The 2009 Executive Budget Document
Radford University
Mission Statement
Radford University serves the Commonwealth and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs. First and foremost, the university emphasizes teaching, learning, and the process of learning in its commitment to the development of mature, responsible, well-educated citizens. RU develops students' creative and critical thinking skills, teaches students to analyze problems and implement solutions, helps students discover their leadership styles, and fosters their growth as leaders. Research is viewed as a vital corollary to the teaching and learning transaction as it sustains and enhances the ability to teach effectively.
Operating Budget History
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2005 Appropriation | $ 41,247,891 | $ 77,075,281 | 1,297.04 |
2006 Appropriation | $ 44,447,679 | $ 83,649,331 | 1,362.04 |
2007 Appropriation | $ 53,107,916 | $ 87,213,956 | 1,371.04 |
2008 Appropriation | $ 56,662,208 | $ 89,191,572 | 1,371.04 |
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2009 Base Budget | $ 58,395,453 | $ 102,449,782 | 1,390.04 |
2009 Addenda | $ (2,496,321) | $ 0 | 0.00 |
2009 Total | $ 55,899,132 | $ 102,449,782 | 1,390.04 |
2010 Base Budget | $ 58,395,453 | $ 106,025,681 | 1,390.04 |
2010 Addenda | $ (6,590,177) | $ 0 | 0.00 |
2010 Total | $ 51,805,276 | $ 106,025,681 | 1,390.04 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Transfer support from the Tuition Moderation Incentive Fund to the FY 2009 eligible participantsProvides funds for institutions that met the eligibility requirements for the FY 2009 Tuition Moderation Incentive Fund. This transfer represents the institution's amount listed in Chapter 879, 2008 Acts of Assembly. For 2010, $500,000 (GF).
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Reflect Governor’s October reductions in agency budgetsReflects the reductions approved by Governor Kaine in October 2008 for 2009 and the corresponding continuation of savings in 2010. See Part D of this document for reduction details. For 2009, a decrease of $2.5 million (GF). For 2010, a decrease of $7.5 million (GF).
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Implement targeted reductionsImplements targeted reductions for 2009 and 2010 included in Governor Kaine's 2008-2010 Budget Reduction Plan. Reduction details can be found in Part D of this document. For 2010, a decrease of $59,793 (GF).
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Increase undergraduate student financial assistanceIncreases funding for need-based financial aid for in-state undergraduate students. For 2010, $458,578 (GF).
Capital Totals for the Biennium
General Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Nongeneral Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Debt 2008-10 Biennium |
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$ 0 | $ 0 | $ 7,076,000 |
Recommended Capital Budget Addenda
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Renovate Heth hallProvides funding for a student services facility. The building will house telephone services, parking services, identification services, registrar, financial aid, student accounts, and meeting rooms. For the biennium, $7.1 million (NGF).
Budget Reduction Strategies
October Reduction Strategies
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Implement higher education savings strategies
Institutions of higher education will implement strategies to capture savings through administrative streamlining, implementing program efficiencies and realignment. When identifying areas of savings, consideration will be given to preserving the core mission of the institution to ensure the delivery of quality instruction and student services. Included in this recommendation are estimated position reductions and layoffs for Radford University. The institution will identify specific position reductions and layoffs upon approval of a final reduction plan by the Board of Visitors.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (2,496,321) $ (7,488,962)
December Reduction Strategies
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Remove additional funding for pay practices
Removes the half-percent pay practices funding granted to Executive branch agencies in the 2006-08 biennium.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (59,793) -
Revert nongeneral fund cash balances
Reverts excess nongeneral fund cash balances.
FY 2009 FY 2010 Revenue / Transfers $ 0 $ 7,076,000