iUSF at Lakeland Campus Board
April 18, 2007 – USF Lakeland – LAC 1183 Conference Call
Special Meeting Minutes
In attendance: Sherrill Tomasino, Board Chair; Members Carole Philipson, Paul Colee, John Frost, and Kelly Underhill and Marshall Goodman, USF Lakeland CEO/VP and Campus Board Corporate Secretary.
Call to Order and Introductions
Sherrill Tomasino called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m. and introduced and welcomed the USF Lakeland Campus Board members to the conference call meeting.
Consideration of USF Lakeland Budget Request for 2008-09
Request to submit Legislative budget request for USF Lakeland for the year 2008-09 was introduced by Dr. Murray. She explained the timing of the budget request so that it can be reviewed and approved by the USF Lakeland Board Members prior to being considered by the University Board of Trustees at their May meeting. The budget request is to include a cap dollar amount based on the 2007-08 base budget, The cap limits the budget request to 8% of the 2006-07 approved budget allocation so the goal has been to align this request with the critical needs in terms of academic programs and their fit to the campus mission and strategic initiatives along with both the University and the USF Lakeland Campus strategic plan, and collaboration with the USF Lakeland’s CEO/Vice President, Dr. Marshall Goodman.
Mr. Josh Bresler, Director of Budgets, presented the budget request in two separate requests, the funding request under the cap imposed and the other for additional needs that, if considered and funded, would be priorities as well. Mr. Bresler referred to the documents prepared for the Board. The ceiling or cap request of 8% or $920,672 (limit determined by Education General Revenues and Lottery Funding) and continuing campus funding requirements of $2,279,217 were discussed. Together this request totals $3,136,792. By specific request, the USF Lakeland Board discussed the FY2008-09 USF Lakeland Budget Requests for separate approval. Mr. Bresler identified critical needs based on communities that are served in regard to work force development in central Florida and the development of the polytechnic model described in the revised USF Lakeland Strategic Plan. The areas are information technology, engineering, manufacturing, ag technology, management and education, and would build on programs already at USF Lakeland and address the needs in the counties served where students are currently enrolled to ultimately increase number of students who complete degree programs. Stronger student headcounts and degree completion rates would be positively impacted.
Dr. Marshall Goodman indicated to the Board members that an 8% budget will not allow the campus to develop programs, hire faculty and increase enrollment. He has been working with legislators to inform them so they have an understanding of what it will actually take to move USF Lakeland toward its strategic goals. Chair Tomasino asked if there was any precedent in the USF System where campuses received an infusion of major funding to help campuses develop to their full potential. USF Sarasota-Manatee received above base funding as did USF St. Petersburg during their initial growth phase. These infusions were prior to the establishment of the Board of Governors. Those area legislators strongly supported this growth and worked hard to develop the funding to ensure that the growth occurred.
Mr. Bresler presented the second part of the budget request of $2,279,217 to address additional needs not covered under the 8% ceiling. Funding of this second request would allow for the development of programs described above as well as a special education undergraduate program with reading emphasis and an MAT and MBA master’s program
The $920,672 request will be specifically earmarked for recruitment and retention efforts. The second request of $2,279,217 is approximately 85% personnel and 15% program support. USF Lakeland’s FY 2008-09 Legislative Budget Request will be reviewed by the President’s Executive Management Council, USF Budget and Finance Council (an administrative workgroup), the BOT Finance and Audit Workgroup on May 3, before being forwarded to the USF Board of Trustees for approval at their next scheduled meeting on May 31, 2007.
Mr. Bresler asked for Board approval to move the request forward. USF Lakeland Legislative budget request for FY 2008-09 totals $3,199,889. Separate approval is needed. Part I totals $920,672 and Part 2 totals $2,279,217.
The Capital Improvement Plan was presented to the Board members indicating a change in the distribution of funding for the new campus. There is concern that construction funding will not be enough to construct the first building in time for the anticipated 2011/12 opening of the campus. Senator J.D. Alexander has the funding for planning and is committed to getting construction funding for the campus over and above the $1.7M which is on the Board of Governor’s list. Senator Paula Dockery is aware of the shortfall funding to create access to the new campus property and is also working on behalf of the campus to cover the shortfall. Representative Seth McKeel is committed to the development of the new USF Lakeland campus and has made it a priority in the Florida House, per Dr. Goodman’s discussion. Chair Tomasino called for a motion to approve Part 1 of the USF Lakeland Fiscal Year 2008-09 Legislative Budget Request with a ceiling limit of $920,672. Kelly Underhill moved acceptance with second from John Frost. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
Motion by John Frost and second by Paul Colee was made to approve the additional budget request for FY 2008-09 for current and future academic support requirements of $2,279,217. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
Motion from John Frost to accept the revised CIP funding as indicated on the attached spreadsheet and incorporated herein, was seconded by Carol Philipson. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
There being no further business, by motion from John Frost and second from Kelly Underhill, the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
Minutes recorded and transcribed by Lorie Miros
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