University Budget Committee

Final Budget Plans, 2009-11

Plans by Area


The state allocated 2009-11 operating budget results in a 10.4 percent, or $54.2 million net reduction to the University over the biennium.

In response, the Permanent Budget Level (PBL) across the University must be reduced approximately $27 million effective July 1, 2009, which will generate the required $54.2 million reduction over the course of the biennium.

Colleges/Schools:

Less than 5%: College of Nursing ($0), WWAMI Pullman/ Spokane ($0), Libraries ($.1 million), College of Veterinary Medicine ($.6 million), Provost and Executive Vice President, Academic Support ($.45 million)

5-9%: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences ($.55 million), Office of Research and the Graduate School ($.36 million), College of Sciences ($1.2 million), Murrow College of Communication ($.16 million), College of Liberal Arts ($1.6 million), Agricultural Research Center ($2.1 million), International Programs ($.13 million)

10-14%: College of Pharmacy ($.85 million), College of Engineering and Architecture ($1.95 million), College of Business ($1.3 million), College of Education ($.8 million)

Academic Support/Administrative Units:

2-3%: Enrollment Management ($ .1 million), Information Systems ($.28 million)

10-15%: Business, Finance & Facilities Services ($ 2.7 million), Student Affairs Equity and Diversity ($.8 million), Economic Development ($.2 million)

16-20%: University Development ($.45 million), President's Office ($.7 million)

20%+: University Relations ($1.12 million), Distance and Professional Education Administration ($.3 million), WSU Extension ($3.1 million)

Urban Campuses:

5-12%: WSU Spokane ($.8 million), WSU Tri-Cities (.7 million), WSU Vancouver ($3.4 million)

Non-State Supported Activities:

Intercollegiate Athletics ($.35 million)

Detailed plans by area

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