Ohio Task Force on Affordability and Efficiency (formerly Accenture Update) Board of Trustees December 4, 2015

Recent Developments Governor created “Blue Ribbon” Task Force as part of FY16-FY17 biennial budget bill Titled “Ohio Task Force of Affordability and Efficiency in Higher Education” Chaired by Ohio State University CFO Seven other members from outside Higher Education Created Advisory Board with university reps 2

Task Force Work June 23: Priority-setting and data review July 21: Procurement and time to degree August 14: Advisory panel August 17: Assets, academic efficiencies and productivity (met at University of Cincinnati) September 2: Technology, share services (met at Bowling Green State University) September 11: Advisory panel TBD: Finalize recommendations October 1: Final report due November 5: Presented findings at Trustees’ Conference hosted by Chancellor 3

We are merging the work of efficiency and affordability: 1.BGSU – Accenture report/AROC Committees 2.Governor’s Ohio Task Force on Affordability and Efficiency 3.OBR Chancellor – Efficiency Advisory Committee Merging Our Work 4

Ohio Task Force Issued Recommendations in the following areas: 1.Use of savings 2.5-year goals 3.Strategic procurement 4.Assets and operations 5.Administrative cost reforms 6.Textbook affordability 7.Time to degree 8.Duplicative programs 9.Co-located campuses 10.Policy reforms Task Force Recommendations 5

1.5% Student Cost Reduction Plan Board Approved at September 18, 2015 meeting 2.Plan for low enrollment, low performing course/programs Board approval will be sought at February 19, Year Efficiency Goals – due July 1, 2016 Board approval will be sought at May or June 2016 meeting More details will be shared at appropriate future board meetings BGSU Work Plan 6