ad hoc Committee on Higher Education Funding

The ad hoc Committee on Higher Education Funding shall:

The ad hoc Committee on Higher Education Funding will begin meeting in November 2023. Additional meetings will be held monthly through August 2024.

Meeting details and agendas will be posted here as they become available.

LCB Bulletin 13-08
Funding of Higher Education, is a historical document that includes the findings and recommendations of the last formula funding study that occurred in 2012.

DRIVING BETTER Outcomes: Fiscal Year 2020 State Status & Typology Update

The 2020 report “Driving Better Outcomes: Typology and Principles to Inform Outcomes-Based Funding Models,” released by HCM Strategists, established a comprehensive typology of Student Success Funding (SSF) models and a state-by-state classification of funding systems according to the typology.

Base Funding Formula Summary

The Base Funding Formula summary provides a history of the NSHE funding formula since its inception through a compilation of  biennial Appropriations Reports (2013-2023 Legislative Sessions), as well as minutes, exhibits, and audio recordings of various money committee meetings.

Performance Pool Summary

The Performance Pool summary provides a history of the establishment of the Performance Pool, including institutional performance related to the established metrics, the setting of performance targets biennially, and other general background.

Consultant Recommendation – Self-Supporting Accounts

During the March 19, 2024, meeting of the Committee, HCM Strategists presented its analysis of NSHE’s self-supporting account practices and protocols and provided the follow-up memorandum with a recommendation for the committee’s consideration.   The recommendation will be considered by the Committee during a work session at its April 26, 2024, meeting.

Responses to Information Requested at 2/12/24 Meeting

During the February 12, 2024, meeting, Committee members requested additional information from UNLV and UNR.

Responses to Information Requested at 3/19/24 Meeting

During the March 19, 2024, meeting, Committee members requested additional information from GBC, TMCC, and WNC.

Additional Responses to Information Requested at 3/19/24 Meeting

During the March 19, 2024, meeting, members requested additional information on: 1) Appropriations backfilled with COVID Relief Funds; 2) fee categories; 3) facilities and administrative cost recovery; and 4) the allocation of the base registration fee.