LBCC Budget Presentation

Beginning Summer term, LB students can expect to pay $91 per credit.

Of the 5.2 million dollar gap in LB's budget, 40% will be filled by increasing tuition $7 per credit. This increase has already been approved by the board.  The other 60% will be covered by reducing expeditures.

The only other way to increase revenue and limit budget cuts, is through investments, which takes time.  Investments would go directly to the general fund, the goal of investments according to President Greg Hamann, "To get the community to invest in the future through LB."

Grants are not an option to fill the gap, because grants are awarded toward something specific.  Grants are not, "Part of the day to day operation," Hamann commented.  Investments would go directly to the general fund.

"A decade ago, community colleges had capacity they weren't using," said Hamann.  He continued, "If you're at capacity, but you don't have a seat to fill, it helps the student, but doesn't add any revenue."

Right now, enrollment is projected to decrease by 2%, and the state funds have also decreased by $1200 per student.  "If there's more money, you can have more students," said Jim Huckestein, Vice President of Financial Operations.

This year, LB may experience one of the largest graduating classes to date, and as the economy continues to improve, more students may opt for employment rather than education.  These two factors may contribute to the projected decrease in enrollment.

To control the budget, Hamann said, "We are being intentional about how big we are going to be."  There are two ways to control LB's size, limit seats in classes, and limit admission.  These avenues may be a catch 22.  Last term, there were 400 students admitted that couldn't get a single class.  "That's not the solution," Hamann finished.

For a complete list of tuition and fees, www.linnbenton.edu/go/tuitionandfees.
For President Greg Hamann's statement on the budget, www.linnbenton.edu/go/presidents-message.

AT A GLANCE
Tuition Break Down
Credit Tuition- $85.80
Student Activity Fee-$2.20
Transportation and Safety Fee- $1.00
Technology Fee- $2.00
Total Tuition Per Credit- $91.00

LBCC Sponsors Blood Drive

Every two seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion.

On Tuesday April 26th and Wednesday April 27th, LBCC will sponsor a blood drive.  The blood drive will be held in the Calapooia Room from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Why donate blood?  Everyone has a different reason, but the best reason is to save lives.  How can you help?  Easy, donate blood.  One pint of blood can save up to 3 different lives.

The Red Cross began providing blood to patients in 1940, and now holds more than 200,000 blood drives per year.

At A Glance
How to sign up:  You can register to donate at http://www.givelife.org/, enter sponsor code LBCC.
Before:  Red Cross recommends that you eat a light meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to donation.
For more information:  visit http://www.redcross.org/.

LB Green Club

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

Sustainability, is the name of the game for LB's Green Club. Green Club and the Horticulture Club, will team up to host the Earth Day Sustainability Fair, April 22. The fair, will be held in the campus courtyard from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The goal? To raise awareness, educate the campus community, and transfer the education to community.

Green Club reformed this year, “Hoping to get student's involved and generate more interest,” says Lori Fluge-Brunker, the club's advisor. This year, Green Club has made recycling information more available, teaching students what can and can't be recycled.

“We are all committed to seeing more sustainable actions around campus,” says Coquille Rex, student representative.

Rex said, “Living a simpler life, can extend our resources for generations to come, as well as making more resources available now.”

Sustainability includes more than just recycling. Reusing materials and reducing our consumption of natural resources is key. The club's mission statement says it all, “We are students committed to making our campus greener and to inspire our campus community to take these initiatives home and spread the word.”

Joining Green Club, can help you take steps toward making your life greener. “Joining any club on campus, is a great way to get together, and students get a sense of community,” said Rex. The club meets every other Thursday, starting April 7. Meetings are held in the Library Conference Room at 1 p.m.

Fluge-Brunker says, “Green Club could be a neat organization to join, it could make a big impact on the campus community.”

For information on joining Green Club, contact Lori Fluge-Brunker at flugebl@linnbenton.edu or 541-917-4411. You can also email Coquille Rex at coquillerex@comcast.net. For more information on the club, visit www.linnbenton.edu/go/clubs/students-for-sustainability.