Tuition Setting

Budget & Planning/Tuition Advisory Committee Charge

“Each public university listed in ORS 352.002 shall have an advisory body to advise the president of the university on the president’s recommendations to the governing board regarding resident tuition and mandatory enrollment fees for the upcoming academic year.” (H.B. 4141, 2018 Short Session, Oregon, 2018)

Membership

All members of the Budget & Planning/Tuition Advisory Committee participate in the annual tuition setting process.

EOU Tuition Setting Timeline

Tuition discussion kickoff – November
B&P/TAC discusses GRB and Tuition Scenarios – January
Finance and Administration Committee discusses GRB and Tuition Scenarios – January
EOU Cabinet, B&P/TAC Committee, ASEOU updates – January/February
Tuition scenario conversations continue with ASEOU, B&P/TAC, F&A Committee, Student forums – February/March
B&P/TAC makes tuition recommendation to EOU President – end of March
F&A Committee recommends tuition proposal to full board – late spring
EOU Full Board reviews and approves tuition – last meeting in spring

Guiding Principles

Maintain “best value” position relative to other Oregon public universities.
Build and maintain financial stability to allow for consistent improvement in mission fulfillment.
Serve regional access needs by ensuring affordability to those most in need.
Tuition Setting

Meeting Dates

Tuition discussions will take place at the regularly scheduled meetings. Additional meetings with ASEOU, student and campus community forums will take place during the spring.

Resources

H.B. 4141, 2018 Short Session, Oregon, 2018

Legislative Budget Development Overview