Santa Clara University

Committees - University Budget Council

University Governance

University Budget Council

Purpose

The purpose of the University Budget Council is to develop the annual macro budget in the context of long-range financial planning.

Charge

The charge of the University Budget Council is to:

1. Prepare the annual macro budget for approval by the President prior to final approval by the Board of Trustees.
2. Ensure that the annual budget represents all major revenues and expenditures, is balanced, and is consistent with long-range financial projections based on careful analysis of program, enrollment, market, compensation, and other relevant trends.
3. Prepare and periodically update assumptions to guide financial planning.
4. Review and refine financial projections and planning scenarios developed by the Budge Office.
5. Ensure that adequate communication about budgetary issues and procedures occurs within the University community.

Membership

2008-09
  • Robert Warren, Administration and Finance Vice President, Chair
  • Ruth Davis, Faculty Senate President-Elect
  • Charles Erekson, University Planning and Administration Vice Provost
  • Harry Fong, Finance Associate Vice President
  • Richard Giacchetti, Marketing and Communications Associate Vice President
  • Lucia Gilbert, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • James Purcell, University Relations Vice President
  • Dennis Roberts, Budget Director
  • Jim Rowan, Staff Assembly President
  • Ed Schaefer, Mathematics and Computer Science 2008-09
  • Atom Yee, College of Arts & Sciences Dean 2005-09

Minutes