CONSULTATION PROCESS

In accordance with SUNY policy, Buffalo State provides for participatory student involvement in the broad-based fee decision making process, hosting forums for discussion.  At each forum a presentation of the fee proposal is followed by an opportunity for questions and answers.

The consultation process for broad-based fees is underway from October to March, with implementation during the subsequent fall semester. 

Buffalo State Broad-Based Fee Development Timeline

 

September to October

 

  • Update of fee revenue projections for current year
  • Revised fee revenue projections provided to fee custodians
  • Fee custodians develop spending plans.
  • Fee custodians consult with committees.

 

October to January

 

  • Fee custodians develop spending plans.

 

 January 

 

  •  Fee custodians consult with committees.

 

January to February 

  • Finance and Management develops fee plan scenarios and multi-year projections for administrative review, including by the President's Cabinet.
  • President's Cabinet agrees to move forward with a single fee plan recommendation for student consultation.

 

February 

                                                        

  • Open consultation forums are conducted for students.
  • Fee plan proposal and consultation input are reviewed with College Senate committees: Student Welfare Committee and Budget and Staff Allocation Committee.   

 

 March

  • College Senate committees present the outcomes of their review of the fee plan to the College Senate.
  • President responds to fee proposal.
  • Buffalo State submits fee plan to SUNY. 
June to August
  • SUNY's decision is provided to the campus.
  • Implementation 

 

Feedback

If you have questions or comments, your input is welcome at vpfm@buffalostate.edu.

 

View the Presentation

Students are a fundamental part of the broad-based fee consultation process.

Spring 2023 Feedback

We welcome you to watch a recorded presentation about broad-based fees and then provide your feedback