School of Allied Health Sciences

Tuition and Fees Proposal

Dr. Elizabeth J. ProtasOctober 10, 2007

Presentation PointsPresentation Points Overview and current

financial picture Funding needs Proposed Changes in

Designated Tuition Financial Cost/Benefits of

Proposed Change Benchmark Comparisons Summary Questions

OverviewSchool of Allied Health Sciences

Professional Programs & Degrees OfferedProgram Number of

Students Undergrad Graduate

Clinical Laboratory Sciences 121 Physician Assistant Studies 155

Respiratory Care 39 Occupational Therapy 83

Physical Therapy 152  TOTAL 550

School of Allied Health SciencesFY 2000-2006 Expenses/Revenues

Operating Revenue Operating Expenses Net

2000 7,919,978 8,612,810 (692,832)

2001 7,838,214 8,514,549 (676,335)

2002 7,475,982 9,122,437 (1,646,455)

2003 8,338,699 9,969,858 (1,631,159)

2004 9,201,416 10,817,279 (1,615,863)

2005 10,064,133 11,664,700 (1,600,567)

2006 11,464,412 11,691,000 (227,720)

2007 11,979,267 12,105,659 (126,392)

School of Allied Health Sciences Per Full-time Student State Funding Rate

11,383

9,934

10,987

11,85311,383

11,776

$8,000$8,500$9,000$9,500

$10,000$10,500$11,000$11,500$12,000$12,500$13,000$13,500$14,000

2001-2002 2002-2003 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008

FTE Capitation RateBienniumBiennium

School of Allied Health SciencesTuition & Fees As A Percentage of Budget

FY 2008 (current)

$2,294,40517.5%

$13,059,695

SAHS BudgetTuition & Fees

WAYS TO REDUCE THE BUDGET DEFICITWAYS TO REDUCE THE BUDGET DEFICIT

Belt tightening (further reductions in personnel and expenses)

Increased faculty practice income Increased research and training grant dollars Increased philanthropy Increase tuition and fees

An increase in designated tuition is proposed at $25 per semester credit hour for BS and $30 for Masters & Doctoral programs in each of the next two years.

In addition, a $10 per semester credit hour differential tuition increase in each of the next two years is proposed for the PAS and PT programs. This reflects the higher costs of these programs in comparison to other programs in the school.

The net change of tuition revenue is estimated at $2.1M over two years, or about 8% of the school’s operating budget over that same time period.

School of Allied Health SciencesTuition Proposal

Current AY 08-09 AY 09-10

Undergraduate Degrees

Legislated Tuition 50 50 50

Designated Tuition 80 105 130

Total per SCH 130 155 180

Graduate DegreesLegislated Tuition 50 50 50

Designated Tuition 100 130 160

Total per SCH 150 180 210

PAS & PT Students ONLYDifferential Tuition 20 30 40

Primary Uses for FundsPrimary Uses for FundsStudent Services

Scholarships Tutoring Clinical Affiliations Academic Consulting Laboratory Renovations

Faculty PBL Instruction Salaries

Support Staff Equipment Upgrades

FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

20% of designated tuition increases must be allocated for need based scholarships and a Coordinating Board loan program.

For the proposed increases, that scholarship amount will exceed $325,000 over the first two years.

Benchmark Comparisonsfor Physician Assistant Studies

By Per SCH Tuition Cost AY 07-08

$194 $187$170

$0$20$40$60$80

$100$120$140$160$180$200$220

Texas Tech UTSW Dallas UTMB

Benchmark ComparisonsRegional Physical Therapy Programs

By Per SCH Tuition Cost AY 06-07

$184

$161 $170

$0$20$40$60$80

$100$120$140$160$180$200$220

TWU UTHSC - San Antonio UTMB SAHS

Benchmark ComparisonsOccupational Therapy Programs

By Per SCH Tuition Cost AY 07-08

$184$194

$141$150

$0$20$40$60$80

$100$120$140$160$180$200$220

TWU Texas Tech UTHSC - San Antonio UTMB SAHS

Benchmark ComparisonsRegional CLS Programs

By Per SCH Tuition Cost AY 07-08

$194

$146 $144

$130

$0$20$40$60$80

$100$120$140$160$180$200$220

Texas Tech UTHSC - SanAntonio

UT Soutwest UTMB SAHS

Benchmark ComparisonsRegional Respiratory Care Programs

By Per SCH Tuition Cost AY 06-07

$131 $130

$100

$110

$120

$130

$140

$150

UTHSC - San Antonio UTMB SAHS

What Does it Add to the Bottom Line?

(Based on published credit hours)

CLS: $1,000 08-09$1,800 09-10

RC $1,175 08-09$2,050 09-10

MOT $870 08-09$2,100 09-10

MPAS $1,480 08-09$2,800 09-10

MPT/DPT $1,600 08-09$3,280 09-10

Summary of Key PointsIn 2005 SAHS experienced a $1.8 million expense over revenue

deficit. This requires a subsidy by the hospitals and clinics, which are seeing declines in revenue. The current subsidy is $600,000.

Four approaches are being taken to address the deficit. One involves the need to increase tuition.

The school is recommending a tuition increase, implemented over two years through adjustments in designated tuition authority.

The increase will provide some relief for the deficit without asking students to bear an unfair share of the burden, yet will enable the school to remain very competitive in its overall tuition charges both regionally and nationally.

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS?