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Ulster County committee hears college budget showing enrollment gains and tighter fund balance
Summary
Presenters told the Ways and Means Committee the college budget forecasts 1,667 FTEs, a tuition increase, and a projected fund‑balance draw of about $481,000; members pressed for clarity on utilities and county support.
The Ulster County Ways and Means Committee on May 15 heard a presentation on the college’s proposed operating budget for next year, which projects enrollment growth and a narrowing fund balance.
Michael, the college presenter, told the committee the budget assumes 1,667 full‑time equivalent students, up from 1,547 last year. "We're budgeting 1,667 FTEES," he said, citing recent fall‑to‑fall growth that he described as “very good.” The presentation showed personnel costs account for about 78% of the budget and that 13 new positions are planned, including five faculty hires for business, English, nursing, IT/networking and psychology.
The college plans a tuition increase that…
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