Message from the President
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Boise State is not immune to the troubling economic news of recent months. State funding holdbacks and a significant drop in the value of our endowment and other investments have triggered a thoughtful, if difficult, review process here on campus. Our commitment to serving our students is unshakeable; however, the economic realities require that we make strategic adjustments to our budget.
As you are aware, Governor Otter announced a reduction in FY 2009 General Fund revenues and ordered state agencies and institutions to holdback 1% in September. On December 1st he announced an additional 3% holdback and ordered that another 2% be held in reserve. Boise State remitted the first 1% to the State using central reserve funds. The additional 3% came from each college/unit as well as the additional 2% for reserves.
Reducing the University's FY 2009 budget by $3.5 million and holding another $1.75 million in reserves is significant and difficult. The guiding principles of the process have been to ensure that the University continues to support core functions, maintains the capacity to serve students, links reductions to the strategic plan and works to identify and implement additional efficiencies where possible.
We have also been advised by the Governor that revenue projections are such that the Legislature may have to reduce the FY 2010 budget even further. In addition, the loss of the Selland college enrollment revenue in fall 2009 will also impact Boise State University's bottom line. Base reductions coupled with a loss in enrollment revenue could mean a total general account revenue loss to the institution in excess of $10 million.
Such a severe reduction will require that we look at both revenue opportunities as well as significant reductions in spending. We will monitor the Legislature’s deliberations on the FY 2010 budget closely, but beginning plans for further reductions is prudent given the holdbacks we have already experienced. The University is considering many measures to deal with these difficult times. We will be sharing our plans as well as seeking your input and solutions as we manage reductions over the coming months. This website is intended to keep you informed of activities in this regard and provide a forum for your input. In addition, several public forums will be held over the course of the spring semester to provide updates and answer questions.
As with the significant strides the University has made in recent years, this effort will take cooperation from all who are a part of and care about Boise State University. I appreciate your support and thank you for all that you do for our university.
Bob Kustra,
President