State budget news continues to be bleak. September’s state revenues failed to meet benchmarks by more than $200 million
October 13th, 2009
State budget: State budget news continues to be bleak. September’s state revenues failed to meet benchmarks by more than $200 million, and 9C budget cuts will likely be enacted later this month. House Speaker Robert Deleo says the budget shortfall may hit $500 million to $1 billion for FY ‘10. In a meeting with the Joint Labor Relations Committee last week, college presidents said they have prepared for 9C cuts in this year’s budget. One troubling rumor indicates that 9C cuts may be enacted all at once in this fiscal year. Instead of implementing the 9C cuts on an as-needed basis in several installments, the state may slash up to $1 billion all at once. This action will significantly increase the threat of layoffs.
The FY 11 budget is even more troubling. Sources report that state budgets for our colleges may be cut by 7.2 percent plus another 1.5 percent for costs associated with collective bargaining agreements. To better plan for the challenges ahead, we have invited MTA Executive Director David Borer, President Anne Wass, Vice President Paul Toner and Arthur Pippo, Director of the MTA’s Higher Education Division, to our next board of directors meeting. Watch for details in my next update.
Licenses and Certifications: The third installment of payments for licenses and certifications will be paid in November. These points/salary increases will be funded by the colleges. In addition, the Joint Licenses and Certifications Committee will meet on Oct. 27 to review member requests to add licenses and certifications to the approved list.
An L and C application is attached. To be considered for credit by the committee at its next meeting, send the completed application form, a copy of your license and/or certification and supporting materials to the Department of Higher Education by Oct. 20.
To review the list of licenses and certifications list along with points assigned to each license and certification, follow this link:
