Compendium of Budget Information for the 2012 General Session

Higher Education
Appropriations Subcommittee
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Agency: Utah College of Applied Technology

Function

In the June 20, 2001 Special Session, the Legislature passed House Bill 1003, 'Applied Technology Governance,' establishing the Utah College of Applied Technology (UCAT). On September 1, 2001, UCAT became Utah's tenth institution of higher education.

UCAT's mission is to provide market-driven career and technical education to both secondary and adult students to meet the demand by Utah employers for technically skilled workers. Each of the eight UCAT campuses places a strong emphasis on providing programs that prepare students for high-wage, high-demand jobs. This is accomplished through competency-based education and training programs, which may be long-term, short-term, apprenticeship, or custom-designed for individual employer needs. Most of the programs are offered in an open-entry, open-exit format providing flexibility for students and employers. Students are assisted in acquiring the basic skills necessary to succeed in these technical training programs. UCAT prepares students to enter, re-enter, upgrade, or advance in the workplace.

In creating UCAT, the Legislature moved five Applied Technology Centers and three Applied Technology Center Service Regions (ATCSR) from the governance of the State Board of Education to the Utah System of Higher Education. The former Wasatch Front Applied Technology Center underwent a name change to the Salt Lake-Tooele Applied Technology Campus. The Southwest ATCSR was divided into two campuses, the Southwest and Dixie Applied Technology Campuses. All assets associated with each Applied Technology Center and Applied Technology Center Service Region were transferred to the respective campuses with the Southwest's funding being allocated between the Southwest and Dixie Applied Technology Campuses.

Since its creation, UCAT has undergone many changes. In 2003, the Central Applied Technology College was merged with Snow College, and in 2007, the Southeast College of Applied Technology was merged with College of Eastern Utah. During the 2009 Legislative Session, UCAT's governance over post-secondary career and technical education was separated from the Board of Regents and placed with the UCAT Board of Trustees. The Salt Lake/Tooele Applied Technology College was separated with the Salt Lake County portion being transferred to Salt Lake Community College and the Tooele County portion being established as the new Tooele ATC.

The eight applied technology college campuses offer 76 Career Programs and within each program there are many more career opportunities. All UCAT campuses are fully accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and many programs hold additional accreditations.

UCAT's flexible schedule is ideal for working adults with limited time and for high school students desiring to supplement their high school schedule. High school students enroll tuition-free; tuition for adults is minimal. Students may register at any time during regular business hours and receive instruction in a self-paced format.

Statutory Authority

The following laws govern the Utah College of Applied Technology:

  • UCA 53B-2a establishes UCAT and outlines the powers and duties of the President, the Board of Trustees, the Campus Presidents and the Campus Board of Directors.
  • UCA 53B-2a-105 identifies the composition of UCAT's eight campuses.
  • UCA 53B-2a-106 outlines the curriculum for the UCAT campuses.
  • UCA 53B-2a-113 defines the leasing authority for UCAT.
  • UCA 53B-16-205 details the career and technical education at the Snow Richfield Campus.
  • UCA 53B-16-207 covers the Utah State University - College of Eastern Utah's career and technical education requirements.
  • UCA 53B-16-210 establishes the School of Applied Technology at Salt Lake Community College College.

Funding Detail

UCAT funding is comprised of General Funds, Uniform School Funds, Education Funds, and Dedicated Credits.

Sources of Finance
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
General Fund $24,240,700 $19,785,700 $16,432,400 $17,755,200 $17,752,900
General Fund, One-time ($15,000,000) $1,777,800 $3,520,300 ($993,100) $0
Uniform School Fund $18,137,400 $19,016,700 $19,065,600 $0 $0
Uniform School Fund, One-time $27,200 $740,100 $0 $0 $0
Education Fund $11,989,700 $11,779,000 $11,256,800 $30,501,700 $30,142,900
Education Fund, One-time $16,117,900 ($1,090,800) ($4,289,500) ($308,900) $0
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act $0 $2,062,500 $3,338,100 $1,064,700 $0
Dedicated Credits Revenue $5,351,900 $5,537,400 $6,823,800 $6,807,600 $6,390,400
Transfers $701,200 $0 $0 $0 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $3,001,600 $722,200 $159,000 $65,000 $65,100
Closing Nonlapsing ($722,200) ($159,000) ($65,100) ($22,800) ($84,000)
Total
$63,845,400
$60,171,600
$56,241,400
$54,869,400
$54,267,300
 
Line Items
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Administration $8,431,900 $6,434,400 $5,479,200 $4,750,400 $4,765,900
Bridgerland ATC $11,273,000 $10,598,000 $10,251,200 $9,995,100 $10,001,000
Davis ATC $11,428,300 $11,348,800 $11,441,500 $11,452,900 $11,382,600
Dixie ATC $2,017,300 $2,413,000 $2,288,900 $2,265,000 $2,120,200
Mountainland ATC $5,124,100 $5,440,600 $5,316,000 $5,583,700 $5,596,500
Ogden/Weber ATC $13,095,600 $12,422,600 $12,267,800 $11,801,700 $11,743,000
Salt Lake/Tooele ATC $4,071,600 $3,457,100 $0 $0 $0
Southwest ATC $2,609,000 $2,799,100 $2,454,800 $2,504,900 $2,355,000
Tooele ATC $0 $0 $1,243,500 $1,119,800 $1,028,400
Uintah Basin ATC $5,794,600 $5,258,000 $5,498,500 $5,395,900 $5,274,700
Total
$63,845,400
$60,171,600
$56,241,400
$54,869,400
$54,267,300
 
Categories of Expenditure
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Personnel Services $44,042,300 $45,837,800 $42,307,400 $42,942,900 $41,371,000
In-state Travel $436,500 $212,700 $213,000 $230,100 $182,300
Current Expense $11,291,600 $8,615,300 $12,163,500 $10,558,900 $11,519,600
Capital Outlay $1,189,300 $605,200 $1,557,500 $1,137,500 $1,194,400
Other Charges/Pass Thru $6,885,700 $4,900,600 $0 $0 $0
Total
$63,845,400
$60,171,600
$56,241,400
$54,869,400
$54,267,300
 
Other Indicators
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Actual
2012
Approp
Budgeted FTE 692.5 698.0 601.4 618.6 618.6
Actual FTE 703.4 661.9 644.6 676.0 0.0
Vehicles 106 101 100 108 103






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