This document outlines responses to both questions and comments that arose during the June 4, 2014 Budget and Finance Committee Meeting. Questions/Comments from Vice Chairman Montgomery Question 1: Provide a comparison of our Business Auxiliary Services with those of similar law schools. Response 1: There are three other SUS schools with a Law School. They are Florida State, University of Florida, and Florida International University. The following provides information on the Business Auxiliary Services provided at each of the schools. Florida State University Runs Bistro, Beverage, and Snack Vending operations. Bistro operates at an annual loss. Bistro Boars Head sandwiches, Starbucks beverages, etc. Beverage Vending Six (6) machines 50% commission Snack Vending Three (3) machines 25% commission University of Florida Runs Dining and Coffee Services that operated at a loss of $18,000 in FY 13-14. Florida International University Runs Beverage and Snack Vending operations. Establishments located in the adjacent neighborhood provide dining services to students. Information on profitability not available. Florida A&M University Runs Beverage and Snack Vending operations. Dining services are available from nearby establishments. Previously run dining operations were run at a loss of $7,000 per month. Beverage Vending Three (3) machines 50%/40%/20% commission dependent upon type of beverage. Sales for FY 13-14 total $17,845.80. Snack Vending Two (2) machines - $2,000/month commission tied to main campus. Question 2: Provide a synopsis of all services and deficits at the Law School. Response 2: As mentioned above, FAMU runs Beverage and Snack Vending operations at the College of Law. Dining services are available from nearby establishments. Previously run dining operations were run at a loss of $7,000 per month. Beverage Vending three (3) machines 50%/40%/20% commission dependent upon type of beverage. Sales for FY 13-14 total $17,845.80. Snack Vending two (2) machines - $2,000/month commission tied to main campus. Page 1 of 8
Question 3: Provide contract amounts for the previous Perceptive Software contracts. Response 3: The University had one contract with Perceptive Software prior the new contract presented at the June 04, 2014 Budget and Finance Committee. That former contract was for $246,925. Question 4: Provide legislative efforts for the remainder of this year. Response 4: Organization is the key to gaining legislative support. With this in mind, we intend to do the following: Develop grass root support in the Florida Senate, Florida House of Representatives, and Congressional Districts where we have a physical presence, such as Crestview, Orlando, and Tallahassee. We will also reach out to areas where we have significant student enrollment or other assets of interest to elected officials. Continue to develop our Rattler Impact e-advocacy program, along with print media, as a tool to engage and inform advocates and supporters. Additionally, we will use humaninterest stories and tout our economic benefits to taxpayers. These activities will be repeated in a strategic manner throughout the session. Start an early and aggressive education program before the session begins. We will invite legislators to FAMU-sponsored events in their districts. This campaign will be geared towards promoting our legislative priorities, demonstrating how the priorities will promote long-term economic growth in Florida. The campaign will also enable us to increase retention and graduation rates and promote STREAM (science, technology, research, engineering, agriculture, and math). Additionally, we intend to set up booths at county fairs and other events. Encourage supporters to attend legislative committee hearings. Start reaching out early to staff members of appropriations and other key committees. Hold a media day in the fall and highlight some of our successes, as well as allow media to meet some of our star students from across the state. Additionally, the President will meet with editorial boards around the state. Identify key communicators and key legislative supporters like the Black Caucus, as well as supporters who have the capability to reach across party lines. Send congratulatory letters to each member of the Florida House & Senate who were reelected unopposed. (This was completed for the forty-five (45) individuals.) Meet with chief of staffs for each member of our local legislative delegation and the staff director of the Senate Higher Education Appropriations Committee. (Completed) Work with University stakeholders to develop legislative priorities for the coming year. Formulate a strategy to develop a basis of support for the coming year in consultation with Trustee Turnbull and other members of the Board. Schedule meetings with each member of the House and Senate Education Policy and Appropriations Committees once Legislative Committee assignments are announced after the November elections. Page 2 of 8
Question 5: Provide a summary of FAMU vs. Other Institutions, showing items funded during the 2014 Legislative Session. Response 5: The requested summary is shown in the table below. COMPARISON OF SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUS SCHOOLS (2014 LEGISLATIVE SESSION) FAMU Pharmacy Phase II (PECO) $10,000,000 FAMU-FSU College of Eng. Renovation $10,000,000 (PECO) Distance Learning $1,000,000 STEM Education Enhancement $2,500,000 Crestview $1,500,000 Pharmacy Salary Adjustment $700,000 Total FAMU $25,700,000 FAU Tech Runway $1,050,000 Jupiter Campus Bioscience Gateway $500,000 AMI Experiential Ed. Curriculum $1,500,000 Max Planck Sci. Fellowship Program $2,000,000 (PECO) 0 Total FAU $5,050,000 FIU FIU Washington Center $475,000 Economic Development Study $100,000 Health Embrace Initiative $1,000,000 Panther Life $300,000 Fostering Pride $300,000 MS-Neuroscience Centers of Florida $800,000 Foundation (pass through) Student Academic Support Center (PECO) $6,800,000 Land Acquisition (PECO) $10,000,000 Total FIU $19,775,000 FSU American Legion Boys and Girls Housing $100,000 (pass through) Florida Campus Compact (pass through) $200,000 Page 3 of 8
Preeminence $5,000,000 Health Equity Research Institute $400,000 Florida Institute for Child Welfare $1,000,000 STEM Education Enhancement $2,500,000 Charles Hilton Endowed Professorship $600,000 Learning System Institute $500,000 Law School $2,000,000 Masters in Data Science and Analytics $885,000 Earth Ocean Atmosphere Sci Building $20,000,000 (PECO) Total FSU $33,185,000 NCF Masters in Data Science and Analytics $885,000 Career Development Center $500,000 Student Support Center Renovation (PECO) $1,600,000 Natural Science Building Addition (PECO) $655,000 Total NCF $3,640,000 UCF Center for Reading Research $4,000,000 Lou Frey Institute $250,000 Evans Community School $685,000 STEM Enhancement $1,000,000 Downtown Presence $2,000,000 Modeling, Simulation &Training Program $1,000,000 Expansion Statewide Anti-Hazing $1,000,000 Crohn s and Colitis Research $500,000 Dept. of Defense Partnership Complex IV $8,000,000 (PECO) Total UCF $17,435,000 UF Lastinger Center for Algebra Nation $2,000,000 Lastinger Center for Learning Summer $2,000,000 Algebra Pilot Lastinger Center for Teaching Point $500,000 Preeminence $5,000,000 Whitney Lab $712,310 High Risk Delinquent and Dependent $500,000 Page 4 of 8
Youth Research IFAS-BOK Tower Ed Partnership $1,500,000 IFAS-Cattle Research $275,000 IFAS-Florida Caladium Research $100,000 IFAS-Cervidae Research $400,000 IFAS- SW Florida/Immokalee Research Cen. $2,000,000 Neurodegenerative Disease $3,100,000 Chemistry/Biology Bldg (PECO) $20,000,000 Newell Hall Remodeling (PECO) $10,000,000 Total UF $48,087,00 UNF Culture of Completion and Career $3,100,000 Initiatives Skinner Jones Hall Renovation (PECO) $11,750,000 Total UNF $14,850,000 USF System Cybersecurity Initiative $5,000,000 Children s Hospital Partnership $1,000,000 Sarasota Campus Small Business Dev. $100,000 Center Sarasota Campus Mote Marine Lab $483,000 Sarasota Campus STEM at Mote Lab $1,399,569 St. Pete Campus- Greenhouse Project $100,000 St. Pete Campus-Family Study Center $250,000 St. Pete Campus-Infant Mental Health $1,000,000 Center USF Health-Alzheimer s Inst $1,250,000 USF Health-Veteran PTSD Study $500,000 USF Health-Veterans Svc Center $350,000 St. Pete Campus College of Business Bldg $10,000,000 (PECO) USF Health- Heart Health Inst. (PECO) $15,000,000 USF Health-College of Med Bldg (PECO) $5,000,000 Total USF $41,432,569 UWF School of Mechanical Engineering $2,000,000 Operational Support $2,000,000 Page 5 of 8
Physician Assistance Program $1,000,000 Complete Florida Degree (SUS Online $4,000,000 Degree completion program) Office of Economic Development & $5,000,000 Engagement Haas Center $150,000 Advanced Manufacturing Initiative $1,500,000 FAA Certifications $100,000 Laboratory Sciences Renovation (PECO) $11,000,000 Total UWF $26,750,000 Page 6 of 8
Question 6: Where are we with the Academic Progress Rate for Athletics? Provide a summary and plan. Response 6: Attached is the NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR) Public Report that outlines a summary of Florida A&M University APR scores for 2012-13. The University is in the process of finalizing the 2013-14 data. Data will be completed by mid-september and submitted to the NCAA by the October 1, 2014 due date. Also attached is the 2013-2014 APR Improvement Plan. The evaluation of this plan is also in-progress and due to the NCAA office by October 1, 2104. A preliminary review of the 2013-14 data yielded the following critical issues: 2013-2014 APR Improvement Plan Preliminary Critical Issues Identified 1. Loss of eligibility and retention points due to insufficient academic support for studentathletes; 2. Loss of eligibility points by student-athletes who did not complete 40% of his/her degree prior to the third year of enrollment; 3. Loss of eligibility points by student-athletes who did not participate in advance registration for classes; 4. Loss of eligibility points by student-athletes who did not graduate in 10 semesters; 5. Loss of retention points by transfer student-athletes; and 6. Loss of eligibility points by institutionally identified at-risk student-athletes. The APR Improvement Team will be setting measurable goals, identifying steps to meet the goals, and identifying individuals/officers responsible for implementing and creating specific timelines for completing the work. Page 7 of 8
Questions/Comments from Trustee Turnbull Question 1: The Board and the University Leadership need to get together to look at how Auxiliary Funds are being used and compare practices to other institutions. Response 1: A full analysis of the current and planned uses for the University s Auxiliary funds will be presented at the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on September 10, 2014. The analysis will include the information from the other State Universities and will be sent for Trustee review at least ten days prior to the meeting. Question 2: Can we look at how the level of tuition for Pharmacy equates to other programs around the State? Response 2: Below is a table providing a tuition comparison for the SUS Pharmacy Schools. Table I - Comparison of PharmD Tuition and Fees, 2013-14 Resident Tuition and Fees Professional Year FAMU USF UF 1st $6,596.94 $20,642.43 $22,759.54 2nd $6,596.94 $20,642.43 $22,759.54 3rd $14,338.45 $20,642.43 $22,759.54 4th $15,961.13 $20,642.43 $22,759.54 Non Resident Tuition and Fees Professional Year FAMU USF UF 1st $20,129.62 $38,313.43 $45,903.00 2nd $20,129.62 $38,313.43 $45,903.00 3rd $35,911.40 $38,313.43 $45,903.00 4th $39,999.56 $38,313.43 $45,903.00 Question from Trustee Persaud Question 1: What is the current contract with Perceptive Software? Response 1: The contract is for $246,925 Page 8 of 8