University Budget Committee
Purpose
A standing committee responsible for advising the President on matters related to the university operating budget.
Responsibilities
Each year, the President will charge the UBC with a specific agenda for the coming year. Through advisory input to the President, the UBC will contribute an independent point of view to central university budgeting, guide the development of comprehensive budget and financial health reporting, inform the strategic budgeting process, and ensure follow-up on recommendations from university-wide advisory groups, such as the Structural Equity Team, on making these processes more equitable and inclusive.
The intent of creating the budget committee is to broaden the perspectives informing and advising our budget processes and outcomes. The work of the UBC is intended to complement the work of the other entities engaged in budget matters, including the Faculty Senate’s University Planning and Resource Council, the Business Management Advisory Committee, and the Dean’s Council.
As an advisory committee, the UBC makes recommendations but does not have authority or responsibility for decisions. UBC members are asked to represent the best interests of the University, and not advocate for individual units or constituencies.
Membership
Members of the University Budget Committee are listed below. The Committee is co-chaired by the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs and the Provost and Executive Vice President.
- Provost and Executive Vice President (co-chair)
- Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs (co-chair)
- Assistant Vice President, Strategy, Management & Budget
- Chief of Staff, President's Office
- Academic Affairs Budget Director
- Enrollment and Student Services Division Director, Financial and Capital
- Director of Capital Budget and Public Works Procurement, Facilities Development and Operations
- Chief IT Officer
- Two faculty governance representatives
- Two staff representatives
- Two student governance representatives
- Faculty member with significant budget experience (such as a chair or director)
- Dean
- College Operations Manager
- Representative nominated by the Chief Diversity Officer
- Associate Vice President of University Advancement
- Representative of University Advancement
Operations
The University Budget Committee meeting will meet regularly throughout the academic year. The co-chairs of the University Budget Committee may call other meetings as the Committee or its chairs deem advisable. The committee will be staffed by Strategy, Management, and Budget and the Provost’s Office. Agendas and meeting materials are available through the Strategy, Management, and Budget website on the University Budget Committee Materials page.
2024-25 Committee Members
Brad Johnson | Co-Chair / Provost / Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs |
Joyce Lopes | Co-Chair / Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs |
Faye Gallant | Assistant Vice President for Strategy, Management and Budget |
Ichi Kwon | Academic Affairs Budget Director |
Linda Beckman | Enrollment and Student Services Division Director – Financial and Capital |
Brian Ross | Director of Capital Budget and Public Works Procurement, Facilities Development and Operations |
Chuck Lanham | Vice Provost Information Technology & Chief Information Officer |
Becca Kenna-Schenk | Chief of Staff |
Nora Selander | Director of Government Relations |
Kristi Tyran Michael Slouber (Fall) Tesla Monson (Winter/Spring) | Faculty Governance Representatives:
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Shawna Gilleland Josef Mogharreban | Staff Representatives:
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Malachi Phillips Moose Abou-Harb | Associated Students Representatives:
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Bernie Housen | Chair, Geology Department – Academic Affairs |
Keith Russell | Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences – Academic Affairs |
Karen Peila | Operations Manager, College of Humanities & Social Sciences – Academic Affairs |
Jaqueline Hughes | Chief Diversity Officer / Executive Director, Office of Equity |
Mark Brovak | Associate VP & CFO, University Advancement |
Max Bronsema | Director, WebTech - University Advancement Representative |