UTC BUDGET HEARING MINUTES
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
MARCH 19,2001


Dr. Stacy opened the meeting at 3:05 by welcoming everyone.  Dr. Stacy
stated that the Engineering building has been funded and remains high
priority on the capital projects list.  He indicated nothing has been
resolved regarding the state income tax.  The State of Tennessee is
projected to end up with a deficit of between $400-600 million.

Richard Brown reviewed several budget slides and assumptions.  He mentioned
that the information could be accessed by going to
http://network-services.utc.edu/update/bdocs

REVIEW OF REVENUES & COSTS GOING FORWARD

The University's current adjusted base budget is $67,267,315.

BUDGET ISSUES & REVIEW OF MISSION STATEMENT

Richard Brown again mentioned that all budget requests need to tie back to
the Mission Statement of the University and the Institution's five
strategic planning initiatives, along with meeting the requirements of all
articulated SACS recommendations, and the recommendations of the
Institutional Effectiveness Committee.

REVIEW OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT BUDGET

Vice Chancellor MacDougall presented his mission statement.  The Division
of Student Development, in keeping with the mission of the University,
seeks to support University efforts in the total education of students
through the enlightening and disciplining of their minds and their
preparation for full and active participation in civic, cultural and
professional life.  Seek to create, direct, coordinate, and support
programs which provide for the total educational and developmental needs of
an increasingly diverse student and community.  Programmatically, Student
Development attempts to provide leadership, guidance and support to a
diverse student and community population.  In order to achieve this,
Student Development strives to compliment the academic and educational
process by exerting leadership and support through the diversity and
quality of programs and services.

Vice Chancellor MacDougall stated that his area receives three types of
funding:

1.      Institutional funding
2.      Student activity fee ($84 per student per semester)
3.      Auxiliary funding which pays for itself

University Center Budget
The major concern is the condition and appearance of the University Center
which is now 25 years old.  As you know, the University Center is the
living room for the UTC students.  UTC hosts many community and student
activities in the center on the weekends, and charges very nominal fees for
the use of the facility.  The Director of the University Center is
receiving numerous complaints about the poor appearance and service of the
building.  Therefore, they requested an increase of $56,160 to assign four
custodians to help enhance the facility.

Parents Orientation
Requesting an additional $2,600 in the expenditure budget, but this will be
offset by an increase in revenue.

Placement
Requesting an additional $1,106 to cover mailing costs, etc.

Counseling and Career Planning
Requesting an additional $1,041 for additional supplies.

Counseling and Career Planning-Testing
Requesting an additional $9,300 in the expenditure budget for freshmen
seminar, this will be off-set by an increase in revenue.

Vice Chancellor for Student Development
Requesting an additional $33,951 to fund two positions.  Requesting an
increase in the income budget of $14,000 due to renegotiation of student
handbook contract.

Student Programs
Requesting an increase of $5,173 to fully fund a position. This will be
funded by student activity fees.

Student Health
Requesting $31,000 in revenues going forward.

Black History Month
Requesting an increase of $510 to fund speakers and activities during Black
History Month.  This is also funded by student activity fees.

Echo
Requesting revenues going forward of $21,000.

Cheerleaders
Requesting $2,000 to correct inequities in student stipends.  Funded by
student activity fees.

Sugar Mocs
Requesting $1,200 increase for student stipends.  Funded by student
activity fees.

Housing
Due to a decrease of 200 spaces in Boling in 2002 housing revenues will be
reduced by $120,016.

In summary, Vice Chancellor MacDougall is asking for an increase of $88,058
in expenditures which will be off-set by $32,300 in revenues making the net
institutional total $55,758.  He is not asking for an increase in student
activity accounts.  In the Auxiliary area of Housing there was a decrease
of $120,016 which was due to a decrease in housing income.

Dr. Stacy thanked Vice Chancellor MacDougall for his presentation and
stressed the value of the budget hearings, and the continued importance of
attracting and maintaining students.  Enrollment issues were broadly
discussed.  The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.