls for “increased financial aid resources to improve recruitment of targeted student populations.” Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity

47. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – Student Services Funding for Center for Teaching $71,926 Excellence and Student Success (CTESS) • As identified in Strategic Plan Goal 1, Objective 3-8, “establish a Center for Teaching Excellence and Student Success,” CTESS is a cornerstone of support for improving the quality of educational and student retention activities. • Funding will be used to create the CTESS and to develop a comprehensive plan of activities. (Full funding of $200,000) • CTESS is a major element of the FAU Strategic Plan. Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education

48. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – Student Services Career Development Center - $57,529 Boca Raton Campus • This allocation supports Strategic Plan Goal 2, Objective 2, which calls for increased effectiveness of career planning support services to students, especially as it relates to targeted degrees and workforce development. • Funding to hire a Coordinator of Technology Services to manage the growing use of database technology supporting career choice, job referrals and placement, and on-line student career development activities. Strategic Goals Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity Goal 4: Meeting community needs and fulfilling unique institutional responsibilities Goal 5: Building a state-of-the-art information technology environment

49. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – Student Services Student Development and Activities - $40,300 Broward Campuses • This allocation supports efforts under Strategic Plan Goal 1, Objective 2, which aims to foster institutional commitment to student satisfaction and success leading to higher retention and graduation rates. • Funding to hire a Coordinator of Student Development and Activities to assist Owl Productions, transfer student orientation, leadership development, and multi-campus activities. Strategic Goals Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity Goal 4: Meeting community needs and fulfilling unique institutional responsibilities Goal 5: Building a state-of-the-art information technology environment

50. AllocationsEnrollment Growth – Student Services Division of Student Affairs - $70,000 MacArthur Campus • This allocation supports efforts under Strategic Plan Goal 1, Objective 2, which aims to foster institutional commitment to student satisfaction and success leading to higher retention and graduation rates, and Goal 2, Objectives 2 and 5, which call for providing effective career planning support services to students and preparing to transition competitively into the workforce. • Funding to provide a Senior Secretary position to assist Student Affairs professional staff; additional hours of coverage for the campus activities center; and funds for interpreters. The secretarial position will support three staff members in the areas of Diversity Services, Career Services, and Student Life. Strategic Goals Goal 1: Providing increased access to higher education Goal 2: Meeting statewide professional and workforce needs Goal 3: Building world-class academic programs and research capacity Goal 4: Meeting community needs and fulfilling unique institutional responsibilities Goal 5: Building a state-of-the-art information technology environment