FY 09 Salary Budget - By Department

FY 09 salaries for all employees were obtained from the FY 09 operating budget, approved by the Washburn University Board of Regents at the May 16, 2008 meeting. The budget book is available at Mabee Library.

From the Forum - You Do The Math

As the cost of health insurance increases for WU employees, the university's budget for health insurance actually decreased in FY 08.

Now the Work Begins

The Admissions and Marketing Assessment Report was issued on April 16, 2008 to Washburn University by Paskill Stapleton & Lord as part of a $58,250 consulting contract. The report is lengthy, but an interesting read. Recommendations are concrete and plentiful and worthy of lively discussion across campus.

Public Comments - FY 09 Operating and Capital Budgets

Not enough of the significant tuition dollars paid by students for academic learning are earmarked for academic purposes.

Implementing Banner - The WU Learning Curve

On May 16, 2008, the administration presented a "Scholarship Review" (pdf) to the Washburn University Board of Regents. It appears that "thought testing" the utilization of a new Banner feature cost the university $500,000. This $500,000 oversight, in addition to the $1.0 million shortfall in tuition due to declining enrollments, does not bode well for the university's FY 08 operating results.

6.5% ($12 per credit hour) Tuition Increase Proposed For Fall 2008

On May 16, 2008, the Washburn University Board of Regents approved a 6.5% increase for the Fall 2008 tuition rate, raising undergrad tuition by $12 from $185 to $197 per credit hour. After a significant decrease in enrollment for academic year 2007-08, the administration prepared the FY 09 budget (pdf) presuming a 2.5% decrease in enrollment.

FY 09 Capital Budgets

On May 16, 2008, the Board of Regents Budget and Finance Committee approved the FY 09 capital budgets recommended by the Washburn University administration. The budgets include:

  • Capital Improvement Budget (pdf) - $1,630,400
  • Equipment Budget (pdf) - $398,687
  • Technology Equipment Budget (pdf) - $500,000 (an increase of $100,000 over the FY 08 funding level)

    • Washburn University 2008 Accreditation Visit - Third Party Comments

    Hopefully the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation team visiting Washburn University in May, 2008 will seriously consider the failure of the current Washburn University administration to properly support the educational mission of this institution of higher education.

    FY 07 Financial Report Released (pdf)

    The Washburn University Financial Report for 2006-07 has finally been released to the public. The 2006-07 enrollment credit hours (pdf) decreased 1.8% from 2005-06. The actual Tuition and Fees revenue fell $1.15 million short of the budgeted amount. What was the justification for President Farley's 10% pay increase?

    Preliminary Comments - FY 09 Operating Budget - Fall 2008 Tuition Rate

    In the absence of a meaningful internal audit function, the WU Board of Regents will continue to make decisions that jeopardize the welfare of Washburn University since their decisions are based upon inadequate and misleading information provided by the current administration.

    Reversing the Negative Enrollment Trend

    The Fall 2007 enrollment report (pdf) indicates a 3% decline in enrollment at Washburn University, the second consecutive fall with a decrease in enrollment. Some suggestions for reversing this trend have been offered to members of the Washburn University Board of Regents.

    WU Capital Projects & Equipment - Public Comments

    Less than 50% of the 3 mill fund collected from Shawnee County taxpayers will actually be spent on deferred maintenance in FY 08. These public comments were addressed to the full Washburn University Board of Regents prior to their approval of WU's FY 08 capital budgets.