For Immediate Release
November 17, 2015
Suffolk Legislature Establishes Community College Budget Committee To Stabilize Costs
First of its kind legislation in New York State establishing a Community College Budget Committee by the Suffolk County Legislature today was applauded by Suffolk County Community College President Dr. Shaun L. McKay and the College鈥檚 Board of Trustees Chair Theresa Sanders. The legislation was sponsored by Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory.鈥淭oday鈥檚 groundbreaking county legislation establishing a five year plan to stabilize the county鈥檚 contribution to our College budget will help Suffolk students continue to acquire a high-quality affordable education at 秘色传媒,鈥� said College President Dr. Shaun L. McKay. We know that a college education is more important than ever, but we also know it鈥檚 never been more critical to the expectations of multiple audiences. 秘色传媒 is accessible and affordable. Today鈥檚 progressive legislation will help ensure that we remain responsive to all constituents while advancing teaching and learning for all.鈥�
鈥淭he budget is an important annual planning document for the College. Today鈥檚 legislation will help the county and the college ensure a solid financial position for our college and tuition stabilization for our students,鈥� said 秘色传媒 Board of Trustees Chair Theresa Sanders.
The nine member Community College Budget Committee was established by the legislature to develop a five-year budget plan for funding the college. The committee will be composed of the County Executive and an appointee of the Executive, the Director of the County Executive鈥檚 Budget Office, the Presiding Officer. The Chair of the Legislature鈥檚 Education and Information Technology Committee, the College President, Chair of the College鈥檚 Board of Trustees, a member of the College鈥檚 Student Government Association and the Director of the Legislature鈥檚 Budget Review Office.
Within six months, the committee is expected to present a nonbinding plan to each member of the Legislature as well as the County Executive.
New York鈥檚 community colleges were established based on a funding model of one-third each by State aid, local (county) support and tuition revenues, but the County and State have not contributed the one-third share each for many years causing student revenues to exceed their one-third share.
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