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Agency 378
Joint Center for Higher Education
RCW 28B.25

Request $11,908,652
Net change from current biennium $1,683,596 Increase
Percent change from current biennium 16.5% Increase


The Joint Center for Higher Education (JCHE) coordinates baccalaureate and graduate programs offered by public institutions in Spokane; has fiscal and management authority over the Spokane higher education park at Riverpoint, including development of the site's master plan; and manages the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI). When completed, the Riverpoint campus will host the Spokane centers of Washington State University and Eastern Washington University. SIRTI is a regional center fostering cooperative efforts in applied research and technology transfer between industry and Spokane's institutions of higher education. Sponsored by the community colleges of Spokane, Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Washington State University, and Whitworth College, SIRTI's mission is to improve the economic vitality of the region by using the collective resources of these institutions to cultivate development and commercialization of new technologies.

The goal of the JCHE is to ensure the best available higher education programs for the citizens of Washington and to avoid duplication of costly services.

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Agency Level Summary

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Operating Budget: Summary
1995-97 Appropriations Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance 1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
2,461,652 17 General Fund - Basic Account - State 903,353 2,461,635 2,641,052
Non-Appropriated Funds
Inst of Hi Ed-Grants/Contracts Acct - Non-Appropriated 1,425,859 5,718,392 6,691,600
Inst of Hi Ed-Dedicated Local Acct - Non-Appropriated 250,419 2,045,029 2,576,000
Total Non-Appropriated Funds

1,676,278

7,763,421

9,267,600

Total All Funds

2,579,631

10,225,056

11,908,652


Capital Budget: Summary*
1995-97 Appropriations Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance 1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
8,626,812 3,089,351 State Building Construction Account - State 18,863,296 5,537,461 1,061,501
JCHE Capital Projects Account - State 21,000,000

8,626,812

3,089,351

Total Appropriated Funds

18,863,296

5,537,461

22,061,501


*For detail projects, see 1997-99 Capital Plan.

Operating Budget: Summary by Object

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Salaries And Wages 317,554 838,241 1,101,000 1,276,700 1,287,600
Employee Benefits 80,485 192,822 282,600 321,700 325,700
Personal Service Contracts 73,851 459,516 224,400 313,900 313,900
Goods And Services 852,049 2,317,158 2,125,187 2,032,826 2,015,726
Travel 53,828 72,824 92,000 107,100 106,100
Capital Outlays 653,846 452,480 861,500 399,700 407,700
Grants, Benefits & Client Services 63 1,200,000 1,500,000 1,500,000
Debt Service 2,192 5,265
Interagency Reimbursements (66)

Annual Total

2,033,739

4,338,369

5,886,687

5,951,926

5,956,726


Operating Budget: Program Summary

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Joint Center For Higher Education 588,226 1,179,887 1,194,287 1,391,126 1,389,726
Plant Operations and Maintenance 175,105 723,090 1,409,400 1,215,400 1,220,800
Sponsered Research and Programs 1,270,408 2,435,392 3,283,000 3,345,400 3,346,200
Annual Total

2,033,739

4,338,369

5,886,687

5,951,926

5,956,726

Fiscal Year 1993-94 545,892
Biennium Total

2,579,631

10,225,056

11,908,652


Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium

1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
Joint Center For Higher Education 386,646 66.7% 1,407,496 145.6% 406,678 17.1%
Plant Operations and Maintenance 187,094 1,945,396 1,039.8% 303,710 14.2%
Sponsered Research and Programs 1,425,859 4,292,533 301.0% 973,208 17.0%

Total

1,999,599

344.7%

7,645,425

296.4%

1,683,596

16.5%


Employment Summary

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 8.3 22.2 34.4 28.4 28.4
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 38,260 37,759 32,006 44,954 45,338


Program Level Detail

Administration

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The Administration program provides operational support to the Center. Activities include fiscal operation and general support services to higher education institutions that deliver academic degree programs in the Spokane area.

Objectives are to continue planning, designing, and developing the Riverpoint Higher Education Park and to conduct and facilitate applied research, technology, and education programs to enhance the economic development of the Spokane region.


Program Employment

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 3.6 12.0 17.4 15.4 15.4
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 21,198 34,390 29,201 38,273 38,448


Expenditure Detail

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Salaries and Benefits 103,496 518,350 646,500 739,600 745,300
Grants and Subsidies 63
Other Operating Costs 484,730 661,474 547,787 651,526 644,426

Annual Total

588,226

1,179,887

1,194,287

1,391,126

1,389,726

Fiscal Year 1993-94 378,452
Biennium Total

966,678

2,374,174

2,780,852


Source of Funds

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
General Fund - Basic Account - State 509,697 520,601 522,687 529,126 521,126
Inst of Hi Ed-Dedicated Local Acct - Non-Appropriated 78,529 659,286 671,600 862,000 868,600

Annual Total

588,226

1,179,887

1,194,287

1,391,126

1,389,726


Plant Operations and Maintenance

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This program provides operational services and maintenance to the SIRTI building, academic buildings, and grounds. Activities include utilities, custodial services, ground maintenance, and security.

Objectives are to provide clean, safe, and functional facilities and to oversee the construction of the Riverpoint campus buildings and grounds.


Program Employment

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 0.3 1.7 3.0 3.0 3.0
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 52,800 48,543 41,800 39,067 41,800


Expenditure Detail

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Salaries and Benefits 19,354 102,098 157,500 148,000 157,400
Other Operating Costs 155,751 620,992 1,251,900 1,067,400 1,063,400

Annual Total

175,105

723,090

1,409,400

1,215,400

1,220,800

Fiscal Year 1993-94 11,989
Biennium Total

187,094

2,132,490

2,436,200


Source of Funds

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
General Fund - Basic Account - State 136,778 618,347 800,000 790,900 799,900
Inst of Hi Ed-Dedicated Local Acct - Non-Appropriated 38,327 104,743 609,400 424,500 420,900

Annual Total

175,105

723,090

1,409,400

1,215,400

1,220,800


Sponsored Research and Programs

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This program permits public and private organizations to purchase or sponsor research instruction or consultive services from the Center.

The objective is to increase the level of sponsored research activity to benefit students, faculty, business, and industry in the Spokane region.


Program Employment

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 4.4 8.5 14.0 10.0 10.0
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 51,228 40,358 33,393 57,010 57,010


Expenditure Detail

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Salaries and Benefits 275,189 410,615 579,600 710,800 710,600
Grants and Subsidies 1,200,000 1,500,000 1,500,000
Other Operating Costs 995,219 2,024,777 1,503,400 1,134,600 1,135,600

Annual Total

1,270,408

2,435,392

3,283,000

3,345,400

3,346,200

Fiscal Year 1993-94 155,451
Biennium Total

1,425,859

5,718,392

6,691,600


Source of Funds - Inst of Hi Ed-Grants/Contracts Acct - Non-Appr