2022 Supplemental Budget Comparison

BFP conducted an analysis of the budget proposals from the Governor, House, and Senate for the 2023 fiscal year and a comparison of the outcomes for WWU are summarized in the table below.

The comparison along with additional details and an evaluation of the impacts to other state higher education institutions is also available in a printable version [2022 Supplemental Budget Proposal Comparison]. If you need the detailed analysis in an alternative format, please reach out to BFP@wwu.edu.

  Governor's Budget House Budget Senate Budget
Tuition Increase

Per RCW 28B.15.067 (Section 2) tuition increases for resident undergraduates are capped at approximately 2.8% annually.

Per RCW 28B.15.069 (Section 2) S&A and Capital Building fees are decoupled from tuition increases, but may not exceed 4% per year.

Per RCW 28B.15.067 (Section 2) tuition increases for resident undergraduates are capped at approximately 2.8% annually.

Per RCW 28B.15.069 (Section 2) S&A and Capital Building fees are decoupled from tuition increases, but may not exceed 4% per year.

Per RCW 28B.15.067 (Section 2) tuition increases for resident undergraduates are capped at approximately 2.8% annually.

Per RCW 28B.15.069 (Section 2) S&A and Capital Building fees are decoupled from tuition increases, but may not exceed 4% per year.

Tuition Authority

No change from College Affordability Act of 2015

No change from College Affordability Act of 2015

No change from College Affordability Act of 2015

Appropriation & New Funding

Total $198,988,000
($94.82M yr. 1 - $104.17M yr. 2)

  • 35M in FY23 for the state’s portion of funding 3.25% salary increases for all employees and one- time payments for Classified employees per the General Government CBA
  • $1.8M annual funding for WWU’s Student Retention and Success decision package (WWU requested $2.13M in FY23)
  • $794K annual funding, plus $100K one-time funds in FY23, to fully fund conversion of WWU’s RN-to-BSN program to state support and establishing a new Masters of Science in Nursing program
  • $1.2M in FY23 ($639K recurring) to create an online cybersecurity certificate program, upgrade Cyber Range equipment and software, and invest in additional technical and research support
  • $911K additional funds in the biennium to address inflation on tuition backfill from prior years as part of the College Affordability Program
  • $400K in biennial funds to conduct a study on the non-driving population in Washington and the availability of transportation options available to them
  • Retroactive funding to support salary increases from 2014 for WWU’s Everett Program employees was not funded; however, increases for 2023 were funded in WSU’s operating budget to be paid to WWU through the existing agreement
  • WWU’s Legal Services funding was increased by $29,000 for the biennium through the State’s Central Services model, however WWU’s Legal Services budget request was not funded.
     

Total $197,012,000
($94.73M yr. 1 - $102.28M yr. 2)

  • $3.73M in FY23 for the state’s portion of funding 3.25% salary increases for all employees and one- time payments for Classified employees per the General Government CBA. This includes $568K specifically to recognize that the cost of implementing this level of salary increase exceeds WWU's anticipated increase in tuition revenue.
  • $720K annual funding for specific positions within WWU's Student Retention and Success decision package (WWU requested $2.13M in FY23)
  • $474K annual funding, plus $100K one-time funds in FY23, to fully fund conversion of WWU’s RN-to-BSN program to state support and establishing a new Masters of Science in Nursing program this amount would fulfill WWU's decision package request
  • $769K in FY23 to upgrade Cyber Range equipment and software, and invest in additional technical and research support
  • $1.18M additional funds in the biennium to address inflation on tuition backfill from prior years as part of the College Affordability Program
  • Retroactive funding to support salary increase from 2014 for WWU's Everett Program employees was not funded; however, increases for 2023 were funded in WSU's operating budget to be paid to WWU through the existing agreement
  • One-time funding of $30K is provided for a review of how existing homeowners' associations, condominium associates, associations of apartment owners, and common interest communities address accessory dwelling units,
  • $66K in funding ($24K ongoing) is provided to implement Second Substitute House Bill 1751 (hazing prevention), fulfilling WWU's fiscal note.

Total $199,965,000
($94.85M yr. 1 - $105.12M yr. 2)

  • $3.75M in FY23 for the state’s portion of funding 3.25% salary increases for all employees and one- time payments for Classified employees per the General Government CBA. This includes $966K specifically to recognize that the cost of implementing this level of salary increase exceeds WWU's anticipated increase in tuition revenue.
  • $1.8M annual funding for WWU’s Student Retention and Success decision package (WWU requested $2.13M in FY23)
  • $794K annual funding, plus $100K one-time funds in FY23, to fully fund conversion of WWU’s RN-to-BSN program to state support and establishing a new Masters of Science in Nursing program
  • $1.2M in FY23 ($639K recurring) to create an online cybersecurity certificate program, upgrade Cyber Range equipment and software, and invest in additional technical and research support
  • $1.8M additional funds in the biennium to address inflation on tuition backfill from prior years as part of the College Affordability Program
  • $87K in FY23 provided to implement the provisions of Senate Bill 5534 (verifiable credentials)
  • Retroactive funding to support salary increases from 2014 for WWU’s Everett Program employees was not funded; however, increases for 2023 were funded in WSU’s operating budget to be paid to WWU through the existing agreement
  • 270K in the current biennium ($146K in FY23) for additional Legal Services provided by the State Attorney General's Office
Restrictions
  • Continuation of prior budget funding of $3.426M provided solely to maintain access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees
  • Continuation of prior budget funding of $3.426M provided solely to maintain access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees
  • Student support funding must be spent on specific positions in WWU's decision package as noted by House Chair (7 FTE plus goods and services for $58K)
  • Continuation of prior budget funding of $3.426M provided solely to maintain access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees
  • Funding for WWU's Student Retention and Success decision package must be used to supplement, not supplant, other funding sources for student support
Compensation Related
  • All employee groups - state support for 3.25% of general salary increases plus one-time payments as negotiated in the General Government agreement for classified staff
  • Reduction in Pension and DRS Rate funding of $761K over biennium
  • All employee groups - state support for 3.25% of general salary increases plus one-time payments as negotiated in the General Government agreement for classified staff
  • Reduced funding of $123K over the biennium to reflect actuarially anticipated share of charges from the Department of Labor & Industries for workers' compensation benefits
  • All employee groups - state support for 3.25% of general salary increases plus one-time payments as negotiated in the General Government agreement for classified staff
  • Reduced funding of $123K over the biennium to reflect actuarially anticipated share of charges from the Department of Labor & Industries for workers' compensation benefits
Health Insurance (per employee) New funding of $330K in FY23 to cover increase in PEBB rates from $936/month to $1,130/month New funding of $381K in FY23 to cover increase in PEBB rates from $936/month to $1,130/month New funding of $864K in FY23 to cover increase in PEBB rates from $936/month to $1,130/month and increase of $91 to the Public Employees' Benefits Board rate
Performance

Must continue to demonstrate progress in computer science and engineering through reporting to ERDC

  • Reporting requirements - every September 1 must report (but not limited to):
    • Cost per student
    • Student completion rates
    • Number of low-income students enrolled in each program
    • Process changes or best practices implemented each year
    • Number of students enrolled above the prior academic year

Must continue to demonstrate progress in computer science and engineering through reporting to ERDC as specified in current law budget.

Additionally, the funding for a review of accessory dwelling units requires a report be submitted to the legislature by June 30, 2023, including an examination of the governing documents of the associations and communities determine how access accessory dwelling units are explicitly or implicitly restricted and what the overall impact is on the state's housing supply from such restrictions.

Must continue to demonstrate progress in computer science and engineering through reporting to ERDC as specified in current law budget.

Additionally, regarding funding to expand the current cybersecurity certificate program as a standalone certificate at the Bellingham and Poulsbo campuses and online, a coordinated progress report with the Student Achievement Council is due to the Legislature by June 1, 2023 with a final report expected by December 1, 2024.