A Longitudinal Study Of Finances At A State Supported University

Abstract

This study examines information on expenditures at the university and state system levels and identifies trends in the expenditures that support the educational mission of the university. The study period is from fiscal year 95-96 to fiscal year 01-02. This seven- year period encompasses the recovery of state support after the budget reductions of the early 90’s to the beginning of a new round of budgetary constraints. The system-wide data is used to compare trends in the state university expenditures and peer campus expenditures with trends in this university’s financing. The annual campus expenditures are analyzed by division and college or school to identify trends and for comparisons. Significant disparities in the allocation of resources at the state and campus levels are evidenced.