Planning and Budget News
MSU began preparation of its 2009-10 budget with a presentation entitled MSU Planning and Budget Context (PDF) that discusses the contexts and environments in which the University operates. Subsequent presentations appear below.
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- Board of Trustees Budget Presentation (PDF)
A presentation outlining the 2009-10 and 2010-11 MSU general fund budget as delivered to the Board of Trustees on June 19, 2009.
- Budget Development Guidelines (PDF)
Budget development guidelines for 2009-10 and 2010-11 as approved by the Board of Trustees on June 19, 2009
- Board of Trustees Budget Briefing (PDF)
A budget briefing was presented at the Board of Trustees meeting April 23, 2009. The briefing detailed significant budget variables and the economic conditions facing MSU during the current budget cycle.
- Big Ten 2009-10 Housing Rate Comparison (PDF)
The University of Wisconsin recently released a survey of housing rates in the Big Ten for the 2009–10 academic year.
- (April 2, 2009)
Analysis of HB 4441 House Bill 4441 (PDF)
The Michigan House of Representatives recently passed HB 4441, the recommended budget for higher education in 2009-10. The bill sustains the governors recommended 3 percent cut to appropriations, but restores the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station and Michigan Cooperative Extension Service from a 50 percent reduction to a 3 percent reduction. Additionally, the bill proposes offsetting permanent reductions in appropriations with one-time stimulus proceeds.
- (Mar. 26, 2009) Collective Bargaining Groups (PDF)
An update was given by Dr. Fred Poston to the leadership of the collective bargaining groups about MSU's budget process for the upcoming fiscal year.
- (March 18, 2009) The U.S. Economic Outlook for 2009-2010 (PDF)
A brief summary of the RSQE's forecast for the nation's economy over the next 18 months.
- (Mar. 5, 2009) ASMSU (PDF)
A presentation given to the Associated Students of MSU by President Simon briefing the group on the current economic condition and its impact on the MSU budget.
- (Feb. 14, 2009) Building a Sustainable Future
“From the President’s Desk” post discussing current economic circumstances and recent budget recommendations from Governor Granholm.
- (Feb. 13, 2009) Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
Important operating information detailing MAES and MSUE's critical impact on the state economy.
- (Feb. 13, 2009) Board of Trustees Budget Update (PDF)
A brief presentation regarding the recommendations from Governor Granholm for the 2009-10 fiscal year, including proposed reductions for MSU Agricultural Experiment Station and MSU Extension.
- (Feb. 5, 2009) President’s Education Forum (PDF)
Held to inform policy makers and education leaders about current education policy issues, and to open discussion around research and best practice in specific education policy areas, these annual forums are sponsored by MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon and by MSU’s College Education, through the Office of K-12 Outreach.
- (Jan. 30, 2009) The Stimulus Package (PDF)
Brief analysis of the current stimulus plan and its potential impact on institutions of higher education, based on analysis published by Inside Higher Ed.
- (Jan. 27, 2009) President Simon LEadership and ADministrator (LEAD) Presentation (PDF)
“A Conversation with the President,” from the seminar series sponsored by MSU’s Office of Faculty and Organizational Development.
- (Jan. 9, 2009) Administration Estimates Michigan Economic and Revenue Outlook (PDF)
Economic and revenue outlook estimates released by the Michigan Department of Treasury, detailing the consensus state revenue estimates for FY 2009, FY2010, a discussion of the overall U.S. economy, and its impact on Michigan.
- (Jan. 7, 2009) Michigan's Weakened Financial Position and the Problem of Dual Deficits
Article released by the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, discussing the two distinct fiscal challenges facing the state, the state’s structural deficit, as well as the impact of the economic downturn on the state budget.
- (Nov. 11, 2008) Long-Term Budget Development Principles (PDF) and Long-Term MSU Financial Stewardship Philosophy (PDF)
Review of MSU’s budget development principles and financial stewardship philosophy was undertaken in preparation for development of the 2009-10 budget.
- (Nov. 9, 2008) Michigan State University 2009-10 Appropriation Request (PDF)
MSU’s budget request to the State of Michigan.
- (Nov. 6, 2008) Granholm Says E.O. Cuts Coming, (Word document) from Gongwer.com
Citing national economic issues, Governor Granholm indicated that state revenues would be impacted significantly resulting in a need for cuts between $300 million and $600 million for the 2008-09 budget year.
- (Nov. 5, 2008) Economic Downturn: MSU Financial Considerations (Powerpoint)
President Simon’s discussion of the impact of the economic downturn on MSU.
- (Oct. 24, 2008)President’s Tuition and Fee Report (PDF)
After receiving lower than expected appropriations from the state for 2008-09, MSU is increasing tuition and fees effective Spring Semester 2009 by 1.2 percent. There will be no additional cost to students for spring semester due to a 1.2 percent tuition offset MSU will provide on bills.
- (June 13, 2008) 2008-09 Budget Development Overview (PDF)
Detailed proposal for MSU's 2008-09 general fund budget as approved unanimously by the Board of Trustees.
- (June 13, 2008) 2008-09 Budget Development Update, June 2008 (PDF)
Budget planning concluded with a presentation discussing significant budget categories, their effect on tuition, and the passage of the 2008-09 general fund budget by the Board of Trustees.
- Archived items from the 2008-09 budget cycle
- Archived items from the 2007-08 budget cycle
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