The 2008 Executive Budget Document
George Mason University
Mission Statement
George Mason University is pursuing four complementary paths: creation of a strong and vital undergraduate program to ensure the full development of its students; anticipation of the needs of the future through an emphasis on high technology; exposition of the public-policy implications of new societal directions; and promotion of the cultural life of its students and the region through an emphasis on the performing arts and humanities. The university views research as an integral part of the educational enterprise, involving both students and the faculty.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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| 2005 Appropriation | $ 106,636,131 | $ 339,468,063 | 3,119.00 |
| 2006 Appropriation | $ 117,789,698 | $ 363,595,629 | 3,139.00 |
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 143,087,649 | $ 429,509,413 | 3,441.71 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 151,159,344 | $ 470,107,900 | 3,461.71 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 151,159,344 | $ 470,107,900 | 3,461.71 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ 4,648,341 | $ 20,800,267 | 3.00 |
| 2009 Total | $ 155,807,685 | $ 490,908,167 | 3,464.71 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 151,159,344 | $ 470,107,900 | 3,461.71 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ 1,648,341 | $ 34,100,267 | 3.00 |
| 2010 Total | $ 152,807,685 | $ 504,208,167 | 3,464.71 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Distribute central appropriations amounts to agency budgetsAdjusts the agency budget to reflect amounts moved from Central Appropriations to cover the cost of items such as the continuation of 2007 and 2008 salary and health insurance premium increases, as well as changes in retirement and disability contribution rates and other centrally funded items. For each year, $6.0 million (GF) and $4.6 million (NGF).
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Eliminate general fund appropriation for biomedical and biomaterials engineering researchEliminates one-time funding included in Chapter 847 (2007) to build research capacity at selected institutions of higher education. For each year, a reduction of $3.0 million (GF).
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Continue funding for the FY 2008 faculty salary increaseContinues funding for the faculty salary increase effective November 25, 2007. This includes support for the three percent increase provided by the Governor and the additional one percent increase approved by the 2006 General Assembly. For each year, $1.5 million (GF).
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Continue funding for the FY 2008 nursing faculty salary increaseContinues funding for the nursing salary increase effective November 25, 2007. For each year, $174,694 (GF).
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Adjust nongeneral fund appropriation in auxiliary enterprise programs to reflect additional housing revenueAdjusts the university's nongeneral fund appropriation to realize additional nongeneral fund revenue from housing operations and other sales and services activities. For each year, $8.3 million (NGF).
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Adjust nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect additional federal work study revenueAdjust nongeneral fund appropriation in auxiliary enterprise programs to reflect additional work study revenue. For each year, $60,000 (NGF).
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Transfer funds from Central Appropriations for faculty salariesTransfers funds from Central Appropriations for the one percent faculty salary increase provided in Chapter 847. For each year, $450,286 (GF).
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Transfer Higher Education Tuition Incentive FundsTransfers funds from Central Appropriations to the agency budget for having met the requirements of the FY 2008 Tuition Incentive Fund. For each year, $614,746 (GF).
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Eliminate excess nongeneral fund appropriationEliminate nongeneral fund (tuition and fee) appropriation to more accurately reflect the total amount of nongeneral fund resources collected to support the university's instructional program. For each year, a reduction of $4.8 million (NGF).
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Increase the nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect additional auxiliary enterprise revenueIncreases the university's nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect additional activity in housing, student unions, parking, and athletic operations. For 2009, $10.3 million (NGF) and three positions. For 2010, $23.6 million (NGF).
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Continue 2008 budget reductionsContinues the budget reductions included in the Governor's 2008 reduction plan into the 2008-10 biennium. For each year, a decrease of $6.9 million (GF) and an increase of $836,633 (NGF).
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Increase undergraduate student financial assistanceIncrease funding for need-based financial aid for in-state undergraduate students. For each year, $1.0 million (GF).
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Invest in researchProvides funds to support leading research programs in Virginia's public institutions of higher education while encouraging the development of self-sustaining enterprises that will continue beyond the 2008-2010 biennium. For 2009, $3.0 million (GF).
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Provide funding to support core instructional requirementsProvides additional state funding to support the institution's core operating requirements needed to deliver quality instructional and student service activities. For each year, $1.8 million (GF) and $1.5 million (NGF).
Capital Totals for the Biennium
| General Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Nongeneral Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Debt 2008-10 Biennium |
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| $ 0 | $ 2,000,000 | $ 257,029,000 |
Recommended Capital Budget Addenda
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Construct Academic VProvides additional funds for the cost of equipment and furnishings for the construction of Academic V scheduled to be completed in April 2009. The project will be funded from the issuance of bonds through the Virginia College Building Authority. For the biennium, $4.5 million (NGF).
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Construct Academic VI and Research IIProvides additional funds for the cost of equipment and furnishings for the construction of Academic VI and Research II scheduled to be completed in June 2009. The project will be funded from the issuance of bonds through the Virginia College Building Authority. For the biennium, $5.5 million (NGF).
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Renovate President's Park Housing Complex, Phase IIProvides funding for the phase II renovation of a housing complex consisting of six buildings and over 100,000 square feet originally constructed in 1990. This complex houses primarily freshmen and requires the design and installation of a fire suppression system, corresponding upgrades to the fire alarm system, upgraded mechanical and electrical systems, restroom renovations and architectural support associated with the above mentioned work. The project will be funded from the issuance of 9(c) revenue bonds. For the biennium, $15.6 million (NGF).
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Construct Performing Arts Center AdditionProvides funding for a scope increase to the originally approved project. The expansion of this project will include a 25,000 square foot addition and 6,000 square feet of interior renovations to the existing building. This scope change is required due to unanticipated program growth in dance and music. This renovation will include the creation of student locker rooms for certification of the dance program as well as space for faculty offices. This project will be funded from private funds. For the biennium, $2.0 million (NGF).
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Construct Fairfax Administration Building (PPEA)Provides authorization for the university to enter into a 25-year capital lease for the construction of a new 150,000 square foot administration building to be located on the Fairfax Campus of George Mason University. George Mason will to use the funds it currently uses to pay the existing lease to offset a portion of the cost of the new facility.
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Construct Prince William Freedom Center Expansion (PPEA)Provides authorization for the expansion of the indoor Sportsplex which includes the addition of two indoor ice rinks, adding two indoor multi-activity courts/fields a natatorium expansion including a new lap pool, the addition of a GMU sports medicine and rehabilitation center (with a School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism academic and research component), a jogging track, additional fitness studios, a pro shop, health food bar, and two multi-purpose activity/gathering rooms. The goal of the University is to acquire 18.7 acres of land.
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Construct Hotel Conference Center (PPEA)Provides supplemental funding to construct a Hotel Conference Center. The additional funding will allow for a 250-space parking facility associated with the hotel. The project will be funded from the issuance of 9(d) revenue bonds. For the biennium, $10.0 million (NGF).
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Renovate and construct an addition to the Physical Education BuildingProvides supplemental funding to support an existing project. This project renovates 61,440 square feet and add an additional 96,050 square feet when completed. The expanded facility will be the major fitness, intramural and recreational destination on campus for all University students, faculty, and staff. The project will be funded from the issuance of 9(d) revenue bonds. For the biennium, $1.0 million (NGF).
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Construct Parking Deck IVProvides funding to construct 1,100 spaces in a new parking deck in the southwest sector of the Fairfax Campus. This parking deck will support the new hotel/conference center and new academic and research facilities. The project will be funded from the issuance of 9(d) revenue bonds. For the biennium, $27.2 million (NGF).
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Construct Housing VIIIProvides funding to construct a multi-phase campus housing expansion in the southwest sector of the Fairfax campus. The complex will consist of 1,200 apartment style units including retail and program space. The construction of these units will help meet the increased demand for additional on-campus housing. The project will be funded from the issuance of 9(c) revenue bonds. For the biennium, $102.5 million (NGF).
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Construct Southwest Campus DiningProvides funding to construct a dining service building to serve the community in the southwest portion of campus. In addition to a 250 seat dining room, the building will consist of an alternative eating venue, kitchen and support spaces. The project will be funded through the issuance of 9(d) revenue bonds. For the biennium, $14.6 million (NGF).
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Construct Smithsonian Conservation and Research Center Housing and DiningProvides funding to construct a 88,000 square foot 120-bed housing and 3,000 square foot dining complex for the 3,200 acre campus of the Smithsonian National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia. The project will be funded from the issuance of 9(c) and 9(d) revenue bonds. For the biennium, $20.1 million (NGF).
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Construct Parking Deck III, Phase IIProvides funding to construct 1,100 new spaces in an expansion to the existing parking deck project. Once Phase Two is completed a total of 2,750 spaces will support the University’s new student housing project, a new administrative building, and projected campus growth. The project will be funded from the issuance of 9(d) revenue bonds. For the biennium, $27.2 million (NGF).
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Construct West Campus Connector and Campus EntrancesProvides funding to construct an internal road and sidewalk link between the west and east campus, which is bisected by a four-lane public thoroughfare. The proposed project will significantly improve pedestrian flow and monitor traffic as well as open the west campus for full use and development. The project will be funded from the issuance of 9(d) revenue bonds. For the biennium, $13.9 million (NGF).
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Construct East Campus Fields and Courts, Phase IProvides funding to construct the university sports complex on the Fairfax East Campus. The project includes an upgrade of public amenities, press box, and field seating for the current Robinson Field. Also, the project will add two new outdoor tennis courts and lighting for the complex. The project will be funded from the issuance of 9(d) revenue bonds. For the biennium, $3.2 million (NGF).
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Construct Track and Field StadiumProvides funding to construct a university sports complex on the Fairfax West. This project will construct a new track and field stadium o the west campus. The project also includes a maintenance facility, 2,500 seats, a new press box, new throwing and field area, on-site locker rooms, and spectator restrooms. The project will be funded from the issuance of 9(d) revenue bonds. For the biennium, $8.3 million (NGF).
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Renovate West FieldsProvides funding to renovate the athletic fields on the Fairfax west campus. This project includes the installation of an artificial turf field with lights, seating and perimeter fence on the current multi-use field. Also, the project includes renovation of the existing natural turf field with irrigation and new grass, new lights and a perimeter fence. The project will be funded from the issuance of 9(d) revenue bonds. For the biennium, $3.2 million (NGF).