Item 174 | First Year - FY2019 | Second Year - FY2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Educational and General Programs (10000) | $86,954,118 | $87,589,118 |
| Higher Education Instruction (100101) | FY2019 $39,883,596 | FY2020 $40,393,596 |
| Higher Education Research (100102) | FY2019 $199,975 | FY2020 $199,975 |
| Higher Education Public Services (100103) | FY2019 $1,326,879 | FY2020 $1,326,879 |
| Higher Education Academic (100104) | FY2019 $10,245,834 | FY2020 $10,245,834 |
| Higher Education Student Services (100105) | FY2019 $5,346,684 | FY2020 $5,346,684 |
| Higher Education Institutional Support (100106) | FY2019 $17,036,290 | FY2020 $17,036,290 |
| Operation and Maintenance Of Plant (100107) | FY2019 $12,914,860 | FY2020 $13,039,860 |
| Fund Sources: | ||
| General | FY2019 $47,434,770 | FY2020 $47,715,780 |
| Higher Education Operating | FY2019 $39,519,348 | FY2020 $39,873,338 |
Authority: Title 23.1, Chapter 19, Code of Virginia.
A. This Item includes general and nongeneral fund appropriations to support institutional initiatives that help meet statewide goals described in the Restructured Higher Education Financial and Administrative Operations Act of 2005 (Chapters 933 and 945, 2005 Acts of Assembly).
B.1. Out of this appropriation, $5,350,128 the first year and $5,350,128 the second year from the general fund is designated for the recently initiated Bachelor of Science academic programs in Electronics Engineering and Optical Engineering and Master of Science academic programs in Electronics Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice.
2. Out of the amounts for programs listed in paragraph B.1. above, shall be provided $273,486 the first year and $273,486 the second year from the general fund for lease payments through the Master Equipment Leasing Program for educational and general equipment.
3. Out of the amounts for Educational and General Programs, $37,500 the first year and $37,500 the second year from the general fund is provided to serve in lieu of endowment income from the Eminent Scholars Program.
C.1. Out of the amounts for Educational and General Programs, a maximum of $70,000 the first year and $70,000 the second year from the general fund is designated for the Dozoretz National Institute for Minorities in Applied Sciences.
2. Any unexpended balances in paragraphs B.1., B.2., B.3., and C.1. in this Item at the close of business on June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019 shall not revert to the surplus of the general fund, but shall be carried forward on the books of the State Comptroller and reappropriated in the succeeding year. Norfolk State University may expend any prior year end balances to support its educational and general activities.
D. As Virginia's public colleges and universities approach full funding of the base adequacy guidelines and as the General Assembly strives to fully fund the general fund share of the base adequacy guidelines, these funds are provided with the intent that, in exercising their authority to set tuition and fees, the Board of Visitors shall take into consideration the impact of escalating college costs for Virginia students and families. In accordance with the cost-sharing goals set forth in § 4-2.01 b. of this act, the Board of Visitors is encouraged to limit increases on tuition and mandatory educational and general fees for in-state, undergraduate students to the extent possible.
E. Out of this appropriation, $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year from the general fund is designated to increase retention and graduation of juniors and seniors in good academic standing and who have additional demonstrated need.
F. Out of this appropriation, $501,410 and 4.40 positions the first year and $782,420 and 8.27 positions the second year from the general fund and $408,590 and 3.60 positions the first year and $637,580 and 6.73 positions the second year from nongeneral funds are designated for startup packages for the recruitment of faculty and students as well as related infrastructure for research in cybersecurity and cyberpsychology and the efficient and eco-friendly production of biofuels.