University Planning and Budget Group

• Budget Planning and Management

Meeting Dates & Locations

Time: 1-3 pm unless otherwise noted

• Friday, September 20, 2024, Ferman Presentation Room
• Friday, November 15, 2024, Ferman Presentation Room
• Friday, February 7, 2025, Ferman Presentation Room
• Friday, April 4, 2025, Ferman Presentation Room
• Thursday, May 15, 2025, Ferman Presentation Room

Committee Charge and Structure

The University Planning and Budget Group (UPBG) will serve in an advisory capacity to the President by assisting with the development and prioritization of campus goals and advising on the allocation of resources.

As a starting point for developing and setting goals, UPBG will use the approved list of integrated campus goals and initiatives.

The UPBG will: 

1. Assist in developing long-and short-range plans to accomplish prioritized goals and initiatives;
2. Consult on the status of ongoing campus goals and initiatives;
3. Evaluate information, including key performance indicators, and use them in the development of the programmatic and resource priorities;
4. Advise on communication plans regarding budget and planning;
5. Review and comment on budgets prepared by University officers.

The UPBG’s 15 members will be:

1. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (co-chair) - Meera Komarraju
2. Vice President for Administration and Finance (co-chair) - Colin Donahue
3. Vice President for Student Affairs - William Watkins
4. Vice President for University Advancement - Nichole Ipach
5. Vice President for Information Technology & Chief Information Officer - Ranjit Philip
6. President of the Faculty - Jeffrey Wiegley
7. Chair of the Council of Chairs - Vickie Jensen
8. Chair of the Educational Resources Committee - Yarma Velazquez Vargas
9. Chair of Finance for Associated Students - Leslie Ponce
10. Senator of Associated Students designated by the AS President - Brianna Kovenia
11. Staff member designated by the President - Christina Azouz
12. Five faculty members designated by the President of the Faculty - Jeffrey Auerbach, Carol Shubin, Adam Swenson, Nate Thomas, and Theresa White
13. Vice Provost will serve as committee staff support - Joy Borah