SLIDE 1 Consolidated Course Fee
An Overview of History and Use February 22, 2019 Alyssa Adamson
Executive Director Academic Finances & Space Management
SLIDE 2 Slide Title
History
- Headcount fee
- Established in 1999 to
consolidate many different individual course/material fees that were charged to students at that time
- As of 16-17 fee is adjusted
annually for inflation based
Price Index (HEPI)
$9 $12 $25 $25.45
1999 2003 2009 2017
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Approved Use of Funds
Consolidated Course Fee revenues are used by the colleges to fund instructional supplies and services and other value added educational experiences not provided as part of the basic requirement for a course/lab.
Examples:
Software, equipment, maintenance, upgrades, and
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Prohibited Purchases
If an expense is associated with the basic course description, it is covered by the standard OE & E allocation funded by tuition fees. Examples of prohibited purchases: White boards, markers, copy paper, projector bulbs, basic chairs, desks, pointers, and podiums. Note: Salaries are prohibited except for individuals specifically hired to design or develop a value added instructional activity or to provide specialized training.
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Distribution of Funds
- Initial distribution of funds
based on course mix and documented need
year providing an
reallocation to colleges where there’s a need
SLIDE 6 Oversight
- Permitted uses reviewed annually at
department coordinator and college budget analyst training sessions
- Training is provided to all new
deans/department chairs/budget staff
- Balances are monitored throughout the year
- “Is this eligible” questions are answered by
Provost’s Office
- Summary of expenses reported to the
Chancellor’s Office annually
SLIDE 7 Benefits
- Ensures access to leading-edge technologies for improved learning
- pportunities
- Provides hands-on learning using software and equipment currently
used by corporations preparing students for the work force
- Ensures that all students have access to quality instruction without
being burdened with high materials and supplies fees
- Provides opportunities for more in-class demonstrations and projects
100% of funds are distributed to colleges and benefit students in the following way:
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Annual Receipts
Term 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Fall 978,962 $ 966,888 $ 1,003,852 $ 1,031,755 $ 1,052,218 $ Intersession 42,375 42,266 47,409 53,800 54,153 Spring 920,521 949,607 981,574 1,010,245 1,020,986 Summer 220,707 210,493 231,689 222,653 226,083 Total 2,162,565 $ 2,169,254 $ 2,264,523 $ 2,318,454 $ 2,353,440 $
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Summary of Use of Funds
Category 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Events 0.40% 0.80% 0.97% 1.02% 1.24% Furniture 0.00% 0.73% 1.94% 2.42% 0.23% Instructional Support 1.64% 3.44% 4.58% 3.44% 3.34% Materials/Supplies 47.03% 36.30% 35.45% 31.50% 38.15% Misc 0.21% 0.48% 0.47% 0.55% 0.16% Repairs/Maintenance 1.79% 0.06% 2.90% 2.16% 1.44% Subscriptions 9.49% 10.21% 5.05% 4.23% 1.58% Technology 37.79% 46.70% 45.28% 52.27% 50.43% Travel 1.65% 1.28% 3.35% 2.40% 3.42% Grand Total 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
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1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics, gold medal winner Tommie Smith talks to students at CSUF about the continuing fight for civil rights. Smith was keynote speaker for a debate tournament awards ceremony.
MCF Funded Activities
College of Communications
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Support for specialized equipment lab equipment: A colorimeter is a device used to test the concentration of a solution by measuring its absorbance of a specific wavelength of light.
MCF Funded Activities
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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Hands-on learning in a biomechanics lab
MCF Funded Activities
College of Human Health & Development
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Questions?
