COBI 2014 - Utah College of Applied Technology

Compendium of Budget Information for the 2014 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 meet the needs of Utah's employers for technically-skilled workers and to promote local and statewide economic development by providing market-driven technical education to secondary and adult students. 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 (ATCs) and four Applied Technology Center Service Regions (ATCSRs) from the governance of the State Board of Education to the Utah System of Higher Education. The former Wasatch Front ATCSR underwent a name change to the Salt Lake-Tooele Applied Technology College Campus. The Southwest ATCSR was divided into two campuses: the Southwest and Dixie Applied Technology College Campuses. All assets associated with each ATC and ATCSR were transferred to the respective campuses, with the Southwest's funding being allocated between the Southwest and Dixie Applied Technology College 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 Applied Technology College 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 over 290 accredited 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.

Issues/Analysis

This link provides UCAT's annual reports from 2009 through 2013.

Funding Detail

UCAT funding is comprised of General Fund, Education Fund, and Dedicated Credits.

Table 1: Operating and Capital Budget Including Expendable Funds and Accounts

Sources of Finance (click linked fund name for more info)
General Fund
General Fund, One-time
Uniform School Fund
Education Fund
Education Fund, One-time
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Dedicated Credits Revenue
Beginning Nonlapsing
Closing Nonlapsing
Total

2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Actual	2013 Actual	2014 Approp	2014 Change	2014 Revised	2015 Change	2015 Approp
$16,432,400	$17,755,200	$17,752,900	$18,651,900	$18,651,900	$0	$18,651,900	$0	$18,651,900
$3,520,300	($993,100)	$0	($401,800)	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
$19,065,600	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
$11,256,800	$30,501,700	$30,142,900	$32,961,300	$39,178,700	$0	$39,178,700	$8,432,000	$47,610,700
($4,289,500)	($308,900)	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	($287,500)	($287,500)
$3,338,100	$1,064,700	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
$6,823,800	$6,807,600	$7,489,100	$6,804,700	$7,376,100	$107,600	$7,483,700	$20,600	$7,504,300
$159,000	$65,000	$22,800	$2,800	$300	$17,700	$18,000	$6,000	$24,000
($65,100)	($22,800)	($2,800)	($18,000)	($300)	($23,700)	($24,000)	$0	($24,000)
$56,241,400	$54,869,400	$55,404,900	$58,000,900	$65,206,700	$101,600	$65,308,300	$8,171,100	$73,479,400

Line Items (click linked line item name to drill-down)
Administration
Bridgerland ATC
Davis ATC
Dixie ATC
Mountainland ATC
Ogden/Weber ATC
Southwest ATC
Tooele ATC
Uintah Basin ATC
Total

2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Actual	2013 Actual	2014 Approp	2014 Change	2014 Revised	2015 Change	2015 Approp
$5,479,200	$4,750,400	$4,788,500	$4,800,400	$4,798,300	$0	$4,798,300	$1,063,500	$5,861,800
$10,251,200	$9,995,100	$10,044,100	$10,399,100	$11,539,700	$41,800	$11,581,500	$831,600	$12,413,100
$11,441,500	$11,452,900	$11,178,200	$11,929,300	$13,228,000	$12,000	$13,240,000	$1,231,000	$14,471,000
$2,288,900	$2,265,000	$2,245,500	$2,483,600	$2,889,700	$0	$2,889,700	$654,700	$3,544,400
$5,316,000	$5,583,700	$5,775,200	$6,252,900	$6,757,400	$203,000	$6,960,400	$2,147,000	$9,107,400
$12,267,800	$11,801,700	$11,966,200	$12,302,300	$13,409,600	($44,000)	$13,365,600	$888,000	$14,253,600
$2,454,800	$2,504,900	$2,991,600	$2,728,400	$3,370,000	($72,200)	$3,297,800	$415,000	$3,712,800
$1,243,500	$1,119,800	$1,057,400	$1,465,900	$2,759,100	($8,000)	$2,751,100	$400,400	$3,151,500
$5,498,500	$5,395,900	$5,358,200	$5,639,000	$6,454,900	($31,000)	$6,423,900	$539,900	$6,963,800
$56,241,400	$54,869,400	$55,404,900	$58,000,900	$65,206,700	$101,600	$65,308,300	$8,171,100	$73,479,400

Categories of Expenditure (mouse-over category name for definition)
Personnel Services
In-state Travel
Current Expense
Capital Outlay
Other Charges/Pass Thru
Total

2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Actual	2013 Actual	2014 Approp	2014 Change	2014 Revised	2015 Change	2015 Approp
$42,307,400	$42,942,900	$43,708,300	$44,564,200	$46,821,300	$4,517,200	$51,338,500	$2,520,300	$53,858,800
$213,000	$230,100	$216,200	$310,600	$333,600	$107,800	$441,400	($107,800)	$333,600
$12,163,500	$10,558,900	$10,703,300	$12,344,600	$17,324,600	($4,939,700)	$12,384,900	$6,074,900	$18,459,800
$1,557,500	$1,137,500	$777,100	$781,500	$727,200	$416,300	$1,143,500	($416,300)	$727,200
$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$100,000	$100,000
$56,241,400	$54,869,400	$55,404,900	$58,000,900	$65,206,700	$101,600	$65,308,300	$8,171,100	$73,479,400

Other Indicators
Budgeted FTE
Actual FTE
Vehicles

2010 Actual	2011 Actual	2012 Actual	2013 Actual	2014 Approp	2014 Change	2014 Revised	2015 Change	2015 Approp
601.4	618.6	654.4	654.6	686.5	94.8	781.3	(94.8)	686.5
644.6	676.0	675.3	696.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
100	108	114	114	108	12	120	(12)	108

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COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.