Indiana Lobbying Efforts for the 2011 Session

Indiana Perfect Storm? 2011 Session

6.5% increase in student aid appropriation

29% increase in total aid applicants

2009-11 Budget Math Problem

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= 31% decrease in student award levels

Indiana Perfect Storm? 2011 Session

Cuts resulted in drop in aid:2008-09: $83.5M2009-10: $63.1M2010-11: $58M (estimate)$10,992 – 2008-09$7564 – 2009-10$7056 – 2010-11

31%

7%

2010 republican control of both houses Teachers and Unions in crosshairs Result: Dem caucus fled to Illinois (5 weeks) Governor considering presidential run 17 months of missed budget projections Threat of state mandated unit record Elimination of “Freedom of Choice” fund Republican senator now SHEEO/Commissioner

Indiana Perfect Storm? 2011 Session

Departure of State ExecUnspent salary funds committed to lobbying

efforts to reverse state aid fortunes

Indiana Perfect Storm? 2011 Session

2011-12 Lobbying Effort Branding

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ICI Over the Years (est 1948)

2011-12 Lobbying Effort Branding Public Opinion Survey Legislative Resource Center Student Lobby Days (3 instead of 1) Student Thank You Cards Chart of the Week Presidential Op-Ed pieces Presidential meeting with Governor Legislative Breakfasts Legislative Board Members Lobbyists

ICI Board: Legislative Members

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House Senate

Indiana Commissioner For Higher Education

Legislative Breakfasts

Six regional meetings Held on host campus Timed 4-6 weeks before session Presidents, fin aid and enrollment mgmt

officers, students and legislators

Professional Lobbyists

Benefits to 2011 EffortsAccess to Legislators(Quicker) access to news and documentation/bills

End Result

Modest Increase to Aid (< $1M) Maximum award levels … Same as 2010-11