| Approval of
Future Tuition Planning Recommendations |
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The Task Force on Tuition was established by
President Spanier in July 2001 as it was recognized that the University's
teaching, research, and outreach missions depend on adequate and consistent
financing. To meet Penn State's strategic goals, the Task Force's charge was to
consider realistic projections of a range of tuition increase options that may
be necessary over the next five years to support the competitiveness of the
University as a premier institution. The final Report of the Tuition Task Force, April,
2002, was presented to the Board of Trustees at its meeting in May
2002.
Will the Committee on Finance and Physical Plant recommend to the
Board of Trustees adoption of the following resolutions: |
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WHEREAS, it
is recognized that Penn State is seriously underfunded, operating with fewer
dollars per student than its peer institutions in Pennsylvania and in the Big
10; and |
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WHEREAS, it
is recognized that Penn State ranks at the top of its peer group in
administrative efficiency, delivering the same or greater services for less
cost; and |
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WHEREAS, it
is recognized that Penn State has, over the past decade, continually undertaken
a major program of internal budget recycling and reallocation and has maximized
any efficiencies; and |
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WHEREAS, it
is recognized that private support, such as funds provided from A Grand
Destiny, The Penn State Campaign, provides funds for the margin of
excellence in the University's academic programs and vital support for its
students, but does not provide for basic operating costs; and |
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WHEREAS,
President Graham B. Spanier charged the Task Force on Tuition to develop
recommendations regarding tuition alternatives and strategy for the purposes of
maintaining and improving the quality of the educational experience for its
students; and |
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WHEREAS, the
Task force on Tuition provided its report to President Spanier and reviewed it
with the Board of Trustees at the May 2002 meeting; and |
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WHEREAS,
based on the findings of the Task Forces on Tuition, general recommendations as
well as specific recommendations for 2003-04 and 2004-05 were developed and are
embodied in the document Future Tuition Planning; |
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THEREFORE, BE
IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of The Pennsylvania State University
commends the Task Force on Tuition for its careful review of this complex issue
and for developing a strategy to address the financial exigencies confronting
the University; |
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FURTHER
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees endorses and approves the recommendations
set forth in the document, Future Tuition Planning, presented to the
Board of Trustees on July 11, 2002, a copy of which is attached hereto and made
a part hereof. |
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RESOLVED,
That the President of the University is hereby authorized to initiate any and
all steps that are necessary or desirable to implement these resolutions. |
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Attachment 1 |