March 2006

Number 06-09

Overall: There is an increase of $265 million on a state fiscal year basis which converts to academic year funding of approximately $360 million. The Legislature adds an additional $763 million in capital funding. The following are highlights of the Legislature's changes to the Executive Budget.

SUNY

Senior Colleges

• $85.3 million to reject Governor's proposed $500 tuition increase
• Additional operating aid in the amount of $31.6 million
• $25 million for full-time faculty and enrollment growth
• $2 million for high-needs programs
• $5 million for the Albany East Campus Biomedical Technology Center

Community Colleges

• Increase in community college base aid of $75 on top of the proposed $100 increase
  for a total increase of $175
• $1.8 million increase for high-need programs
• $ 1 million increase for contract courses

Additional Changes

• Legislature rejects conversion of SUNY hospitals into private not-for-profits
• $2.7 million increase for Educational Opportunity Centers
• $1.7 million increase for Educational Opportunity Programs
• SUNY capital funding increased by $461 million

CUNY

Senior Colleges

• $45.7 million to reject Governor's proposed tuition increase of $300
• $20.3 million for additional operating aid and full-time faculty lines
• $250,000 for Specialized Equipment Services for Students with Disabilities

Community Colleges

• Community college base aid increased $75 above the proposed $100 increase for a total increase of $175
• $1 million increase for contract courses

Additional Changes

• SEEK program increase of $1.4 million
• CUNY capital funding increased by $302 million

State Education Department

• $4.2 million increase in BUNDY Aid
• $2 million for the Higher Education Opportunity Program
• $1 million for the Liberty Partnerships Program

Higher Education Services Corporation

• The Legislature restores proposed reductions to the TAP program
• TAP program is expanded to create a Part-Time TAP program
• Additional funds are provided for the Patricia McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship Program

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