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Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee - January 23, 2025
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Call to Order
Chair Karen Peterson called the meeting to order at 8:07 a.m.
Strategic Reinvestment Reallocation
Recording 1
Ben Leishman, Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst (LFA), gave an overview of the role and process of the subcommittee.
3a. HED Budget Introductions_25GS
Joseph Fitzgerald introduced the FY 2026 base budget and discussed some specific allocations.
3b. Higher Education Base Budget Introduction
3c. Higher Education Data Roll-up
Rep. Walter asked which meeting materials would be discussed. He encouraged committee members to review the meeting materials. and to become very familiar with the budget documents.
Rep. Hall asked for clarification about the "other funding" category and other clarifying questions. Joseph Fitzgerald responded.
Committee members introduced themselves.
Strategic Reinvestment Reallocation
Chair Peterson welcomed members of the Utah Board of Higher Education and specifically the student member, Muskan Walia and Board Member, John Cox..
Joseph Fitzgerald gave a brief overview of the strategic reinvestment allocation.
4a. Strategic Reinvestment Funding
Amanda Covington, Chair, Utah Board of Higher Education, discussed some of the strategic priorities of the Board.
4b. Strategic Reinvestments in Higher Education
Geoff Landward, Commissioner, Utah System of Higher Education, discussed some of the strategic efforts of USHE.
Vic Hockett, Associate Commissioner of Talent Ready Utah discussed Talent Ready Utah priorities and processes.
Carrie Mayne, Chief Economist, discussed the program performance analysis and the utilization of CIP codes.
Sen. Millner commented about efficiency ratios and asked the Board to look a costs per degree and national benchmarks. Carrie Mayne responded.
Sen. Kwan asked how the data is going to be utilized and asked some follow-up questions. Geoff Landward responded.
Sen. Johnson expressed concern about maintaining the distinction between university education and technical education and the value of critical thinking and general education.
Sen. Riebe also mentioned the importance of social sciences and arts of pursuing a well-rounded degree.
Geoff Landward responded to the comments and continued the presentation.
Chair Karen Peterson gave some background information as to why the information was requested. She discussed the importance of making every dollar count and the importance of being life-long learners.
Sen. Vickers discussed his perspective as an employer and the importance of having employees who have a good balance of having the technical skills required but also critical thinking skills and the ability to interact with others.
Sen. Millner discussed the importance of preparing college graduates to live and work in the world of the future.
Sen. Johnson agreed with the comments but also expressed the importance of a historical perspective and understanding.
Sen. Kwan agreed with the importance of liberal education and balancing what has been done in the past with what needs to be done in the future.
Nate Talley, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer discussed the cost of instruction and other financial issues.
Geoff Landward gave some concluding remarks regarding the comments made and the work moving forward.
Chair Karen Peterson gave some final remarks and asked committee members to carefully review the information presented as the committee moves forward with its work..
Senate Chair Millner assumed the chair.
Performance Audit of the Utah System of Higher Education
Chair Millner mentioned that some of the discussion that has taken place is as a result of the recent audit.
Matthias Boone, Senior Audit Supervisor, Jesse Martinson, Audit Manager and Nick Varney, Audit Staff discussed the recent performance audit of the Utah System of Higher Education.
5a. Audit Presentation - A Performance Audit of USHE
Sen. Riebe mentioned the importance of all professions and careers and that are not all community-valuable jobs are high paying. Matthias Boone responded.
Geoff Landward responded to the audit findings.
Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst's Budget Recommendations
Joseph Fitzgerald discussed the LFA budget recommendations.
6a. LFA Budget Recommendations
Sen. Riebe commented about the importance of Native American allocation and the need for time in order for the public to be more aware of this.
Approval of Minutes - October 15, 2024
Rep. Walter moved to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2024 meeting.
Office of the Commissioner's Office of Higher Education Budget Presentation
Joseph Fitzgerald gave an overview of the Utah System of Higher Education Budget.
7a. Utah System of Higher Education Budget Introduction
Rep. Walter asked a clarifying question about the performance line item. Joseph Fitzgerald responded.
Geoff Landward gave an overview of the new vision and mission of Utah System of Higher Education and the Higher Education Board.
7b. USHE Overview 2025 GS
Jerry Henley, Senior Assistant Commissioner of The Point, discussed the commercialization process.
Nate Talley and Geoff Landward continued the presentation regarding the USHE budget presentation.
Angie Stallings, Deputy Commissioner discussed the state's K-12 and Higher Education collaboration.
Nate Talley and Geoff Landward continued the USHE Budget Presentation.
Rep. Karen Peterson asked for clarification about the growth funding especially at USU. Nate Talley responded.
Chair Millner commented about the need for these to be integrated and updated. Nate Talley and Geoff Landward continued the presentation.
Rep. Walter commented on the slide regarding funding for FTEs.
Nate Talley concluded the presentation.
Rep. Karen Peterson moved to adjourn.
Chair Millner adjourned the meeting at 10:51 a.m.
Call to Order
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes - October 15, 2024
Approval of Minutes - October 15, 2024
Strategic Reinvestment Reallocation
Strategic Reinvestment Reallocation
Performance Audit of the Utah System of Higher Education
Performance Audit of the Utah System of Higher Education
Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst's Budget Recommendations
Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst's Budget Recommendations
Office of the Commissioner's Office of Higher Education Budget Presentation
Office of the Commissioner's Office of Higher Education Budget Presentation
Other Business and Adjourn
Other Business and Adjourn
AGENDA
AGENDA
MINUTES
MINUTES
NOTICE
NOTICE
3a. HED Budget Introductions_25GS
3a. HED Budget Introductions_25GS
3b. Higher Education Base Budget Introduction
3b. Higher Education Base Budget Introduction
3c. Higher Education Data Roll-up
3c. Higher Education Data Roll-up
4a. Strategic Reinvestment Funding
4a. Strategic Reinvestment Funding
4b. Strategic Reinvestments in Higher Education
4b. Strategic Reinvestments in Higher Education
5a. Audit Presentation - A Performance Audit of USHE
5a. Audit Presentation - A Performance Audit of USHE
6a. LFA Budget Recommendations
6a. LFA Budget Recommendations
7a. Utah System of Higher Education Budget Introduction
7a. Utah System of Higher Education Budget Introduction
7b. USHE Overview 2025 GS
7b. USHE Overview 2025 GS
7c. USHE 2025 GS Operating Budget Requests
7c. USHE 2025 GS Operating Budget Requests
7d. USHE 2025 GS Capital Budget Requests
7d. USHE 2025 GS Capital Budget Requests
7e. USHE 2025 GS Budget Requests Not Recommended
7e. USHE 2025 GS Budget Requests Not Recommended
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