THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
2007-2008 BUDGET SUMMARY BOOK
July 26, 2007
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 2007/2008 BUDGET SUMMARY BOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message from the President
Executive Summary Overview...... 1 Budget Context ...... 1 Budget in Brief ...... 3
Strategic Direction Vision ...... 5 Mission...... 5 Trek 2010...... 5 Key Measures Reporting ...... 6
Budget Context and Key Financial Issues Provincial Government Funding ...... 16 Federal Government Indirect Costs of Research ...... 18 Research Awards ...... 18 Tuition ...... 19 Enrolment ...... 20 Fundraising ...... 20 Operating Expenditures...... 21
2007/2008 Consolidated Budget Basis of Presentation...... 22 Consolidated Budget ...... 23 Revenue Details ...... 25 Expense Details...... 27 Operating Budget by VP Portfolio...... 29 Fund Basis of Reporting ...... 30
Capital Projects Major Capital Project Summary...... 32
Detailed Budgets President’s Office...... 37 Vice President Academic & Provost ...... 41 Vice President Administration & Finance ...... 78 Vice President External & Legal Affairs...... 89 Vice President Research ...... 101 Vice President Students ...... 112 Deputy Vice Chancellor UBCO...... 124 Ancillaries ...... 144 Related Organizations ...... 162 Centrally Managed...... 171
Appendix...... 173
Prepared by: UBC Financial Reporting and Budgeting
Contacts: Janis Kennedy, Senior Budget Analyst, Budget Office Trang Nguyen, Senior Budget Analyst, Budget Office
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 2007/2008 BUDGET SUMMARY BOOK
Message from the President
“The University of British Columbia, aspiring to be one of the world’s best universities, will prepare students to become exceptional global citizens, promote the values of a civil and sustainable society, and conduct outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world.”
Dear Colleagues,
UBC has achieved remarkable growth in the last five years. The operating budget has increased by 50%, the Okanagan campus has been established, world class researchers have been attracted to work in our new research centres, new student residences and a doubling of scholarships and bursaries have enhanced student life. And our ambition is not slaked. I am committed to the goals of Trek 2010 and I look forward to working with the entire community to take the steps that will implement this vision.
Preparing the 2007/08 budget presented a number of challenges particularly with respect to the operating budget for the Vancouver campus where a significant budget deficit loomed. The UBC Okanagan operating budget also required hard work to balance. The Executive and I consulted widely over the appropriate response to this deficit and the community responded creatively and supportively. A number of targeted revenue increases and cost reductions were suggested, and are included in the budget, and there was a broad consensus that the remaining deficit should be addressed by across the board one-time measures. This difficult decision was made on the explicit understanding that throughout 2007 the University would work to develop a mid-level academic plan that would enable the development of a sustainable multi-year budget for 2008/09 and subsequent years. This process is under way.
I would like to thank the community for its tremendous support during the budget process - it is a true testament to the commitment that the faculty and staff have for UBC. I am pleased to submit a balanced budget for 2007/08 to the Board of Governors for their approval.
Stephen J. Toope President
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Preface Financial Reporting and Budgeting prepared this information for review by the Board of Governors on the consolidated budget of operations for the University’s fiscal year ending March 31, 2008.
This book summarizes the University of British Columbia’s consolidated budget for 2007/08. The main elements of the document include an overview of the University’s fundamental goals and strategies, operating and planning context for the fiscal year ahead, and a high-level capital summary.
Executive Summary
Overview Established in 1908, the University of British Columbia consistently ranks among the forty best universities worldwide. With campuses located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean and the thriving interior city of Kelowna, UBC is a destination of choice for top students, educators and researchers.
UBC is one of the largest employers in British Columbia and contributes more than $4 billion in economic impact in the Province and $300 million in the Okanagan region.
Teaching and research at UBC Vancouver (UBCV) are conducted in twelve faculties and eleven schools, with each offering a broad range of programs of study. Current enrollment at UBCV is approximately 43,600 full and part-time domestic students and 5,600 international students, while faculty and staff number over 19,000 at the Vancouver and Okanagan campus.
UBC Okanagan (UBCO) opened in September 2005, as a distinctive, small university campus. The Okanagan campus hosts seven faculties and schools, and current domestic enrolment is approximately 4,100 full and part-time students. With a goal of enrolling 7,500 domestic students by 2010, UBCO is growing to serve the needs of its region, increasing access to the internationally recognized UBC degree.
As a public institution, the University relies on financial support from government, supplemented by tuition and endowed funds, to provide students with a quality education equal to that of the best public universities in the world.
Budget Context The 2007/08 consolidated budget reflects UBC’s mission “to provide its students, faculty, and staff with the best possible resources and conditions for learning and research” while continuing to work within the government funding provided. Revenues from all sources are expected to increase by 10.8%, including a 9.2% increase in the General Purpose Operating Fund. However expenses continue to rise, driven primarily by the expansion of UBCO, targeted programs at the Vancouver campus, and the salary settlements reached in 2006.
The University has very limited flexibility with respect to its revenue sources for its core academic operations. The current provincial funding model was modified as a result of a funding review conducted by the Province during 2005/06 and 2006/07. The University is now given an outline of the provincial funding over three years, which facilitates planning and budgeting. However, there is no provincial funding for non-salary inflationary costs and tuition increases are capped at the rate of inflation, which does not cover these costs.
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UBC has continued to work with the new federal government to ensure research funding continues to be a top priority. The fundraising target established in the strategic plan, Trek 2010: A Global Journey, is an annual amount starting at $100 million for the Vancouver campus, and it is expected that UBC Okanagan will raise $60 million over five years. These targets will allow UBC to realize many of the goals in its strategic plan.
For UBC, the main focus for the 2007/08 budget development has been related to the UBCV operating budget. At the beginning of the 2007/08 budget cycle a shortfall of $28 million was projected. Subsequently, in December 2006, the University reached an arbitrated settlement, as a result of an agreement launched by the Association of Administrative and Professional Staff (AAPS) that generated a $3 million retroactive expense for the General Purpose Operating (GPO) budget, plus a further $3 million in recurring expenses. In addition, projected revenue from royalty income was revised downward by $2 million. These items updated the projected 2007/08 budget shortfall to $36 million.
A consultation process commenced in order to solicit ideas and feedback from the campus community so that a forward-looking solution could be found to fund the anticipated 2007/08 budget shortfall. As a result of the consultation process, more than 250 ideas were generated and then assessed in relation to their feasibility and desirability.
The following framework was established for assessing the different budget options1:
Permanent changes should be made in the context of a robust academic plan; For 2007/08 cost reductions should be focused on one-time savings; Flexibility to implement future restructuring guided by the academic plan should be maintained; Care should be exercised to ensure that cost savings measures do not damage potential revenue generation.
During this process, a hiring chill was deployed while feedback from the campus community was obtained on the proposed budget options. The budget resolution for 2007/08 reflects a blend of specific targeted cost savings as well as areas for additional revenues, and reflects a blend of both one-time and recurring savings. The use of one-time funds to meet this reduction is based upon a social contract whereby each unit is to present a budget plan to their Vice President that demonstrates that the unit will maintain flexibility to enable significant restructuring in 2008/09. All GPO hiring will continue to be “chilled” until these plans are submitted and approved.
Going forward, the budget process will be examined for the 2008/09 budget cycle in order to link it directly to the academic plan. The review process is currently underway.
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Budget in Brief The 2007/08 GPO budget is balanced. The major factors and assumptions included in the 2007/08 budget are as follows:
Federal research council funding is expected to be $175 million; The provincial government operating grant for the two campuses totals $472.1 million; The provincial government has announced funds for graduate students; 625 spaces per year for four years, for a total of 2,500 allocated through a competitive process to the province’s four research intensive universities. However, at the time of finalizing the 2007/08 budget the details are not known, so this has not been reflected in the budget beyond the $2 million revenue included as part of the budget options noted below; UBC is funded for a total of 39,000 FTEs, a 1,013 increase over the prior year; Federal government grant for indirect cost of research is budgeted for UBC sites at an estimated $18.4 million. We do anticipate a further addition. However, as of the time of finalizing the budget, the amounts are not yet known; Endowment investment income is expected to be 7.5%; Ancillary operations’ revenues on average are expected to grow by 5.3%; For 2007/08, tuition fees represent a 2% increase over the previous year.
University GPO Fund:
1. UBCV UBCV has a balanced budget as a result of a number of measures taken. There are twelve specific targeted revenue or cost reductions and a one-time expense budget cut of $20 million that has been included in the 2007/08 budget. The $20 million has been allocated pro rata across all GPO funds, except for those units that have already taken a targeted cut and certain costs, such as utilities, that are driven by external factors. Further, there has been a commitment that the Executive will meet their cut in part through a 10% reduction of discretionary expenses in their respective offices.1
The twelve specific targeted revenue or cost reductions are listed below:
Additional $0.8 million in revenue from increasing domestic undergraduate application fees from $60 to $100; a proposal will be put before the Ministry of Advanced Education regarding this change; Additional $1 million in revenue from imposing carrying charges on lines of credit for capital projects over $1.5 million during the construction phase; Additional $1.2 million in revenue from increasing the administrative overhead fee from 2% to 3% on ancillary operations, such as the bookstore, housing, food services and parking; Additional $0.7 million in revenue from charging a 2% administrative overhead fee on activities within the Fee for Service Fund; Additional $2 million from new graduate funding that will be put toward the PhD tuition waiver for new students;
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Reduced expenditures of $2 million in the Academic Equipment Fund; this fund is managed by the VP Academic and is allocated to Faculties to assist with their equipment purchase and replacement priorities; Expenditure savings of $0.65 million from the International Student Initiative Reserve; Reduced expenditures of $2 million from the Financial Award Reserves; this reserve has grown as a result of the Province raising the loan limits for student aid and will not put Policy 72 at risk; Expenditure savings of $1.5 million from the Research Start Up Fund; Reduced expenditures of $2.5 million from the savings on credit card fees; options are being explored to mitigate the fees charged or looking at other alternative payment options; Reduced expenditures of $1.5 million system maintenance & operating costs on new space; Reduced expenditures of $0.1 million from discontinuing membership in U21 and the associated central travel costs.
The total effect of these budget options for fiscal 2007/08 is additional revenue or cost savings totaling $35.9 million. All of these measures are anticipated to result in a balanced GPO budget for 2007/08.
2. UBCO At the Okanagan campus a balanced budget has been achieved. The campus continues to be challenged by the need to hire faculty to develop programs before the launch of those new programs. New programs in engineering and business are being developed and significant hiring is occurring in order to support this. The UBCO budget will increase as a result of operating grant and tuition increases for the 912 new student FTEs. An inclusive budget process was led at UBCO which included prioritizing needs with the Deans and Senate Budget Committee. Budget priority was given to stabilizing funding for support operations, hiring new faculty and staff for new program areas, and recruiting new students. To ensure that student enrolment targets are met, a significant investment in student recruitment is planned. Campus development continues to be a focus. There are two new academic buildings that will be constructed in 2007/08 and one new student residence. In addition, campus development such as road realignments and campus rezoning is a focus to ensure that the long-term vision for the campus can be achieved.
2006/07 Year-End: The University received some unexpected, but very welcome, positive financial news after finalizing the 2007/08 budget. Through a combination of additional one-time government funding for salary settlements and indirect costs of research, increased investment income, and lower energy and building maintenance costs, UBC has identified some undesignated GPO funds from the 2006/07 year end.
This one-time money does not solve the University’s recurring financial problems. However, it will allow UBC to eliminate the $10.9 million carry-forward shortfall from 2006/07. It has been recommended to the Board of Governors that $12 million be placed into a fund to be called the University Investment Fund. This fund will be mandated to help implement the decisions that will evolve from the work of the Steering Committee on the Academic Planning Process (SCAPP). SCAPP has been asked to consult with the community, and then recommend a process for the allocation of the fund that will include principles, guidelines and timeframes. This University Investment fund will allow us greater flexibility during the transition to a new budget model for UBC.
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STRATEGIC DIRECTION
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Strategic Direction
UBC Vision The University of British Columbia, aspiring to be one of the world’s best universities, will prepare students to become exceptional global citizens, promote the values of a civil and sustainable society, and conduct outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world.
UBC Mission The University of British Columbia will provide its students, faculty, and staff with the best possible resources and conditions for learning and research, and create a working environment dedicated to excellence, equity, and mutual respect. It will cooperate with government, business, industry, and the professions, as well as with other educational institutions and the general community, to discover, disseminate, and apply new knowledge, prepare its students for fulfilling careers, and improve the quality of life through leading-edge research.
The graduates of UBC will have developed strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking abilities; they will have excellent research and communication skills; they will be knowledgeable, flexible, and innovative. As responsible members of society, the graduates of UBC will value diversity, work with and for their communities, and be agents for positive change. They will acknowledge their obligations as global citizens, and strive to secure a sustainable and equitable future for all.
Trek 2010 Strategic direction for the University is articulated in Trek 2010: A Global Journey - the goals that UBC has set for itself and the strategies it plans to achieve success. The five pillars of UBC's Trek 2010 vision define the organization priorities for the university's goals and strategies that will be pursued: People, Learning, Research, Community, Internationalization. The following table outlines the Trek 2010 goals.
Pillar Goal
People Provide the best possible environment for all members of the campus community. Ensure that UBC is accessible. Intensify efforts to recruit, retain, and develop the best people. Develop strategies for the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal students. Review rewards and incentives for faculty and staff. Learning Foster a sense of social awareness and global responsibility. Ensure that all academic programs meet the highest standards of excellence. Review the methods by which instruction is delivered, including scheduling of courses and the structure of undergraduate programs. Support innovations and improvements in teaching. Research Support the development of outstanding research in all disciplines. Review recruitment and retention of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research associates. Increase research funding. Encourage local, national, and international research partnerships and exchanges, Facilitate and increase knowledge transfer for the benefit of the society.
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Pillar Goal
Community Develop more opportunities for community involvement and collaboration. Encourage greater connection between UBC and the external community. Expand UBC’s engagement with Aboriginal communities, especially in British Columbia Expand UBC’s engagement with its alumni. Internationalization Strengthen global awareness through degree programs, public lectures, and conferences. Increase international learning opportunities. Enhance UBC’s reputation internationally.
Strategic Reporting In the past, the University has reported its strategic efforts through an Annual Trek Report Card, as well as through other forms of benchmarking and survey results. A consultation process is currently underway to review and assess the overall strategic planning process and accompanying reporting.
Key Measures Reporting The University has selected a set of key measures to help define and evaluate progress toward its organizational goals. The Key Measures Summary includes areas of strategic focus such as FTEs for faculty, staff, and students (domestic graduates and undergraduates), financial goals, fundraising, and endowment and land development objectives. Key measures are presented in the following pages.
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Key Measure #1: UBCV Students, Faculty & Staff1
FTE Ratio 20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
- 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Actual Student per Faculty (Operational Support) Forecast Student per Faculty (Operational Support) Actual Student per Faculty (Total) Forecast Student per Faculty (Total) Actual Staff per Faculty (Operational Support) Forecast Staff per Faculty (Operational Support) Actual Staff per Faculty (Total) Forecast Staff per Faculty (Total)
Actual Forecast 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Student per Faculty (Operational 2 15.9 16.7 16.8 16.4 16.0 15.6 15.5 15.4 15.3 15.2 Support) Student per Faculty (Total UBCV)3 11.3 11.7 11.4 10.8 10.2 9.9 9.8 9.7 9.7 9.6 Staff per Faculty (Operational 2 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.3 Support) Staff per Faculty (Total UBCV) 3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 FTE Faculty (Operational Support) 2 1,971 1,988 2,039 2,127 2,203 2,279 2,311 2,307 2,304 2,300 FTE Faculty (Total UBCV) 3 2,776 2,840 3,008 3,232 3,437 3,586 3,662 3,656 3,650 3,645 FTE Staff (Operational Support) 2 2,392 2,533 2,686 2,812 2,862 2,891 2,888 2,922 2,956 2,990 FTE Staff (Total UBCV) 3 6,280 6,644 7,064 7,420 7,673 8,164 8,419 8,518 8,617 8,716 FTE Student (Domestic) 31,245 33,213 34,162 34,950 35,167 35,608 35,745 35,497 35,248 35,000
This is a management tool used to measure the student per faculty ratio and staff per faculty ratio. For 2010, the University’s Vancouver campus is striving towards a target ratio of 15.2 : 1 students per faculty and 1.3 : 1 staff per faculty (operational support).
1 Figures represent fiscal year 2 Includes only GPO and Endowment funds 3 Includes all funds Strategic Direction Page 7 THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 2007/2008 BUDGET SUMMARY BOOK
Key Measure #2: UBCO Students, Faculty & Staff1
Student FTE Faculty & Staff FTE 8,000 800
7,000 700
6,000 600
5,000 500
4,000 400
3,000 300
2,000 200
1,000 100
- - 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Actual FTE Student Forecast FTE Student
Actual FTE Faculty (Operational Support) Forecast FTE Faculty (Operational Support)
Actual FTE Staff (Operational Support) Forecast FTE Staff (Operational Support)
Actual Forecast 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Student per Faculty (Operational Support) 2 15.1 13.5 15.9 17.8 19.2 Student per Faculty (Total UBCO) 3 14.8 13.0 15.6 17.6 19.2 Staff per Faculty (Operational Support) 2 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Staff per Faculty (Total UBCO) 3 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.0 1.0 FTE Faculty (Operational Support) 2 183 259 303 346 390 FTE Faculty (Total UBCO) 3 187 269 309 350 390 FTE Staff (Operational Support) 2 164 254 299 345 390 FTE Staff (Total UBCO) 3 192 304 333 361 390 FTE Student (Domestic) 2,759 3,489 4,826 6,163 7,500
Faculty and staff at the UBC Okanagan campus is forecasted to increase to 390 FTEs each, more than double its current level, to support the commitment of 7,500 student FTEs by 2010.
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Key Measure #3: UBCV Undergraduate FTE to Graduate FTE1
Undergrad / Grad Ratio
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Actual Undergrad / Grad Ratio Forecast Undergrad / Grad Ratio
Actual Forecast 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Undergrad FTE to Grad FTE Ratio 5.3 5.5 5.4 5.2 4.8 4.6 4.5 4.3 4.2 4.0 Undergrad FTE (Domestic) 26,308 28,122 28,815 29,270 29,087 29,239 28,820 28,547 28,273 28,000 Grad FTE (Domestic) 4,937 5,091 5,347 5,680 6,080 6,369 6,411 6,607 6,804 7,000
This measure depicts the University’s growing emphasis on attracting graduate students as part of its strategic agenda. The target undergraduate to graduate ratio is 4 : 1 at UBCV by 2010.
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Key Measure #4: UBCO Undergraduate FTE to Graduate FTE1
Undergrad / Grad Ratio
150.0
130.0
110.0
90.0
70.0
50.0
30.0
10.0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Actual Undergrad / Grad Ratio Forecast Undergrad / Grad Ratio
Actual Forecast 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Undergrad FTE to Grad FTE Ratio 144.2 41.8 20.6 16.0 14.0 Undergrad FTE (Domestic) 2,740 3,222 4,481 5,741 7,000 Grad FTE (Domestic) 19 77 218 359 500
In UBCO, this measure highlights the University’s objective of increasing graduate student enrolment to 500 FTEs by 2010. This will result in an undergraduate to graduate ratio of 14 : 1 at UBCO.
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Key Measure #5: UBCV Sources of Funding1
Percentage 100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0% 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Grant % Targeted Funding Level Grant % Actual Funding Level
Grant % Forecasted Funding Level Tuition % Targeted Funding Level
Tuition % Actual Funding Level Tuition % Forecasted Funding Level
Actual Forecast 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Grant % Targeted 70-75% 70-75% 70-75% 70-75% 70-75% 70-75% 70-75% 70-75% 70-75% 70-75% Funding Level Grant % Actual / 82.0% 83.1% 78.7% 73.3% 69.7% 70.3% 71.1% 71.5% 71.9% 72.3% Forecasted Level Provincial Government Grants 299,097 333,106 340,287 352,454 350,642 385,852 397,295 430,157 452,552 475,525 ($000s) Tuition % Targeted 25-30% 25-30% 25-30% 25-30% 25-30% 25-30% 25-30% 25-30% 25-30% 25-30% Funding Level Tuition % Actual / 18.0% 16.9% 21.3% 26.7% 30.3% 29.7% 28.9% 28.5% 28.1% 27.7% Forecasted Level Tuition ($000s) 65,645 67,537 92,262 128,232 152,688 163,246 161,791 171,370 177,014 182,116
The University’s long term budgetary planning for general operating is based upon a funding level goal of 70-75% from provincial government grants and 25-30% from tuition fees.
In January 2002, when the provincial government restored to university Boards of Governors the authority to set tuition fees, the University of British Columbia introduced a three-year strategy to restore tuition to national average tuition levels. Over the next three years, increasing tuition revenues largely attributed to the University’s achievement of these targeted funding levels.
In January 2005, the provincial government, in the Speech from the Throne, indicated that changes in tuition at provincial post-secondary institutions would be limited to increased cost of living.
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Key Measure #6: UBCO Sources of Funding1
Percentage 100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Grant % Targeted Funding Level Grant % Actual Funding Level
Grant % Forecasted Funding Level Tuition % Targeted Funding Level
Tuition % Actual Funding Level Tuition % Forecasted Funding Level
Actual Forecast 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Grant % Targeted Funding Level 70-75% 70-75% 70-75% 70-75% 70-75% Grant % Actual / Forecasted Level 72.1% 73.0% 70.5% 71.2% 70.9% Provincial Government Grants ($000s) 32,099 38,547 46,753 55,959 65,059 Tuition % Targeted Funding Level 25-30% 25-30% 25-30% 25-30% 25-30% Tuition % Actual / Forecasted Level 27.9% 27.0% 29.5% 28.8% 29.1% Tuition ($000s)2 12,437 14,286 19,541 22,685 26,651
Both the forecasted government grant and tuition levels reflect the FTE growth to 7,500 FTE by 2010. The tuition and government grant funding is based upon the planned FTEs funded by government. Any FTE shortfall reduces the tuition revenues compared to grant, bringing the percentage closer to the goal of 25-30% tuition. In addition, the tuition forecasts for the University reflect that changes in tuition at provincial post-secondary institutions are to be limited to increased cost of living as indicated by the provincial government in January 2005.
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Key Measure #7: UBC Fundraising Activities1
In $000s
160,000
140,000
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Actual Endowment Donations (UBCV) Forecast Endowment Donations (UBCV) Actual Endowment Donations (UBCO) Forecast Endowment Donations (UBCO) Actual Total Fundraising (UBCV) Forecast Total Fundraising (UBCV) Actual Total Fundraising (UBCO) Forecast Total Fundraising (UBCO)
Actual Forecast 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Fundraising (UBCV) 45,263 67,850 82,610 88,921 101,791 111,691 100,613 109,000 117,000 135,000 Total Fundraising (UBCO) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 6,097 10,411 11,000 13,000 15,000 Endowment Donations 19,418 30,311 22,116 32,732 57,320 34,615 23,971 44,000 47,000 54,000 (UBCV) Endowment Donations n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 4,646 376 4,000 5,000 6,000 (UBCO)
This measure illustrates the University’s strategic goals in fundraising. The fiscal year 2005/06 results were positive compared to the target of $100 million. The fundraising target for 2006/07 for UBC is $110 million, increasing to $150 million by 2010 which takes into account the additional fundraising goals for the UBCO campus.
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Key Measure #8: UBC Endowment Returns1
Rate of Return
25.00%
20.00%
15.00%
10.00%
5.00%
0.00% 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
-5.00%
-10.00%
-15.00% Actual Endowment Returns (1-year return) Actual Endowment Returns (4-year annualized) Forecast Endowment Returns (4-year annualized)
Actual Forecast 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Endowment Returns 7.8% 4.2% 0.7% 1.6% 3.9% 0.0% 12.4% 7.5% 7.5% 7.5% (4-yr annualized) Endowment Returns -3.8% 4.1% -10.5% 19.0% 5.1% 14.3% 11.7% N/A N/A N/A (1-yr actual return)
For endowments, UBC’s goal is to earn an annualized return of 7.5%. 5% of the return is budgeted for endowment spending and the remaining 2.5% will be used as protection against inflation and for payment of management fees.
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Key Measure #9: UBC Land Development1
In $000s 350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
- 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Actual Cumulative TREK Match Endowments Forecast Cumulative TREK Match Endowments Actual Cumulative TREK Loan Forecast Cumulative TREK Loan Actual Cumulative President's Match Forecast Cumulative President's Match Actual Cumulative TREK Endowments Forecast Cumulative TREK Endowments Actual Cumulative Net Land Development Proceeds Forecast Cumulative Net Land Development Proceeds
Actual Forecast 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Cumulative Net Land 3,415 3,415 3,415 35,863 52,469 81,920 147,920 192,948 247,948 285,948 Development Proceeds Cumulative Trek Match - - - - - 14,252 47,252 69,766 97,266 116,266 Endowments Cumulative Trek - - - 16,224 24,527 39,253 72,252 94,766 122,266 141,266 Endowments Cumulative Trek Loan - - - 16,224 24,527 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 Cumulative President’s 3,415 3,415 3,415 3,415 3,415 3,415 3,415 3,415 3,415 3,415 Match
This measure shows the actual and projected proceeds received from land development sales and their allocation, mostly to Trek endowments and loans.
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BUDGET CONTEXT AND KEY FINANCIAL ISSUES
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Budget Context and Key Financial Issues
Provincial Government Funding As a publicly funded university, UBC relies on both federal and provincial funding to fulfill its teaching and research mandate. Provincial funding is approved annually, with three-year forecasts to facilitate long-range planning. Funding for operations is based on a base budget, plus funding for new student spaces, and capital projects are based on a more discretionary basis. In addition to operating funding, capital funding is also provided by the provincial government through the Annual Capital Allowance and British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF).
UBC has been actively working with the provincial government to develop a sustainable funding model. The new provincial funding formula for operations is based upon the following components:
New, additional student FTEs will be funded at negotiated levels as part of the provincial growth plan to add 25,000 FTEs by 2009/2010. The provincial government remains committed to this plan which includes operating funds, capital funds, and student financial assistance funding.
In November 2005, the provincial government announced the new Negotiated Framework to guide collective bargaining in the public sector for five years from 2005/2006 through 2009/2010. UBC will be funded for government-approved salary settlements.
Government tuition policy to limit tuition fee increases to the rate of inflation will continue from prior years. Along with other institutions, UBC is encouraged to cover non-salary inflationary costs from new investments as well as operating efficiencies.
UBC is a member of The University President’s Council of British Columbia (TUPC), which represents the interests of the six public universities in British Columbia. Its mandate is to identify issues facing the universities, provide system wide leadership in the development of relevant public policy, and communicate on behalf of the university system. UBC and TUPC have presented a clear voice to government that significant cost pressures exist with the increases in total student spaces promised by the government, as well as inflationary costs.
Prior to 2005/2006, tuition fee increases helped fund the inflationary costs of the University. In the 2005 Throne Speech, government announced that tuition increases would be limited to the rate of inflation, effective September 2005. Since that time, UBC and TUPC have been working with the provincial government to clarify the parameters for changes to tuition in future years to better reflect the rate of inflation facing post secondary institutions. In the meantime, the government has not committed to funding non-salary inflationary costs and has indicated they will continue to limit tuition level increases.
Campus 2020: The recently published Campus 2020 report has provided a clear road map for post secondary education in the Province and UBC looks forward to the implementation of many of the proposed actions, acknowledging that they have considerable funding implications. Of key interest are the suggestions for revised and effective guidelines on tuition fees, increased levels of research funding, and a review of funding models.
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UBC Okanagan: Funding for UBCO also consists of provincial funding and tuition. Provincial funding is based on new students being funded at $10,000 per FTE and approximately 900 new FTE students each year to 2010. By 2010, total student FTE at UBCO is planned to be 7,500. Provincial funding is planned according to this growth plan; UBC anticipates funding as per this agreement.
Funding for capital growth at UBCO is more challenging due to inflation on capital costs and the significant construction necessary over the next four years relative to the amounts to be funded by the Province.
Program-Specific Enrolment Targets1: As part of the government’s New Era promises in 2002/03, specific funding commitments were made to enable the following initiatives. Funding for the targeted increases in student spaces for these programs is included in the provincial operating grant, and is specific to both campuses. For 2007/08, UBC’s overall targeted student spaces totals 6,931 FTE.
1. Medical School Programs In response to minimal growth in the province’s medical school spaces from 1980 to 2001 and the shortage of physicians practicing in the northern regions of the Province, in March 2002, the provincial government announced that the University’s medical school would be expanded to graduate more BC- trained physicians. In a unique collaboration, UBC has been working with the University of Northern British Columbia and the University of Victoria to deliver a distributed learning model that provides medical education in the three geographic regions. UBC’s target for 2007/08 is a total of 904 student FTEs.
As part of this initiative, the provincial government committed $110 million in capital funding for a new Life Sciences Centre at UBC’s Vancouver campus. The 40,000 square meter building opened its doors in September 2004. In addition, funding for these FTE increases was provided.
The Ministry of Health has also provided funding to expand clinical teaching space in the hospitals. Planning is now taking place to expand the medical program to the Okanagan.
2. Double the Opportunity (DTO) DTO was a five-year government initiative to double the number of students graduating each year in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. 2006/07 was the fifth and final year for targeted DTO growth. However, institutions are expected to maintain or increase enrolment in subsequent years. UBC’s target for 2007/08 is a total of 3,453 student FTEs.
The DTO initiative includes a contribution of $46 million for facilities to support students in high-tech programs. Three capital projects have been completed:
Computer Science Building, completed and occupied January 2005. Chemical and Biological Engineering Building, completed and occupied September 2005. Fred Kaiser Building (Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering), completed and occupied June 2005.
Specific funding was included to fund these additional FTE student spaces.
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3. Nursing and Allied Health Programs Government has funded 1,607 new nurse-training spaces by 2006/07 and funding return to work programs for nurses to increase the number of available nurses in BC. UBC’s target for 2007/08 is a total of 2,474 student FTEs.
4. On-line Learning UBC receives funding for student spaces in the BC Campus initiative, a collaborative on-line learning program. In 2006/07 this New Era commitment was complete. However, institutions are expected to maintain or increase enrolment in subsequent years. UBC’s target for 2007/08 is a total of one hundred student FTEs.
Federal Government Indirect Costs of Research Funding In addition to specific research awards funded through national granting agencies (see Research Awards section below), UBC receives funding through the federal government’s “Indirect Costs of Research” (ICR) program. Indirect costs of research include necessary investments in research support, infrastructure and commercialization that are not directly attributable to a particular research project.
The ICR program was announced by the federal government in 2003, with an annual allocation of $200 million beginning in the 2004 federal budget. The 2006/07 federal budget includes $260 million total funding for indirect costs of research and updated information regarding the 2007/08 federal budget is not yet available. UBC’s budget reflects ICR funding of $18.4 million. Additional funding is anticipated but the federal budget has not yet been tabled. Funding received by UBC for indirect costs that are associated with Canadian Institute of Health Research awards, is shared with hospitals.
UBC is a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), a national organization that conducts a very effective representation on behalf of universities. Issues such as the indirect costs of research, the creation of new national programs (such as the Canada Research Chairs), the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and the transformation of the Medical Research Council into the National Institutes of Health Research have all been the result of an intensive advocacy campaign on the part of the leadership of universities. AUCC and UBC will be working with the federal government to ensure the Indirect Costs of Research funding program is continued and expanded in the future.
Research Awards The federal government funds academic research through a number of national granting agencies:
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI): The CFI is an independent corporation established in 1997 by the federal government to strengthen Canadian capability for research. It provides funding for capital infrastructure and research equipment.
Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR): Established in 1999, CIHR is the major federal agency responsible for funding health research in Canada.
National Research Council (NRC): The NRC is the nation's leading research organization.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC): NSERC is the national instrument for making strategic investments in Canada's capability in science and technology.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC): SSHRC is Canada's federal funding agency for university-based research and graduate training in the social sciences and humanities. Budget Context and Key Financial Issues Page 18 THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 2007/2008 BUDGET SUMMARY BOOK
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA): CIDA supports sustainable development activities in order to reduce poverty and to contribute to a more secure, equitable and prosperous world.
Tuition The context of tuition fees with UBC is centered around Policy #72 which states “no eligible domestic student will be prevented from commencing or continuing his or her studies for financial reasons alone”. In 2006/07, the provincial government announced that tuition increases would be limited to the rate of Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation, resulting in a 2% increase. In March 2007, the UBC Board of Governors approved a 2% tuition increase for 2007/08. Tuition fee levels are the same for both campuses.
When developing the tuition increase proposal, the University administration is guided by:
Trek 2010 UBC Okanagan Academic Plan Tuition principles Provincial government tuition guidelines Objectives of the tuition consultation process Policy #71: Consultation with Students about Tuition and Mandatory Fees
Undergraduate Based upon the approved increase, tuition for full-time Arts and Science students will increase to $141.91 per credit for 2007/08 or $4,257.32 for a 30-credit first year undergraduate program.
Differentiated Tuition In 2003, UBC began to differentiate undergraduate domestic tuition to reflect the higher costs associated with the delivery of different programs, the higher anticipated employment earnings after graduation, and market competitiveness at peer institutions. In consultation with students, some Faculties – Sauder School of Business, Applied Science, Education and Pharmaceutical Sciences – set higher tuition fees.
Graduate The typical full-time graduate student tuition fee for 2007/08 will be $3,939.16 (however PhD students receive a tuition award equal to their tuition fees). The tuition award is available to all full time PhD students in years 1-4 of their PhD programs. This award was put in place to attract more graduate students to the University and provide support to all graduate students. Professional Masters program fees vary by program and, typically, are market-based fees.
International Students Tuition for international undergraduate (ISI) students is adjusted annually to reflect increases in educational costs. In December 2006, the Board of Governors approved a cost-of-living increase of 3.05%. For students enrolled in a 30-credit undergraduate program, who started their program in Summer 2006 and subsequently, tuition for the academic year will total $603.78 per credit. Tuition is lower for students who began their programs prior to Summer 2006.
In 2006, UBC began to differentiate international undergraduate tuition in the Sauder School of Business to reflect the higher costs associated with the delivery of the B Com program, the higher anticipated employment earnings after graduation, and market competitiveness at peer institutions.
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Prior to 2006 international tuition fees were assessed to fully cover the operating costs of instruction. However, they did not contribute to the full capital costs of instruction, including the cost of construction, renovation, and equipment in support of classrooms and learning spaces. To better reflect this full cost, in March 2006 UBC approved a capital cost contribution from international students of $58.50 per credit to be phased in over three years. The initial $19.50 per credit was charged in 2006. An additional $19.50 per credit was approved by the Board in March 2007, to take effect May 1, 2007.
Tuition Levels 2007/08 2006/07 % Change Domestic Undergraduate tuition $4,257 $4,174 2% (Arts & Science Base tuition) International Undergraduate tuition (Non B Com students who started Summer 2006 and $18,113 $17,577 3% subsequently)
Research Graduate tuition $3,939 $3,862 2%
Enrolment The University is funded for a total of 39,000 FTEs in 2007/08, a 2.7% increase over the prior year. The overall student FTE targets for the Ministry of Advanced Education (AVED) Operating Grant are for all of UBC’s campuses, including UBCO. While the University is accountable for the overall FTE target, AVED and the University will work together to ensure the commitment to 7,500 FTEs at UBCO by 2009/2010 is achieved. Total student enrolment (head count) is usually higher than the funded level, due to the number of part-time students enrolled in fewer than 30 credits.
AVED monitors student FTE utilization rates to identify any long-term structural challenges associated with the FTE targets established. For the 2006/07 fall interim report, UBC reported a 101% combined utilization rate - UBCV 105% and UBCO 78%. Recruitment efforts remain a high priority at UBCO to continue on the enrolment growth path as originally planned.
One of the goals of UBC is to increase the number of graduate student spaces at the Vancouver campus. UBC would like to have an undergraduate to graduate ratio of 4:1 at UBCV by 2010. Traditionally, the Province has not funded graduate student growth. UBC has been working with government to develop a plan for provincial support for graduate studies and research and in fact, a program has been announced by the Premier. The details of this are not yet clear, but will be added to the budget when known.
Fundraising Currently the University has adopted a sustainable fundraising strategy to provide stable philanthropic resources for the University. UBC Development, including campus based and UBCO programs, is responsible for achieving a fundraising target of $120 million for 2007/08. The program is being externally reviewed which could recommend an expansion of the program and a change in the strategy.
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Operating Expenditures
Compensation Costs As one of the largest employers in the Province, UBC has over 19,000 faculty and staff. As a result, compensation costs are a significant part of UBC’s total budget. In 2007/08, salaries and benefits account for over 55% of total expenses.
For 2007/08 several factors are affecting salary and benefit costs:
UBC competes for faculty and staff in national and global markets and faces the ever-present challenge of providing competitive market salaries in order to retain the best and most productive employees. The strong B.C. economy is causing upward salary pressures for retaining professional staff. UBC has been successful in obtaining a commitment from the provincial government to fund government-approved salary settlements.
Salary settlements were reached with all of the employee groups late in 2005/06 after the 2006/07 budget was finalized. Consequently, the budget for 2007/08 incorporates the rate increases outlined in the Collective Agreements with the various groups. The increase in salary costs in the 2007/08 budget reflects the 2006/07 distributed rate increases and the rate increases payable in 2007/08.
The arbitrated settlement that was reached with the Association of Administrative and Professional Staff (AAPS) in December 2006 has also been incorporated into the 2007/08 budget. However, the additional costs associated with the salary increases has not been reflected in each individual unit’s budget, as the University is currently working through the process for calculating this level of detail.
Utilities The expansion of capital improvements and building facilities, combined with modest rate increases, account for the budget increase for utilities costs.
Student Aid Ensuring that UBC is accessible is one of UBC’s primary strategic goals. Policy #72 states “no eligible domestic student will be prevented from commencing or continuing his or her studies for financial reasons alone”. To honour this policy, UBC intends to build up the student award endowments as articulated in Trek 2010.
With the increases in tuition, UBC has allocated increased financial support for students. Student financial support in 2001/02 was $27.5 million; the 2007/08 budgeted amount is $57.3 million and is largely centrally funded from the GPO Fund.
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2007/2008 Consolidated Budget
Basis of Presentation
The University has budgeted its operations on a consolidated basis (UBCV and UBCO) that includes activities from various funds:
The General Purpose Operating Fund (GPO) represents unrestricted operating funds of the University that account for the University’s academic program delivery, service and administrative activities. Each business unit within the University is allocated a portion of the GPO revenue and budgets are developed accordingly at the department level.
The Specific Purpose (SPP) Fund accounts for internally and externally restricted activities such as Capital, Continuing Studies (CS), Fee for Service (FFS), Trust and other specifically funded activities. Capital budgets are budgeted centrally for central Board-approved projects and select non-central projects; Continuing Studies and Fee for Service budgets are developed at the business unit or project/grant level; select Trust (awards) budgets are developed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Student Financial Assistance and Awards Office, while other Trust funds are budgeted at a consolidated Faculty or AVP unit level.
The Sponsored Research (RES) Fund reports the University’s research activities. Research funds are budgeted at a consolidated level for the Faculty. Research targets are developed in coordination with the VP Research Office.
Ancillary (ANC) Enterprises includes the budgets for those operations that provide goods and services to the University and are expected to be self-sustaining. Budgets are developed by the individual ancillary and are individually Board approved.
The Endowment Fund (END) accounts for resources received with the stipulation that the original contribution not be spent. Income earned annually on the Endowment is allocated to fund and maintain the Endowment for inflation as well as an amount available for spending. The business units prepare budgets for spending the portion of investment income that is designated for use by the Endowment.
Related Organizations includes the 2007/08 budget for activities from related outside parties that are controlled or significantly influenced by the University. However, in recent months, the University changed its accounting policy on consolidation. Under the new accounting policy, the University uses the equity method of accounting for its controlled for-profit entities and its share of the joint ventures. The controlled not-for-profit organizations continue to be consolidated using the proportionate consolidation method of accounting.
UBC Okanagan is included in the consolidated budget and, where applicable, it has been integrated into the faculty or key administrative unit budget.
The revenues and funding are budgeted on an accrual basis. Accordingly, projections will differ from a cash basis. The budget is also based on a fiscal year period beginning from April 1, 2007, consequently results may differ from project-year based results, which are used to report on individual research awards.
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2007/08 Consolidated Budget (UBCV and UBCO)
($ in thousands)
Budget Budget 2007/08 2006/07*
Revenues Government grants and contracts $ 815,520 $ 743,820 Student fees 291,108 271,889 Non-government grants, contracts and donations 162,701 122,556 Investment income 72,210 65,932 Sales and services 271,859 252,742 Amortization of deferred capital contributions 69,999 62,116 1,683,397 1,519,055 Expenses Salaries $ 847,903 $ 750,123 Employee benefits 130,456 118,955 Supplies and sundries 221,179 208,348 Depreciation 141,434 126,753 Cost of goods sold 46,197 48,209 Scholarships, fellowships and bursaries 56,231 54,530 Travel and field trips 38,124 33,197 Professional and consulting fees 39,820 35,082 Grants and reimbursements to other agencies 66,982 64,835 Utilities 24,706 23,623 Interest on long-term debt 26,066 24,141 1,639,098 1,487,796 Increase in invested in property, plant and equipment $ (56,225) $ (26,813) Transfers from (to) endowment fund (19,003) (18,609) Transfers from (to) internally restricted reserves 32,315 3,986 Decrease (increase) in equity of related organizations (1,386) (723) Operating Budget Surplus (Deficit) $ (0) $ (10,900)
* Where appropriate the 2006/07 budget has been restated to be consistent with presentation in 2007/08
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Total Budgeted Revenue ($ in thousands)
2007/08: 2006/07:
$69,999, 4% $62,116, 4% $252,742, $271,859, 16% $815,520, 49% 17% Government grants and contracts Student fees $65,932, 4% $743,820 $72,210, 4% Non-government grants, 49% contracts and donations Investment income $162,701, 10% Sales and services $122,556, 8%
Amortization of deferred capital contributions $291,108, 17% $271,889, 18%
Total Budgeted Expenses ($ in thousands)
2007/08: 2006/07:
$235,408, $251,929, 15% 16%
Salaries
$46,197, 3% $48,209, 3% Employee benefits $750,123, $141,434, 9% Supplies and sundries 50% $126,753, Depreciation 9%
Cost of goods sold
$221,179, 13% Other $208,348, 14%
$847,903, 52% $118,955, $130,456, 8% 8%
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Revenue Details
% Change over Revenue Sources ($ in thousands) 2006/07 Budget1 Government grants and contracts 815,520 10% Student fees 291,108 7% Non-government grants, contracts and donations 162,701 33% Investment Income 72,210 10% Sales and services 271,859 8% Amortization of deferred capital contributions 69,999 13%
Government Grants and Contracts The increase in government grants and contracts is primarily attributed to a $54.1 million increase in provincial operating grants, of which $30.6 million is associated with salary settlements in 2006/07 and 2007/08, with the remainder being related to UBCV ($14 million) and UBCO ($9.3 million) for new targeted FTE. A $17.6 million increase is associated with a projected increase in research awards. There are also projected increases in grants associated with SSHRC funding for Doctoral Awards ($1.2 million) and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships ($0.8 million). There is also additional funding from the Ministry of Health for an increased number of medical residents. The number of medical residents has increased 12% from 741 in 2006/07 to 829 in 2007/08.
Student Fees The increase is mainly attributable to tuition fees amounting to $7.1 million, of which $3 million is from new targeted FTE and $3.6 million is associated with a 2% rate increase in the GPO Fund. Another $4.9 million increase is recognized in the Continuing Studies Fund and is associated with increased enrolment projected primarily for Sauder School's real-estate and accounting diploma division of $3.4 million and $0.6 million for executive programs.
Non-Government Grants, Contracts and Donations The increase is primarily attributable to the Research Fund; $37.7 million is due to an increase in research awards projected for the Faculties of Medicine and Science.
Investment Income The increase is essentially attributable to the estimated market value of the direct assets of the Endowment Fund. The market value of the endowment investments are estimated for budget purposes as $800 million. No change in the projected interest rate return of 7.5%.
Sales and Services Ancillary Sales and Services are expected to increase by $5 million. The ancillary increases are attributable to a $3.6 million increase from Housing due to a 4% rate increase plus an additional 793 bed spaces, and $1.4 million increase from Food Services due to growth of retail sales, conferences, and deferred meal plan revenue. Increases in the Fee for Service Fund are attributed to the Dental Clinic fee ($2.2 million), Land and Food Systems livestock and milk sales ($0.4 million), Pacific Educational Press Education book sales ($0.4 million), and $1.1 million in Medicine due to growth in
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industry funding for Research centre. An increase of $3.5 million is related to Infrastructure Levy in the Capital Fund.
Amortization of Deferred Capital Contributions Complete externally funded projects account for the increase. New items being amortized include equipment, buildings, and other major additions.
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Expense Details
% Change over Expenses ($ in thousands) 2006/07 Budget1 Salaries 847,903 13% Benefits 130,456 10% Supplies and sundries 221,179 6% Depreciation 141,434 12% Cost of goods sold 46,197 (4%) Scholarships, fellowships and bursaries 56,231 3% Travel and field trips 38,124 15% Professional and consulting fees 39,820 14% Grants and reimbursements to other agencies 66,982 3% Utilities 24,706 5% Interest on long-term debt 26,066 8%
Salaries The salary increases attributable to the GPO Fund are related to $39 million in salary settlements, $5.4 million associated with new UBCO positions, and $0.9 million associated with new UBCV commitments. These increases are offset by planned salary reductions of $4.6 million associated with the across the board cut. Other increases are associated with general revenue growth, such as the increase in salaries of $38.4 million correlated to the projected growth in research activities. An increase of $1.6 million relates to SSHRC Doctoral Stipend Awards.
Supplies and Sundries Increases in supplies are primarily associated with general growth activities associated with the different funds, where $3.9 million is associated with increased supply expenses budgeted at UBCO campus.
Depreciation Increases in depreciation expenses are primarily attributed to the Capital and Research funds. Depreciation charges are associated with new buildings such as the David Strangway Building, the Fred Kaiser Building, and Swing Space, in addition to building additions, new research, and computer equipment.
Scholarships, fellowships and bursaries An increase of $1 million is associated with Ph.D. tuition waivers as a result of the 2% tuition rate increase and a projected 2% enrolment increase. In addition, there is a $0.6 million increase primarily associated with additional ISI enrollments. UBCO Student Aid has increased by $0.2 million.
Travel and field trips
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The increase in travel is largely associated with growth in the research awards for 2007/08.
Professional and Consulting Fees The increase in the Capital Fund of $1.1 million is attributable to an increase in project activities related to the Infrastructure Levy and the Annual Capital Allowance. An increase of $2.4 million is associated with the projected growth in research activities.
Grants and reimbursements to other agencies The increase of $3.3 million is primarily associated with an anticipated increase in research awards.
Utilities There are no significant utility rate increases projected for 2007/08. Increases in costs are primarily attributable to new space and increased utilization as a result of greater student density, which impacts Housing & Conferences.
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Operating Budget by VP Portfolio
The University’s consolidated budget is detailed by portfolio and fund as noted below:
2007/08 Budget
($ in thousands) GPO SPP RES ANC END Total
Revenues & Funding Allocations Office of the President 2,027 1 - - 3 2,031 VP Academic & Provost 364,292 275,207 506,880 22,569 20,831 1,189,779 VP Administration & Finance 42,318 45,124 - 151,996 26 239,464 VP External & Legal Affairs 5,564 3,484 - - 355 9,403 VP Research 5,357 7,193 3,932 - 2,231 18,713 VP Students 18,866 14,905 - 68,645 354 102,770 Deputy Vice Chancellor UBCO1 41,042 1,325 4,219 306 339 47,231 Centrally Managed 227,328 43,490 (124,961) (144) 35,863 181,576 Related Orgs & Interdepart Services n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a -107,570 Total Revenues & Funding Allocations 706,794 390,727 390,070 243,371 60,001 1,683,397
Expenses Office of the President 2,027 (63) - - 3 1,967 VP Academic & Provost 347,535 260,636 520,305 21,575 16,396 1,166,447 VP Administration & Finance 43,616 43,728 - 145,954 26 233,324 VP External & Legal Affairs 6,602 3,997 - - 51 10,650 VP Research 4,942 8,908 1,932 - 1,199 16,981 VP Students 20,132 81,209 - 61,233 299 162,873 Deputy Vice Chancellor UBCO1 41,042 3,021 4,219 229 286 48,797 Centrally Managed 208,791 (6,775) (128,465) 13,153 20,311 107,014 Related Orgs & Interdepart Services n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a (108,955) Total Expenses 674,687 394,661 397,991 242,144 38,571 1,639,098
Interfund Transfers Office of the President ------VP Academic & Provost (3,037) 7,679 9,644 300 (867) 13,719 VP Administration & Finance 1,498 (1,494) - (521) - (517) VP External & Legal Affairs 1,039 (149) - - (304) 586 VP Research (415) 2,180 (257) - (1,032) 476 VP Students 1,265 (1,832) - 299 - (268) Deputy Vice Chancellor UBCO1 - 1,375 - - - 1,375 Centrally Managed (14,058) 3,467 (4,800) 20 - (15,371) Total Interfund Transfers (13,708) 11,225 4,587 98 (2,203) 0 Transfers to / from Reserves (18,399) (7,292) 3,334 (1,325) (19,227) (42,913) Transfers to / from Related Orgs n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a -1,386 Operating Budget Surplus (Deficit) 0 (0) 0 0 0 (0)
1 Includes only departments that report directly to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, additional UBCO costs reside in all units (Office of the President, VP Academic & Provost, VP Administration & Finance, VP Research, VP External & Legal Affairs, VP Students).
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Fund Basis of Reporting UBC has presented the 2007/08 budget on a consolidated basis, although the underlying basis of university accounting is fund accounting. The University maintains separate funds for many of its activities, with each fund having assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Fund accounting helps to enhance accountability, budgetary control, and the stewardship of resources; it ensures that grants, donations, and contributions are spent only for the purposes intended.
General Purpose Operating (GPO) Fund The GPO Fund is the unrestricted operating fund for the University’s academic program delivery, service, and administrative activities. The GPO budget is based upon funding and revenue commitments for both campuses, primarily the provincial government operating grant. Additionally, student tuition fees are reflected as revenue in the GPO Fund. Since 2005/06, government policy has limited annual tuition increases to the rate of inflation. UBC has developed the 2007/08 budget with a 2% inflation increase. The 2007/08 GPO total Revenue Budget is $706.8 million, an increase of $59.9 million over 2006/07. The provincial grant accounts for 67% of total GPO revenue, while student tuition fees account for 27%. The 2007/08 GPO total Expense Budget is $674.7 million, an increase of $42 million over the prior year.
Specific Purpose (SPP) Fund The Specific Purpose Fund includes Fee for Service, Continuing Studies, Trust and Capital. The Fee for Service Fund recognizes such activities as the Dentistry Clinic, Staff Finders, Land and Food Systems milk and livestock sales. Continuing Studies includes primarily non-credit course activities offered by the Continuing Studies Department and the Faculties. Externally funded non-research grants, contracts and donation funding such as the Ministry of Health grant for medical residents are incorporated into the Trust Fund. Major capital project funding and provincial funding for the Annual Capital Allowance are recorded in the Capital Fund. The Specific Purpose Fund accounts for 23% of the 2007/08 consolidated revenue budget.
Sponsored Research (RES) Fund The Research Fund consists of the direct cost of research for the University funded by research grants. Primary research funding is provided through federal research councils. The Research Fund accounts for 23% of the 2007/08 consolidated revenue budget.
Ancillary (ANC) Fund The Ancillary Fund represents thirteen enterprises at UBCV, and three operations at UBCO. Their products and services are provided to generate sufficient revenues to cover operating expenses and debt servicing and, in certain cases, to create sufficient reserves for reinvestment in the business to ensure long-term financial viability. The Ancillary Fund accounts for 14% of the 2007/08 consolidated revenue budget.
Endowment (END) Fund The Endowment Fund consists of activities funded by endowments, the principal of which must be maintained in perpetuity. The University protects the endowment’s total economic value from inflation by limiting the amount of income that may be expended annually. The Endowment Fund accounts for 4% of the 2007/08 consolidated revenue budget, and the Endowment expenditure budget represents approximately 5% of the anticipated March 31, 2007 total market value.
2006/07 Carry Forward Actual 2006/07 carry forward amounts brought forward into 2007/08 have been recognized for budgeted activities. The carry forward amounts recognized for the budget based funds (GPO, Specific Purpose, Research, Awards, and Capital) are calculated based upon the Funding Allocation less
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Expenses as of March 31, 2007. For the both the Specific Purpose and Research funds, the Funding Allocation is based upon a project year specific to the granting agency. For revenue based funds (Fee for Service and Continuing Studies) the carry forward amount is based upon Revenue less Expenses less Interfund Transfers as of March 31, 2007.
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Major Capital Projects
Capital funding comes from four sources: Federal, provincial, donations, and internally financed.
Federal funding is provided through the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) who supports research infrastructure. CFI requires that their funding is matched by the provincial government, with the remaining twenty percent from the University.
Funding from the Province comes through the major capital grants: British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) which funds the provincial match to the CFI funding; the Annual Capital Allowance funding, made up of two funding amounts - minor capital which funds renovation projects, and cyclical maintenance which funds maintenance on buildings; and there has been an expectation in recent years that the Province will only fund a portion of any building projects.
Donors may also provide funding for major capital projects.
Sometimes there is internal financing on projects, generally financed from discretionary operating funds over a number of years. These funds are used to leverage other funding sources.
The UBC Board of Governors approves all capital projects over $1.5 million, following a four step management approval process. Prior to entering the Board approval process, projects must receive executive approval.
Board Approval Stages
Board 1 Principle, location, consultant, program, preliminary capital and operating budgets, schedule, schematics
Board 2 Revised capital and operating budgets, revised schedule, detailed program, development permit, working drawings
Board 3 Final budgets, award of contract, construction starts
Board 4 Project completion report
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For the 2006/07 fiscal year, a high level overview of the capital projects underway to March 31, 2007, at both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, are shown in the following table:
Board Board Approved Project Name Description Approval Funding Budget Stage ($m)
Beaty Biodiversity The Beaty Biodiversity Centre will house research 49.0 Board 3 Federal - CFI Research Centre laboratories, as well as facilities for specialized Provincial – processing and research involving a unique world BCKDF class research collection of plants, fish, insects, Fundraising & vertebrates, fungi and fossils. The Centre will Internal Sources support research into habitat, species and ecosystems in which we live and will also include an important public education and exhibit function.
Centre for This facility will be located in the Biosciences 20.0 Board 1 Internal Sources Comparative Reserve of South Campus. It will relocate and Medicine consolidate animal care facilities from South Campus, as well as from other locations around campus. It will provide updated facilities to current accreditation standards.
Centre for To be located on the Great Northern Way 36.1 Board 2 Federal - CFI Integrated Campus, CIRS will take a leadership role in the Provincial – Research on development and deployment of integrated BCKDF Sustainability sustainable building technologies and practices. Corporate (CIRS) Sponsorship Fundraising & Internal Sources
Irving K. Barber The Learning Center rebuilds and expands the 68.8 Board 3 Provincial Learning Center Main Library, addressing three of the Library's Fundraising & key concerns: environmentally sound space for Internal Sources its collections of rare, archival and special materials; 15 years of growth space for the print collection and technologically enabled space to support the growing collection of electronic resources and services.
Placing present and future generations at the forefront of learning, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be an innovative and progressive hub for student interaction, academic pursuit, and research activity. It will play a key role in the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic growth of British Columbia, Canada, and the world.
Centre for Disease The Centre for Disease Modeling is located in the 42.5 Board 3 Federal - CFI Modeling (CDM) Life Sciences Center building. It will establish an Provincial - unparalleled facility in Canada to enable highly BCKDF innovative research on a broad spectrum of Fundraising & human diseases of critical importance to Internal Sources Canadians.
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Board Board Approved Project Name Description Approval Funding Budget Stage ($m)
Lower Mall Single This project, located on the Food Sciences site 102.9 Board 3 Housing Student Housing on Marine Drive, is being completed in two Revenues (Phase 2) phases and will house approximately 1,640 students in a total of six buildings. This addresses both the demand for student housing as set out in Trek 2010 and meets the obligations as set out in the Official Community Plan. Phase 1 was completed and occupied in August 2005. Phase 2 occupancy is anticipated for September 2007.
Museum of The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) Renewal is 52.0 Board 3 Federal - CFI Anthropology a project to renovate and add space that will Provincial - allow improved programs, displays, and research BCKDF capabilities to better meet the needs of a Fundraising & changing environment. Internal Sources
Sauder (Phase 1) Phase 1 update to Sauder will provide a new 35.0 Board 2 Fundraising & building and renovated space in the existing Internal Sources Henry Angus Building. This space will assist the faculty in achieving the vision for the Sauder School of Business as a recognized leader in the creation, teaching and application of innovative management thinking.
Thunderbird UBC has worked cooperatively with “Bid Corp” 47.8 Board 3 Provincial - Olympic Sports Corporation in confirming the feasibility of siting Olympic Games Arena an ice hockey arena at the University for use as a Corporate venue for the 2010 Olympic Games. It will be Sponsorship & used for women’s and men’s preliminary hockey Internal Sources games and some medal games during the Olympic Games.
Thunderbird The Thunderbird parking facility is part of a 24.8 Board 3 Parking Parking Facility comprehensive 10-Year Replacement Parking Revenues Plan to ensure adequate parking supply on campus.
UBC Renew This project is an innovative agreement between 120.0 Brought Provincial UBC and the Ministry of Advanced Education to forward in Internal Sources leverage $60M in provincial government funding packages, with UBC sourced $60M to address the each at accumulated deferred maintenance debt and varying accelerate implementation of the Facilities and Board levels. Infrastructure Management Plan (FIMP).
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Board Board Approved Project Name Description Approval Funding Budget Stage ($m)
University University Boulevard is the principal point of 81.5 Board 2 Tenant Rents Boulevard (Phase arrival onto campus and the main transit, Internal Sources 1) pedestrian, and bicycle thoroughfare. It must convey a strong sense of place, a feeling of having entered the nucleus of a unique, distinct, exciting multi-use hub of campus life.
This neighborhood is envisioned to be a key corridor for interaction, between the University and the broader community, between social and academic pursuits, between various modes of transportation, and between multiple land uses distributed along the length of the street.
Phase 1 consists of the underground Transit Station, road realignment, infrastructure and two buildings located on East Mall at the corner of University Boulevard. Each will run parallel to the other with an Atrium connecting the two.
UBC Okanagan – The location of the new Arts and Sciences 42.3 Board 2 Provincial Arts & Sciences building is in proximity to and complements the Fundraising & Building existing Arts and Science buildings, as well as the Internal Sources new Multi-Purpose building. This arrangement is highly desirable for facilitating greater interaction among Arts and Sciences faculty and students.
UBC Okanagan – UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science has recently 74.1 Board 2 Provincial Engineering/ been established as a dual-campus faculty, and Fundraising & Management is developing a full suite of engineering programs Internal Sources Building and activity at UBC Okanagan, including four- year baccalaureate programs, graduate programs and research activity. It is planned by 2009/10 that ten percent of UBCO’s undergraduate students will be in engineering and a further ten percent in management. Initially the building will be used extensively as generic space to accommodate the near-term growth in other faculties.
UBC Okanagan – This building will be a mix of generic research 30.5 Board 3 Provincial Fipke Building and teaching space. This will create synergies in Fundraising & (Multipurpose collaboration between faculty and different Internal Sources Building) departments and with industries; between research and teaching; and will ensure flexibility in the future as some research program areas grow and others decline.
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Board Board Approved Project Name Description Approval Funding Budget Stage ($m)
UBC Okanagan – The configuration for this phase of housing is 17.0 Board 3 Housing Student Housing quad style units with four single rooms, two Revenues (Phase 2) bathrooms, a kitchen and a living area, designed to accommodate a more mature mix of students. The units would be arranged in seven townhouse style buildings comprising ten quads per building, providing 280 beds.
UBC Okanagan – The University Centre will serve as the social and 33.1 Board 2 Provincial University Centre one of the major service centers for students on Fundraising & this campus. It will serve a student population of Internal Sources 7000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students.
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DETAILED BUDGETS
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
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President’s Office
Summary
The President is committed to positioning UBC as an international leader at the forefront of learning and research. In addition to providing general supervision and direction to the academic work of the University, the President’s Office portfolio includes the Planning and Institutional Research Office and Internal Audit.
The 2007/08 Budget for the President’s portfolio is as follows:
2006/07 2007/08 Budget Budget
($ in thousands) GPO SPP RES ANC END Total Total
Total Revenue / Funding 2,027 1 - - 3 2,031 2,031
Office of the President 751 - - - 3 754 776 Planning & Institutional Research 603 (63) - - - 540 589 Internal Audit 630 - - - - 630 609 UBCO 43 - - - - 43 43 Total Expenses 2,027 (63) - - 3 1,967 2,017 Interfund Transfers In (Out) ------Operating Budget Surplus (Deficit) - 64 - - - 64 14
2006/07 Carryforward 27 225 29 - 210 491
Budget details for each Department within the President’s Office follow under each department.
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President’s Office 1. Office of the President Stephen J. Toope, President & Vice Chancellor
As the chief executive officer of the University, the President shares the University’s vision, promotes its values, embraces its mission and ensures that it meets its goals. Among other responsibilities, the President assists the University through the following actions:
Lead the University in pursuing the strategies, plans, and policies approved by the Board; Exercise academic leadership to enhance the University’s academic quality and stature, as well as the national and international reputation of its undergraduate, graduate and professional programs; Oversee operational management in a manner that ensures the University’s resources are safeguarded and optimized; Encourage excellence, quality, innovation, enterprise and a collegial spirit.
2006/07 2007/08 Budget Budget ------Specific Purpose ------($ in thousands) GPO CS & FFS Trust Capital RES END Total Total
Total Revenue / Funding 751 - - - - 3 754 778
Salaries Academic* 388 - - - - - 388 115 Staff 261 - - - - - 261 562 Other ------Total Salaries 649 - - - - - 649 677 Other Expenses 102 - - - - 3 105 99 Total Expenses 751 - - - - 3 754 776 Interfund Transfers In (Out) ------Operating Budget Surplus (Deficit) ------2
2006/07 Carryforward - - - - 29 210 239
*Academic includes Faculty + Sessional; 2006/07 budget has been restated to reflect this.
Budget Changes
Implement budget reductions.
2007/08 Plans
Work with the provincial government to implement Campus 2020. Continue the growth and transformation of UBC to become the leading Canadian University and one of the world’s best universities. Continue to build UBC community goodwill through meeting and consulting as widely as possible with faculty members, students, staff, alumni, business leaders and government. Ensure that UBC’s vision and goals as embodied in TREK 2010 are understood and implemented in the broad UBC community. Re-evaluate our strategic planning and budgeting process to ensure sustainable operating funding. Continue to increase UBC’s share of research funding at both the national and provincial levels to achieve our goal to create a university that conducts world leading research in service of the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.
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President’s Office 2. Planning and Institutional Research Walter Sudmant, Director
The function of the Planning and Institutional Research Office is to undertake research projects, to provide reports, statistical information, analysis, and advice in support of strategic planning, decision- making, collective bargaining, and accountability at the University.
2006/07 2007/08 Budget Budget ------Specific Purpose ------($ in thousands) GPO CS & FFS Trust Capital RES END Total Total
Total Revenue / Funding 603 1 - - - - 604 601
Salaries Academic* - 5 - - - - 5 7 Staff 530 44 - - - - 574 501 Other - 7 - - - - 7 5 Total Salaries 530 56 - - - - 586 513 Other Expenses 73 (119) - - - - (46) 76 Total Expenses 603 (63) - - - - 540 589 Interfund Transfers In (Out) ------Operating Budget Surplus (Deficit) - 64 - - - - 64 12
2006/07 Carryforward 1 208 19 - - - 228
*Academic includes Faculty + Sessional; 2006/07 budget has been restated to reflect this.
Budget Changes
One-time GPOF budget reduction of $31 thousand which will be achieved by reducing computer hardware, travel spending, and temporary salary. One-time GPOF saving from retirement as the result of replacement pending future budget decisions. Increase in Fee for Service activities to reflect more contracts with TUPC.
2007/08 Plans
Report on TUPC Masters/PhD outcome survey. Analyze and report on BC Universities Access and Affordability survey. Develop database, reporting and research capacity for university-wide teaching evaluation system. Conduct a UBCO retention study. Refine Equity targets. Develop a Faculty and Staff data warehouse. Develop University-wide capability to search faculty CV and research information. Develop a Graduate enrolment planning model. Continue research and evaluation of Community Service Learning. Conduct NSSE analysis to expand best-practice research. Develop long-range planning parameters and growth scenarios for UBC Physical Plan. Develop benchmarks for Academic Planning.
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President’s Office 3. Internal Audit Michael Hartwick, Director
Internal Audit contributes to good governance and effective risk management by providing assurance to the Audit Committee of the Board, that the University’s financial risks are being identified and properly managed. Audit programs are coordinated with the external auditors, in their role of auditing the University’s financial statements, in the most cost-effective manner. Internal Audit monitors compliance with established policies and reviews the effectiveness of internal controls throughout the University.
2006/07 2007/08 Budget Budget ------Specific Purpose ------($ in thousands) GPO CS & FFS Trust Capital RES END Total Total
Total Revenue / Funding 630 - - - - - 630 609
Salaries Academic* ------Staff 538 - - - - - 538 495 Other ------Total Salaries 538 - - - - - 538 495 Other Expenses 92 - - - - - 92 114 Total Expenses 630 - - - - - 630 609 Interfund Transfers In (Out) ------Operating Budget Surplus (Deficit) ------
2006/07 Carryforward 26 (2) - - - - 24
*Academic includes Faculty + Sessional; 2006/07 budget has been restated to reflect this.
2007/08 Plans
Internal Audit uses a risk-based planning strategy. A risk analysis prepared by Internal Audit for planning purposes determines the general audit priorities and audit cycle. Financial risks identified by senior management have also been considered. Highlights of the 2007/08 audit plan:
− Detailed internal control review and testing of department transactions for departments that have been certified to enter financial transactions into the Financial Management System (FMS); − Follow up of high-risk audits performed last year; − Audits to assist the external auditor; audits required by funding agencies; and field visits to the Okanagan campus.
The audit plan is flexible and subject to change based on management and Audit Committee requests, and significant changes within the organization that impact the audit risk assessment.
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DETAILED BUDGETS
VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC AND PROVOST
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Vice President Academic and Provost
Summary
The VP Academic and Provost portfolio includes twelve faculties and a number of supporting units, such as the University Library, International Office, and Equity Office.
The following table summarizes the 2007/08 budget portfolio of the VP Academic and Provost.
2006/07 2007/08 Budget Budget
($ in thousands) GPO SPP RES ANC END Total Total
Total Revenue / Funding 364,292 275,207 506,880 22,569 20,831 1,189,779 991,125
Expenses: Office of the Vice President 6,960 24,760 6,800 - 10 38,530 29,152 Applied Science 36,221 4,764 25,236 - 1,504 67,725 61,936 Arts 62,121 22,784 50,142 - 1,341 136,388 140,938 Dentistry 7,063 11,909 3,436 - 99 22,507 19,488 Education 25,410 4,871 5,046 1,602 466 37,395 36,502 Forestry 6,532 5,275 12,137 - 1,523 25,467 25,046 Graduate Studies 1,025 4,282 - 1,280 392 6,979 - College of Health Disciplines 1,241 631 4,939 2,801 4 9,616 10,187 College for Interdisciplinary Studies 5,373 1,615 54,729 - 2,440 64,157 58,801 Land and Food Systems 7,221 2,772 6,063 - 704 16,760 15,446 Law 7,187 958 723 - 445 9,313 8,564 Medicine 59,420 130,453 219,471 - 4,381 413,725 315,645 Pharmaceutical Sciences 5,239 2,598 6,565 - 148 14,550 13,593 Sauder School of Business 19,179 17,921 2,916 - 1,682 41,698 36,647 Science 52,464 10,601 122,054 - 715 185,834 152,187 University Librarian 30,940 12,530 - - 542 44,012 43,991 InterFaculty 5,601 1,835 48 - - 7,484 7,307 UBCO 110 - - - - 110 71 Information Technology 8,228 77 - 12,935 - 21,240 23,641 Robson Square - - - 2,957 - 2,957 2,837 Total Expenses 347,535 260,636 520,305 21,575 16,396 1,166,447 1,001,979 Interfund Transfers In (Out) (3,037) 7,679 9,644 300 (867) 13,719 10,192 Operating Budget Surplus (Deficit) 13,720 22,250 (3,781) 1,294 3,568 37,051 (662) Various Funding Sources for Capital Projects** - - 11,032 - - 11,032 50,414 Net Operating Budget Surplus (Deficit) 13,720 22,250 7,251 1,294 3,568 48,083 49,752
2006/07 Carryforward 21,003 146,904 337,619 - 24,594 530,120
**Adjustments relate to a cash flow timing differences with capital projects.
Budget details for each faculty or business unit within this portfolio follow under each faculty and unit. See the Ancillaries section for details of Ancillary budgets.
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Vice President, Academic and Provost 1. Office of the Vice President George A. Mackie, Vice President pro tem
The Office of the Vice President includes the Associate Vice Presidents and Directors of business units that provide overall services to the Vice President Academic & Provost, and the Faculties and Schools that are within the portfolio. Specifically, they include: