Clemson 2010-2011 Legislative and

Funding Priorities

Presentation to the S.C. Commission on

Higher EducationAugust 4, 2010

Delivering quality and value • Ranked #22 among national public universities (U.S. News

& World Report)

• Ranked #2 “happiest students” (Princeton Review)

• Ranked #1 in town-gown relations (Princeton Review)

• Ranked #33 among best values in public colleges (Kiplinger’s)

• 94% of seniors rate educational experience as good or excellent,

compared to a peer average of 85% (NSSE)

• 12 ranked academic programs

Clemson University: 2009-2010 in Review

Increasing demand for Clemson• Record number of undergraduate applications

• Record freshman and Bridge to Clemson enrollment (Fall 2009)

• Record LIFE/Palmetto Scholarship retention

• #1 choice of the state’s Palmetto Fellows

• Number of students completing degree programs has increased

21.3% since FY2000 – a result of higher graduation and retention

rates (i.e., productivity), not enrollment growth.

Clemson University: 2009-2010 in Review

Demand and Yield

FACT: Another record year for undergraduate applications

Delivering economic

development• Nearly 2,000 jobs announced at CU-ICAR

• Proterra

• American Titanium

• Sage Interiors

• $98M wind-energy project launched with $45M DOE grant

• Advanced Materials Innovation Center under construction

• New biomedical research facilities on campus and at GHS

• New business education epicenter -- Clemson at the Falls

Clemson University: 2009-2010 in Review

2001 2010

Graduation rate 71% 79%

SAT range 1080-1260 1140-1320

Top 10% freshmen 37% 45%

SC scholarship retention 44% 68%

UG applications 11,423 16,864

Grad applications 4,065 5,014

Alumni giving 23% 28%

PhD enrollment 684 1250

Clemson University: Since Adopting Top 20 Vision

Clemson State E&G Appropriations Per Student: FY 1970 – FY 2011 (adjusted for inflation)

FACT: Adjusted for inflation, Clemson receives about $3,400 per student in state appropriations, down from $9,500 in 1973 – a 64% decrease

Recurring state funding cuts: $75 million

Aggressive steps to manage shortfalls

• Eliminated more than 450 positions through attrition and

elimination of vacant positions (no layoffs)

• Engaged faculty, staff and students in creative solutions

• Hiring, travel restrictions

• Double-digit budget cuts for administrative and support

units in order to protect academic core

• Modest tuition increases to partially offset funding cuts

Clemson University: Since June 2008

State-Supported Scholarship FundingTotal State-Funded Scholarship Support in SC: FY 2000 – 2009

(millions)

Percent Chg FY 2000 – 2009 = 808.9%

FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009% CHG 00-09

$30.4 $46.4 $79.1 $176.7 $96.8 $218.5 $231.3 $245.2 $261.7 $276.3 808.9%

FACT: While support to institutions declined, state funding for scholarships to families increased 800% since 2000.

SC Has Kept its Covenant with FamiliesState-Funded Scholarship Support at Clemson: FY 2000 – 2009

(millions)

Change Amount FY 2000 – 2009 = $35.1MPercent Chg FY2000 – 2009 = 585.0%

FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009% CHG

FY 00-09$6.0 $9.3 $15.9 $26.5 $28.2 $30.1 $31.0 $32.3 $39.1 $41.1 585.0%

FACT: State support for scholarships to Clemson families has increased by 585%

In FY 2009, more than 99% of enrolled in-state Clemson freshmen received financial aid from the Palmetto Fellows, LIFE and Hope scholarships.

Unlike virtually every other state program, the LIFE/Palmetto Scholarship program emerged from the Great Recession unscathed.

The LIFE/Palmetto Success Story

More than 2/3 of Clemson students retain state-funded scholarships

Clemson students are working harder and performing better in order to secure and maintain merit-based, state-funded aid

These State-funded scholarship programs have funded excellence, and have created positive incentives for student performance

LIFE Scholarship Second-Year Retention 2000 Cohort: 46.0% 2008 Cohort: 58.5%

Palmetto Scholarship Second-Year Retention 2000 Cohort: 85.6%2008 Cohort: 86.5%

Overall Life & Palmetto Second-Year Retention2000 Cohort: 53.6%2008 Cohort: 66.7%

The LIFE/Palmetto Success Story

Scholarship/Fellowship Funding at a Record HighFinancial Aid at Clemson: FY 2001-2009

(millions)

$52.6M increase since FY 2000154.9% increase since FY 2000

Tuition hikes get the headlines, but the average student

pays far less than the posted “sticker price,” thanks to

scholarships and grants. Average net out-of-pocket

academic fees for fall 2009 were:

• $1,731 for first-time freshmen

• $2,268 for sophomores*

• $2,513 for juniors*

• $2,645 for seniors*

* continuing student cohort groups

Affordability and Actual Out-of-Pocket Cost

Clemson is a high quality university with high demand that is efficient and affordable.

The aggressive cost-cutting strategies were necessary for the economic times.

It is now time to return to long-range planning in this “new normal” funding environment in order to ensure that Clemson continues to thrive as a less publicly-funded university.

Clemson University: Looking Ahead

As a science- and technology-oriented research university with a land-grant mission of service, Clemson has specific responsibilities, regardless of state funding levels:

• Provide talent for the new economy – college graduates who are marketable, entrepreneurial and globally competitive

• Drive innovation that stimulates economic growth and solves real-world problems

• Serve the public good and work to address the great issues of the 21st century: Energy, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, health, transportation and sustainable environment

Clemson University: Looking Ahead

1. Honor commitments to students and faculty• Scholarships• Faculty start-up packages• Restart construction of the Academic Success Center• Restart construction of the Life Sciences facility

2. Honor commitments to South Carolina• Wind energy initiative in North Charleston• Innovation Center for advanced materials• Continued development of CU-ICAR -- Center for Emerging Technologies

3. Complete strategic planning process launched in April: Meet with each department to identify investments, divestments and new revenues.

Clemson’s Priorities for 2010-2011

• #1 Priority: Protect base E&G funding for core

academic programs to minimize tuition increases

• A capital bond bill for higher education (economic

stimulus)

• Regulatory reform focused on public-private

partnerships, facilities and human resources

• Statewide initiatives: Endowed Chairs funding;

statewide virtual library; cost-of-living increase for

state employees

Legislative and Funding Needs