Legislative Appropriations RequestFiscal Years 2010 and 2011

September 23, 2008

Rodney H. MabryPresident

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“Who” is UT Tyler?

In UT System’s portfolio, be the university of choice for high-ability students who prefer an education

that is

• Academically challenging,• Personal,• Fully engaging,• Focused on 5 important attributes, “GLECT”• Beautiful, park-like campus that encourages learning.

“Who” is UT Tyler?

At a glance

• Comprehensive – 5 Colleges

• 41 undergrad + 32 masters + 2 doctoral• 6,153 students (20% are graduate students)• From all over Texas, 36 states & 40 nations

● Arts and Sciences ● Business and Technology● Education and Psychology ● Engineering and Computer ● Nursing and Health Sciences Science

78% European-American, 10% African-American, 6% Hispanic, 6% all other

“Who” is UT Tyler?

At a glance (2)

• Rapid Growth 41% growth in FTE students over last 4 years

85% growth from 2000 to 2005

• Cover our region 2 satellite campuses in Longview and Palestine

A leader in on-line course delivery

Over 400+ ITV sections annually -- efficient

Enrollment Growth

+ 119%

Student FTE

3,737

4,333

4,886

5,1185,318

3,000

3,500

4,000

4,500

5,000

5,500

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

FTE (using 12 SCH)

“Who” is UT Tyler?

Selective admissions—high-ability students

• Freshman class targets:

SAT 1100 and ACT 24

• Freshman classes among

top 4 among 35 publics in State

(a bit back of Austin, Dallas, TAMU)

How are we doing?

UT Tyler has high-performing graduates.

• Pass rates on State exams are high 100% for engineering grads (required for graduation) 100% for psychology counseling (masters) 97.5% for teachers 97.4% for nurses (led UT System)

• 93% of grads have jobs or are in grad school within one year (led in UT System).

How are we doing?

• 91.2% of freshmen rated overall educational experience “good” or “excellent” on NSSE.

• 87.1% of seniors rated overall educational experience “good” or excellent.”

UT Tyler’s student satisfaction is high

How are we doing?

Funded research has increased substantially over the past 3 years.

TxAireGear-UpCOMOST-STEM

Undergraduates included as much as possible

New funding dollars increased by a whopping 558% over the past three years, while the number of new awards concomitantly increased by 123%.

The dollar amount of continuing funding increased by 30%.

Taken together, the total amount of funding generated at UT Tyler over this 3-year period increased by 282%.

How are we doing?

NCAA D-III Sports (by choice)• Students first--no athletic scholarships• 15 sports (everything but football)• All spring teams nationally ranked

in first year of full membership3 in top five in nation

• Athletic GPA higher than student body• 1st Place National Service Award

UT Tyler: Seeking Quality and Affordability

• State support has not kept pace with enrollment growth and inflation

• UT Tyler Tuition remains below state average

• State GR appropriations are key to maintaining affordability

Real, Non-TRB Appropriation per FTE Compared to Student FTE

Appropriation less TRB per FTE (using 12 SCH per FTE) Adjusted for Inflation Compared to Student FTE

3,7374,333

4,886 5,118 5,318

6,230

5,337

4,3884,830

3,886

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1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

FTE Adj Approp per FTE

Enrollment v. State Support

4,2494,783

5,3415,796 5,948 6,073 6,275

$7,117

$5,598 $5,434

$4,695 $4,829$4,407 $4,228

$7,117

$5,193 $5,041

$4,355 $4,479$4,088 $3,922

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1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

8,000

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Headcount FTE Funding FTE with Inflation

UT Tyler Operating Expenses

Operating Expenses FY 2007

Salaries and Wages (includes

Benefits)

Utilities, Maintenance &

Repairs

Scholarship and Fellowships

Other Expense

Impact of University Revenues through FY 2008

Revenues Less TRB Using 12 SCH per FTE

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

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70%

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100%

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Appropriation Statutory Tuition Designated Tuition Fees

Why do we matter?

UT Tyler adds great value to the region and Texas• Economic development

Each graduating class creates $4.25 bil in extra value

• Human/social valueFewer social problemsMore civic/non-profit engagementMore satisfied people

Why do we matter?

UT Tyler adds great value to the region (2)• Great East Texas need—must improve lowest

university participation rate of any region in State

4-Yr University Participation Rate(college-age population 18 to 34, for year 2000)

Texas (statewide) 6.7%

South Texas Border counties 6.5%

East Texas 14-co planning region 5.2%

Ethnicity Statistics(college-age population 18 to 34, for year 2000)

Texas East Texas African American Students 6% 2.69%

Hispanic Students 3% 1.73%

Exceptional Items Request

• Institutional Enhancement-Retention Pilot Project Involving Advising, Technology, & Undergraduate Research

• TRB Debt Service –Technology and Life Science Building

UT Tyler: Overachieving in an underserved region

• Significant enrollment growth

• In a region with historically poor participation rates

• Success in Closing the Gaps