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<\/div><div class=\"slide-bg-overlay\" style=\"background-color: #0a0a0a;\"> &nbsp; <\/div><\/div><div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><h1>Ad Hoc Committee on Budget Sustainability<\/h1><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--\/container--><div class=\"video-texture \"> <span class=\"ie-fix\"><\/span> <\/div><\/div> <!--\/swiper-slide--><\/div><div class=\"nectar-slider-loading \"> <span class=\"loading-icon none\">   <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; 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The University must adapt and evolve to meet the challenges of today and prepare its students for tomorrow. Together, we can ensure a strong and sustainable budget for Delta State University.<\/p>\n<p>The Ad Hoc Committee on Budget Sustainability is charged with presenting ideas for realistic revenue growth and\/or expense reductions to reach the goal of having a &#8220;sustainable budget&#8221; of $40 million (currently $47 million) and includes the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>is built on reasonable revenue projections;<\/li>\n<li>ends each year with a 3-5% contingency;<\/li>\n<li>devotes that contingency to the university&#8217;s cash position until Delta State has at least 90 days cash on hand; and,<\/li>\n<li>makes meaningful annual progress toward appropriate debt coverage ratios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/PDFFiles\/Office%20of%20the%20President\/Campus-Update-to-faculty-and-staff-re-fiscal-sustainability.pdf.pdf\">Campus Update to faculty and staff re fiscal sustainability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Questions &amp; Answers<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>General University:<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;How will future updates be shared?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Future updates will be shared in campus updates, on the President\u2019s webpage on the DSU website, and via media releases.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Is there information available about the Centennial Campaign?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Information regarding Delta State\u2019s Centennial Capital Campaign can be found here:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deltastategiving.org\/\">https:\/\/deltastategiving.org\/<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Will retirement incentives be offered in the future?&#8221;][vc_column_text]There are no plans to repeat the retirement incentive program. Such programs must be approved by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning and the State. Given that the University just completed a program, it is unlikely there are any additional interested parties.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Will information be available regarding the review of the Child Development Center?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Yes, information will be available on the Ad Hoc Committee on Budget Sustainability\u2019s website, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/president\/toward-a-sustainable-future\/\">https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/president\/toward-a-sustainable-future\/<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][vc_column_text]<strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Budget:<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;What is Delta State\u2019s fiscal year? Is it different from the calendar year?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Delta State\u2019s fiscal year runs from July 1<sup>st<\/sup> to June 30<sup>th<\/sup> each year and currently in the 2024-25 academic year.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;What is included in the \u201cE&amp;G budget\u201d?&#8221;][vc_column_text]E&amp;G refers to the Education and General budget which the University uses as its operational budget. The University does have additional budgets such as Auxiliary Services, Designated Funds, and Foundation Accounts that make up additional sources of revenue and expenses for the University.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Will Delta State continue to seek external grant funds?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Yes, the University will continue to seek external grants to secure additional funding to help accomplish the mission. Over the last five years, new and continuation grants have increased by 50%. The scope of the Grant\u2019s Office was recently expanded to include an additional staff member, allowing additional focus on external grants.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Has a plan been developed for funds\/gifts at the Foundation that were previously restricted to the College of Arts and Sciences and other programs that have been eliminated\/consolidated?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Dr. Suzette Matthews, VP of Advancement\/Executive Director of the Delta State University Foundation, Inc., is performing an audit of all funds\/gifts that were previously restricted. For specific questions, please contact her at <a href=\"mailto:matthews@deltastate.edu\">matthews@deltastate.edu<\/a><u>.<\/u>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;What is the dollar amount of Foundation donor restrictions that may be affected by these program changes?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Dr. Suzette Matthews, VP of Advancement\/Executive Director of the Delta State University Foundation, Inc., is performing an audit of all funds\/gifts that were previously restricted. For specific questions, please contact her at <a href=\"mailto:matthews@deltastate.edu\">matthews@deltastate.edu<\/a><u>.<\/u>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][vc_column_text]<strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Academics:<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Will there be future academic program reviews?&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>Yes, Delta State will consistently monitor all areas of the University to proactively identify growth opportunities and areas for improvement. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>Each year, the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) provides each of its eight universities an \u201c<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mississippi.edu\/oasa\/downloads\/guidelines\/academic_productivity_review_proposal_guidelines.pdf\"><em>Academic Productivity Review<\/em><\/a><em>\u201d that identifies programs that are not meeting standards in terms of degrees awarded. Delta State is creating an internal process to review degrees regularly to help identify challenges before a program is in jeopardy.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;What are the roles of the new full-time academic advisors dedicated to incoming freshmen and transfer students? And, are there examples at other schools?&#8221;][vc_column_text]The new academic advisors for first-year students play a crucial role in the University&#8217;s mission to foster student success and retention. These advisors provide personalized guidance to help new students navigate the transition to university life, ensuring they make informed decisions about their academic and career paths.<\/p>\n<p>Advisors assist students in selecting courses that align with their interests, goals, and degree requirements. They help create a balanced schedule that promotes academic success while considering students&#8217; extracurricular activities and personal commitments.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of similar models include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Texas State University &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/firstyear.txst.edu\/\">https:\/\/firstyear.txst.edu\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>University of Mississippi &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cssfye.olemiss.edu\/advising\/\">https:\/\/cssfye.olemiss.edu\/advising\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Western Illinois University &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiu.edu\/academicsuccess\/\">https:\/\/www.wiu.edu\/academicsuccess\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;What changes were confirmed by June 2024?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Professorial reappointments for the 2024-2025 academic year were authorized, and faculty contracts were in the process of being issued.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;What is the time frame to develop the new curriculum for the proposed new degree programs?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Initial program drafts were created by faculty on summer appointments and were further refined throughout the summer. In August, once faculty were back under contract, the drafts were shared with faculty through the curriculum review process. Three of the new new degree programs were approved through the University\u2019s curriculum review process.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Is the proposed interdisciplinary undergraduate degree for studies in humanities and social science an extension of existing interdisciplinary studies?&#8221;][vc_column_text]No. The new BA in Humanities and Social Sciences degree allows students the opportunity to study one of four areas in the humanities: English, History, Sociology, or African American Studies. Additionally, the degree requires a core and electives which provide a foundation across the humanities.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Can you provide examples of other universities that offer similar degrees to the proposed Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with focuses in particular subject matters?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Mississippi College offers the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. However, its program differs from DSU\u2019s in that it requires more coursework in specific content disciplines. The BSSE at DSU was limited by design to 18 hours of specific coursework to streamline the program; it also allows for flexibility through the selection of two areas of concentration to produce graduates who are highly marketable in schools with needs in multiple disciplinary areas.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Will the Delta Music Institute&#8217;s (DMI) Entertainment Industry Studies be retained?&#8221;][vc_column_text]The current plan anticipates no changes in the offerings of the Delta Music Institute, with continued monitoring. Although enrollment has declined, enrollment in DMI is still well above the MS Institutions of Higher Learning productivity standard.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;What would tenure and the tenure-track process look like for retained faculty that may be placed in a new department\/division, considering tenure is granted at a department\/division level.&#8221;][vc_column_text]The creation of new departments and divisions in and of themselves does not affect tenure status. The new departments will cover multiple disciplines, and tenure status will be tied to that discipline. For example, a tenured Professor of English does not require an English Department to retain tenure. The creation, elimination, or modification of a department is not the same as the creation, elimination, or modification of a program.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Will funds be provided for faculty to have the opportunity for professional development?&#8221;][vc_column_text]All professional development support that was in place prior to the recent program elimination decisions remains in place. Faculty are eligible to apply for travel funds and attend conferences on the same terms as has been the case in recent DSU history. While DSU\u2019s budget challenges have significantly limited our ability to provide travel and professional development funds, those opportunities should improve as the University continues to pass balanced budgets.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Student Services:<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;How are scholarships\/stipends allocated for ensembles and bands, and will they continue beyond FY25?&#8221;][vc_column_text]This summer, based on information provided by the Department of Music, the Vice President for Student Affairs awarded scholarships in the University\u2019s scholarship management software for returning and new instrumental and\/or vocal ensemble members to accept.<\/p>\n<p>As noted in the job posting for each ensemble group director, scholarship management is a primary responsibility of these positions, so scholarship opportunities will continue. The Vice President for Student Affairs will work with each director to determine scholarship needs for future fiscal years and will make recommendations related to scholarship budgets during the University\u2019s normal budget process.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Will students that participate in vocal and band activities have access to instructors to help improve their vocal and music capability?&#8221;][vc_column_text]The new directors have master&#8217;s degrees in their respective areas of music, instrumental or vocal, and will assist with any instruction a student might require or request. Financial resources will be made available to each director to help achieve the desired performance capabilities. Directors will determine if additional technical support clinicians are to be provided for pre-season and in-season instruction. Additionally, instrumental ensembles will have two graduate assistants. Vocal ensembles will have one graduate assistant.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Are there other institutions that operate the vocal and band activities in a similar manner?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Other examples of ensembles that report to and\/or are directly outside of academic areas include: Fort Valley State University, High Point University, Marist College, North Carolina A&amp;T State University, Roanoke College, Saint Thomas University, Southern University of Shreveport, Stony Brook University, Thomas More University, Tuskegee University, University of Buffalo, University of Cincinnati, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and Virginia State University.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;What is the plan for replacing the Career Services O\ufb03ce?&#8221;][vc_column_text]In consideration of consolidating services within the Division of Student Affairs, the Vice President for Student Affairs spoke with faculty and students on the impact of eliminating this office. What was learned was that students and faculty were already working collaboratively on key components of certain Career Services offerings. Most students were working with their faculty advisor or a faculty member in their field for resume analysis and internship\/job preparedness. Because many graduate applications have become specific in their requirements, faculty are the go-to resource for ensuring that what matters to employers and\/or institutions is the material that is within the resume, cover letter, or application materials.<\/p>\n<p>Other offices on campus, such as the Writing Center and the Student Success Center, offer support for students to ensure grammar and punctuation are correct. 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