Introductory remarks by Commissioner David L. Buhler to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee of the 2014 Utah Legislature regarding the base budget of the Utah System of Higher Education.

1. Opening Graphic

2. Higher Education
Appropriations Subcommittee
David L. Buhler
Commissioner of Higher Education
January 29, 2014

3. Comparisons: Higher Education in
Utah and the Nation

4. U.S. Full-time Student Enrollment
in Public Higher Education
1987
2012
7.1
11.5
million
million
% Change
+62%
Source: American Association of State Colleges & Universities

5. Utah Full-time Student Enrollment
In Utah System of Higher Education
1987
2012
56,972
134,344
% Change
+136%
Source: American Association of State Colleges & Universities

6. Enrollment growth will continue to outpace
2022
+15%
2022
+29%
2007-2012: 4th highest enrollment increase (23.7%) among states

7. State & Local Public Higher Education Support
Per Full-time Equivalent Student
$7,500
Utah
$7,106
U.S. Avg.
$7,000
$6,296
$6,500
$6,290
$6,000
$5,756
$5,500
$5,119
$5,383
$5,000
$5,338
$5,048
$4,500
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1991
$4,000
Source: National Center for Higher Education Management Systems
Source: American Association of State Colleges & Universities

8. State Fiscal Support per $1,000 of Personal Income
$12.00
$11.07
$10.00
$8.40
$8.00
$7.32
$5.82
$6.00
$4.00
$2.00
U.S.
Utah
$-
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers
Source: American Association of State Colleges & Universities

9. U.S. Average Tuition and State Fund Support
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2008
Tuition
36%
Tax Funds
64%
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
47%
Tax Funds
53%
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers

10. Utah Tuition and State Funds Support
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2008
Tuition
37%
Tax Funds
63%
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
51%
Tax Funds
49%
Tax funding per full-time students has decreased $1,513 (-24%) since FY
2008
Source: USHE

11. Wyoming
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
15%
Tax Funds
85%
Utah
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
51%
Tax Funds
49%
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers

12. Idaho
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
37%
Tax Funds
63%
Utah
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
51%
Tax Funds
49%
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers

13. Arizona
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
53%
Tax Funds
47%
Utah
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
51%
Tax Funds
49%
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers

14. South Carolina
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
60%
Tax Funds
40%
Utah
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
51%
Tax Funds
49%
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers

15. New Hampshire
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
70%
Tax Funds
30%
Utah
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
51%
Tax Funds
49%
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers

16. Vermont
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
79%
Tax Funds
21%
Utah
Funding per Student FTE
FY 2013
Tuition
51%
Tax Funds
49%
Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers

17. 3rd lowest in-state tuition and fees for 4-year public
institutions (2013-14)
Utah (3rd)
Source: College Board (http://trends.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/college-pricing-2013-full-report.pdf)

18. Student Debt
U.S.
Utah
$26,682
$15,509
• Utah has the lowest percentage of students that borrow
• 2nd lowest default rate
Source: College Board (http://trends.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/college-pricing-2013-full-report.pdf)

19. Utah Summary
Enrollments are outpacing the U.S. average
State fiscal support is less than the U.S. average (20-year
downward trend)
Tuition & Fees* are 3rd lowest in the U.S.
Student Debt among the lowest in the country
*4-year institutions

20. What role does
USHE play in the State?

21. USHE Students
Of Utah high school graduates who pursue a postsecondary education, attend a USHE institution
82%
179,871 Students in Fall 2013
Degrees and certificates
31,741 awarded in 2012-13
(headcount)

22. System Governance
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–
–
–
–
Reduced costs through shared IT purchases, common
platforms, shared library resources, etc.
Ensures quality and avoids unnecessary duplication
Greater accountability
Standardized data reporting
More seamless transfer of credit
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•
Common course names and numbers
Annual “Majors” meetings – involving 400-500 faculty

23. Supporting Industry
Most Common USHE Majors
2012-2013*
Department of Workforce Services
Utah Occupational Projections
(5-Star Jobs)
Center on Education and the
Workforce (Georgetown)
Associates, Bachelor’s, Graduate degrees combined
(percentage of all degrees awarded in 2013-13)
150% of Utah 2012 Median Annual Wage
- $49,140 or higher
(4,670 new jobs annually)
Fastest Growing Workforce Clusters by 2020
(% Growth)
Health Professions (19%)
Business & Marketing (15%)
Social Science & Public Admin. (9%)
Education (9%)
Vocational Studies (6%)
Engineering & Related Technologies (5%)
Psychology (5%)
Communications (4%)
Visual & Performing Arts (4%)
Computer & Info Sciences (4%)
Registered Nurses (1,010)
General and Operations Managers (690)
Sales - Wholesale & Manufacturing (640)
Accountants & Auditors (600)
First-Line Supervisors in Construction (390)
Loan Officers (330)
Management Analysts (280)
Sales - Technical/Scientific (250)
Software Developers (240)
Computer Programmers (240)
Healthcare Professional & Technical
Healthcare Support
Community Service and Arts
STEM
Education
Managerial and Professional Office
Social Science
Food and Personal Service
Sales and Office Support
Blue Collar
*Does not include General Studies Associates degrees primarily used for Source: Department of Workforce Services, Utah Job Outlook, long-term
(http://jobs.utah.gov/opencms/wi/pubs/outlooks/state/index.html)
transfer into 4-year programs
Source: USHE 2014 Data Book – Tab B: Degrees & Awards
(http://higheredutah.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Tab-B-DegreesAwards.pdf)
Center on Education and the Workforce, Recovery – Job Growth
and Education Requirements (June 2013)
http://cew.georgetown.edu/recovery2020/

24. Ongoing Reprioritization of Resources
–
141 new programs in 2013 (57 new certificates)
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•
•
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•
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Mechanical Design Technology (UVU)
Hazards and Emergency Management (UU)
Aviation Technology (USU)
Motion Graphics and Visual Effects (SLCC)
Instructional Technology (USU)
82 programs discontinued, restructured, consolidated
•
Responsibility to students in discontinued programs

25. Benefits of Postsecondary Education
– To the Economy
Majority of taxes are paid by those who have
higher levels of education.
Taxes Paid
% of Utah Population
48%
40% 38%
34%
28%
12%
Source: 2011 American Communities Survey,
No Postsecondary Education Certificates & Associate'sBachelor's & HigherUtah Taxpayers Association
Some College,
Degrees

26. Benefits of Postsecondary Education
– To the Individual
26%
Utahns’ Wage Earnings and
Unemployment
(by educational attainment, 2012) $61,972
$42,334
11%
11%
$30,803
9%
$27,917
$20,895
Less than High
School
High School
Graduate
5%
3%
5%
7%
Some College or
Associate
Degree
Median Wages
Poverty
2%
1%
Bachelors
Degree
Graduate or
Professional
Degree
Unemployment
Source: USHE, Department of Workforce Services

27. Overview USHE Base Budget

28. Labor-intensive
–
–
–
80% of budget is people
National market for talent
Online, automated, in a classroom, or on the screen – there
are people involved

29. USHE Budget
Institutional
Support
16%
O & M Plant
12%
Instruction
50%
Student
Services
7%
Academic
Support
11%
Research
3%
Source: USHE

30. Thank You