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Brandon University2018 –2019 Budget Consultations

April 2018

Budget planning is the means by which any organization annually tailors its activities and retoolsitself in response to its changing opportunities and environment so as to maximize its effectivenessin fulfilling its mission.

Brandon University 2018‐19 Budget Estimates

Academic Plan and PrioritiesA. To distinguish Brandon University as a leading student-

centred institution of choice for students.B. To establish and promote Brandon University as an

institution engaged in innovative research, scholarly, and creative activity.

C. To conduct community engagement and university service activities.

D. To promote diversity and inclusive post-secondary educational opportunities.

E. To foster academic program excellence, renewal, and development.

F. To foster sustainable growth and development in academic programs and services.

The Budget Cycle

2018‐19 Budget Development:

2018‐19 Budget Year:

Aug ’17 Nov ’17 Feb ’18 Mar ’18 Apr ’18 May ’18

Apr ’18 Sept ’18 Fall ’18 Jan ’19 Spring’19 Mar ’19

Budget Estimates

Staffing Plans

Pension Evaluation

Provincial Budget

Year‐end2017‐18

Budget Approval

Fiscal Year Start

Full‐term Adjustments

Surprises Winter Term Adjustments

Surprises End of Fiscal Year

Key Sources of Revenues1. Government Operating Grant

• 2016/17  +2.5 percent $ +935,525• 2017/18  no increase $ no increase• 2018/19 ‐0.9 percent  $ ‐345,213

2. Tuition ‐ Fees• 2016/17 max CPI  1.2 % $   95,271• 2017/18 max CPI 1.3 % $ 111,922• 2018/19 max CPI plus 5 percent 6.6 % $ 621,652

• Bill 31:  The Advanced Education Administration Amendment Act• Up to 5 percent plus Manitoba average rate of inflation• Average tuition fees not to exceed lowest average west of Manitoba

3. Tuition – Enrolment• 2018/19 +6.0% $565,890

University Profile (regular session)Sept 1, 2016 enrolments at 3229 up 7.1% from last year

First‐time at BU  863 5.4%

Indigenous students   360 2.9%*Self‐declared – 14.7% of student body

International students 248 33.3%

Graduate students   469 33.2%

Part‐time students  937 13.0%

Full‐time students  2292 4.8%

Applications (highest since 2005) 2446 15.9%

Residence Occupancy 308 11.0% 

University Profile (regular session)Sept 1, 2017 enrolments at 3398 up 5.2% from last year

First‐time at BU  905 4.9%

Indigenous students   385 6.9%*Self‐declared – 11.3% of student body

International students 313 26.2%

Graduate students   471 0.4%

Part‐time students  935 0.2%

Full‐time students  2463 7.5%

Applications (highest since 2005) 2629 7.5%

Residence Occupancy 342 11.0% 

71% FT

70% female

13.6%

9.7% of students

Revenue and Expense Increases

Grants  ‐345,213Tuition Fees 1,187,542Potential revenue increase 842,329

Salary and benefits 1,157,335Pension special pmts (est.)   ‐371,000Other inflationary 151,145Potential expense increase 937,480

Previous year surplus used 1,659,416

Surplus Funds Used (2017‐18)

Ancillary services  $   200,000Conservatory $ 20,000Appropriated carry forward $   470,014Unappropriated $   969,402

$1,659,416

Surplus Funds Used

Budget Adjustments

Savings– Positions temporarily not filled $354,000– Sessionals and terms 492,760– Vacancy savings expected  90,000– 15% management savings 315,940

Revenue increases expected– EAP 32,500– Other student fees 100,000

Investment– Positions added 374,190

Surplus required 1,683,000

Positions Added

Advancement coordinatorAcademic and Provost admin assistantHealth Studies instructional associate (2)Health Studies associate deanStudent Services Elders budgetBusiness Administration HR position replacementPhysical Education (1/2 FTE)

Fundraising, Alumni and Promotion1 Adv Travel - donor visits 5,000

1 Adv Food - w ith donors/prospects and key community functions 5,000

1 Adv Annual Fund - printing and postage 20,000

1 Ext Softw are licensing 10,000

1 Ext Alumni New s - photocopying/postage 10,000 50,000

2 Adv 50th Anniversary celebrations 62,250

2 Adv Alumni Events - travel and events/food 15,000

2 Adv Alumni Activities - scarves for new graduates 10,000

2 Ext Advertising 50,000

2 Ext Photography and videography 10,000

2 Ext Merchandise - giveaw ays/promotional items 5,000 152,250

Student Recruitment and Retention3 Arts Recruitment materials 5,000

3 Arts Travel - student engagement & outreach 10,000

3 Gr St Graduate recruitment 10,000

3 Gr St 10 scholarships/assistantships (2 for each program) 250,000

3 Lib Long Night Against Procrastination support 2,000

3 Mus Recruitment materials, outreach, and w orkshop support 15,000

3 Sci Let's Talk Science Coordinator 19,500

3 St Sv Student recruitment 10,000

3 St Sv Printed materials 8,000

3 St Sv Recruitment expenses i.ie. Booth rentals 8,000 337,500

Teaching and Learning4 Arts Classroom media system updates and improvements 10,000

4 Educ PENT - cost recovery program - 5 year funding initiative 45,000

4 Gr St Travel fund for graduate students 5,000

4 ITS SPSS softw are licencing 17,000

4 Lib Increase acquisitions to 8% 120,000

4 Lib Rental of safe off-site archival storage 3,600

4 Lib Contract for BU institutional repository 25,000

4 Reg Exam invigilation 5,000

4 Sci Graduate student assistantships 24,000

4 Sci Faculty and student conference participation 30,000

4 Sci Student recruitment and retention and mentorship 30,000

4 VPAP Co-op Coordinator softw areand operating costs 7,000

4 VPAP Academic conferences hosted at BU 10,000

4 VPAP Travel & consumables (AVP Teaching & Learning) 5,000 336,600

Research, Grad Studies, ITS5 Arts Support for research facilitator position 6,200

5 VPAP Increased funding - BU funded research (BURC) 20,000

5 VPAP Increased funding - BU funded research (start-ups) 10,000

5 VPAP Travel & consumables (AVP Research) 5,000 41,200

6 Gr St Attendance at regional/national Grad Studies meeting 5,000 5,000

7 ITS Cloud data centre partnership 45,000

7 ITS Redundant internet link to Winnipeg 33,900

7 ITS Security SEM replacement (67,000)

7 ITS Security endpoint protection updates 8,500

7 ITS Degree audit softw are discontinued (13,000) 7,400

Renovations and Equipment10 Arts Anthropology lab - total $140k to be paid over 3 years 40,000

10 Ext Equipment - BU Now video screens 10,000

10 Gr St Equipping the off ice 10,000

10 Lib Pow er supply/conduits to study carrels 10,000

10 Lib Group study space 10,000

10 Lib Public furniture 20,000

10 Lib Lift desks 6,000 106,000

For more informationVP Administration and Finance web pageBU Budgets

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