1. Tuition and Fees Hearing Fall 2015

2. Process for Setting Tuition Tuition is set once every two years for a two year period. UT System uses a process that is designed to be o Consultative o Open and Transparent o Comprehensive o Strategic o Frugal o Innovative

3. Steps to Tuition Setting Tuition Advisory committee reviews data and any proposals. Proposal is designed. University-wide hearings. Feedback taken back to the committee. Committee submits recommendation to the President of UTPB. The President submits recommendation to the Executive Vice Chancellor. The proposal is presented to the UT System Board of Regents for approval.

4. Conditions UTPB – Tuition increase proposal must consider student affordability. UT System – Tuition increase proposal over 2% must address student success. UT System – Tuition increase proposal over 2% must address issues of greatest institutional priority.

5. Statewide Tuition Rates 2014-2015 2015-20

6. The Economist magazine ranks UTPB: 1st in the University of Texas System 3 rd Texas 103 rd in the U.S., i.e. in the top 7%Value

7. University Growth over the Past 15 Years Size of the Student Body Fall 2000 – 2,272 Fall 2005 – 3,406 Fall 2010 – 4,063 Fall 2015 – 6,117 Student Services Success Center Accommodations Increased Co- Curricular Programs Increased Intramurals Academic Programs BA Music BS in Information Systems BS in Industrial Technology BS in Mechanical Engineering BS in Petroleum Engineering BA in Applied Sciences BS in Criminal Justice BS in Social Work BS in Athletic Training BS in Nursing MA in Spanish MA in Mathematics

8. Impact of 5%, 7.5%, 10% Increase on Tuition Only Based on 12 hours 2016-20175%7.50%10% In-State Undergraduate71106141 Out-of-State Undergraduate92138183 International Undergraduate311467623 2017-20185%7.50%10% In-State Undergraduate76114152 Out-of-State Undergraduate99148197 International Undergraduate335502669

9. Anticipated Additional Revenue 5% Increase 2016-2017 – 525,000 2017-2018 – 606,000 7.5% increase 2016-2017 – 788,000 2017-2018 – 929,000 10% Increase 2016-2017 – 1,051,000 2017-2018 – 1,266,000

10. Anticipated Expenditures Student Success Initiative Campus Safety Recruitment and Admissions Staff Financial Aid Staff Recruitment and Retention of Staff Hazelwood exemptions Maintenance

11. Mandatory Fees Committee Consideration Student Services Fee – 10% increase ($20.25/15 hours) Most recent increase 2010 Library Fee – Increase from $3/hour to $5.50 ($37.50/15 hours) Most recent increase 2002 Advising Fee – Increase 10% ($1 per student) Most recent increase 2005 Student Activity Center – 10% increase ($15/student) Established in 2010. Never increased.

12. Anticipated Additional Revenue Student Services – $120,000/year Library – $272,000/year Advising – $9,000/year Student Activity Center – $136,000/year Increase would be for 2016-2017. No additional increase for 2017-2018.

13. Anticipated Expenditures Student Services – enhance existing programs Library – maintenance and expansion of journal subscriptions Advising – support increased staff Student Activity Center – expansion into shelled space above kitchen, maintenance

14. Tuition and Fees Impact to Students Enrolled in 12 Hours 2016-20175%7.50%10% In-State Undergraduate107142177 Out-of State Undergradaute128174219 International Undergraduate347467623 2017-20185%7.50%10% In-State Undergraduate76114152 Non-Resident Undergraduate99148197 International Undergraduate335502669

15. Impact of 7.5% tuition increase and proposed fees for compared to 2% tuition and fees increase at other schools

16. Guaranteed Tuition Students entering UTPB or Texas public community college can sign a tuition contract guaranteeing the maximum tuition and fees cap when they begin college or any lower cap created during the first four years of enrollment. o Optional, not required. o Guaranteed for a 4-year time period. o Fifth year rates default to the next highest rate of the subsequently entering cohort. o Includes tuition and mandatory fees. o Mandatory fees may not exceed those in the traditional tuition and fee program of initial year. o Transfer students will be able to lock in a rate with a commitment to transfer. If student completes 30 hours per year and maintains a GPA of 2.5, they receive a rebate of $4000 over 3 years.

17. Guaranteed Tuition Consideration 2014-2015 - $3568 for 15 hours 2015-2016 – $3711 for 15 hours Proposed: 2016- 2017 - $4250 for 15 hours 2017-2018 - $4400 for 15 hours In all cases, student savings with rebates = $3000+.

18. Distance Education Fee What is it? Fee applied to online classes. What does it fund? Support for online courses, student support services, and extracurricular programs.

19. Distance Education Fee 5% Increase Impact to student – 3 hour course - $8.25 5% increase would create additional $75,000 The increase would support development of distance education classes, support of student services available to online students, and athletics.

20. Recreation Center Steps to Build a Student Funded Building: Discussion by Student Body (Student Senate) Request Board of Regents Approval to hold Referendum Hold Student Referendum Proposal presented to President Proposal presented to UT System Administration Proposal presented to Board of Regents State Legislature reacts and acts on bill Time from Referendum to Ribbon Cutting – 3 years +

21. Recreation Center On Student Senate agenda for Friday, November 20 UTPB may submit fee request pending approval by all entities Amount of fee would be included in student referendum Committee Consideration: $200 per student Will this be adequate in 2019 or 2020?

22. Questions? Comments?