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One of the better pure deathcore records released in the last two years
I think itтАЩs obvious enough that the thing that created that initial attraction to most of their listeners was their ridiculous name, Eat a Helicopter. ThatтАЩs got to be one of the most random band names IтАЩve EVER heard along with
, We Butter the Bread with Butter,
Anal Cunt
, Job for a Cowboy,
Super Happy Story Time Land
(a local band for me), and
The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza
. IтАЩve been listening to Eat a Helicopter since early 2010, a little while after they released their debut
EP. At the time, I actually really loved it, but now that IтАЩve heard better, I would actually give it a 9/20 rating, just below average. Usually, a band will release a debut EP so that they can have a CD to hand out at shows and to get people excited for a full-length.
years later, they releaseтАжanother EP? You wait two years to release a fucking EP?? I was expecting a full-blown album! This either means that the members of this band are very busy with lives/school/work (which would make sense because theyтАЩre very young), or they have a really hard time writing songs. I know itтАЩs not because theyтАЩve been touring constantly because theyтАЩve never come through Seattle (where I go to concerts) as far as IтАЩm aware. Well, the only way that they could make up for this disappointment is for this new EP to be pretty fucking amazing; IтАЩd better be BLOWN AWAY.
IтАЩm going to warn you, donтАЩt expect anything you havenтАЩt heard before; this is deathcore in its purest form. Being a fan of all the тАЬgenericтАЭ artists of almost every genre I listen to, this isnтАЩt a problem for me at all. But if a band chooses to be generic/traditional, they had better be amazing. IтАЩve always wondered why so many people consider generic qualities and traits to be a negative thing. I mean, it canтАЩt ALL be progressive, because then it wonтАЩt be progressive! People need to have a good amount of the bands that play their styles in a traditional and PURE form in their collection; even though I always prefer progressive music over generic, I canтАЩt imagine being fully musically satisfied without those core and traditional bands being present.
Now itтАЩs time to ask the question: wellтАжhow good is Eat a Helicopter at playing PURE and TRUE deathcore? My answer to that question would be that Eat a HelicopterтАЩs 2011 EP is one of the best TRUE deathcore releases IтАЩve heard in years. DonтАЩt get the idea that I think theyтАЩre AMAZINGG, because theyтАЩre not, but they go above (not above AND BEYOND) the requirements needed to make a solid deathcore record. I will admit that itтАЩs harder to impress me without having any progressive elements; and even though IтАЩm not amazed, I am impresses by what Eat a Helicopter has given me. IтАЩm also very impressed by how much theyтАЩve improved since the release of their
EP. But they havenтАЩt improved enough. There are plenty of things that need to be worked on and fixed.
The sound/production quality of this album is perfect; nothing at all that I would change about that. The guitarists have nothing unique about them whatsoever; what they play is extremely generic and true to the deathcore genre. The bassist does play some fancy riffs in the last two songs on the record, but other than that, itтАЩs all generic deathcore riffs that follow the kick drums and the guitar harmonization. The drummer is really good, but he screws up a lot in some of the songs. The reason why IтАЩm saying that so harshly is because the ways that he screws up isnтАЩt the kind of screw up that can go unnoticed; itтАЩs a screw up that is VERY noticeable. One of his screw ups (which I will talk about later) is when heтАЩs the only one playing! ThatтАЩs got to be pretty embarrassing! The vocalist is okay, IтАЩm not really fond of his vocals. His growls are a little high-pitched and have a lot of voice. I tend to like the REALLY deep and guttural growls that have a little bit of breath instead of voice. IтАЩm going to admit that his screams kind of suck. His screaming isnтАЩt HORRIBLE and they donтАЩt pose as a major negative distraction, but they could definitely use a lot of work.
The drummer is one of those тАЬhit big or miss bigтАЭ kind of guys; he either is freaking awesome, or he completely butchers the part heтАЩs playing. His kick drumming is pristine, but could still use to be a little more complex in some parts. He overuses the china cymbal in almost all of the songs; and even though the china sounds cool, itтАЩs easy to make it an annoyance. The thing he needs to work on is his blast beat. His blast beat in general is great, but itтАЩs going into it that he completely screws up. In the first track, there are two breakdowns where he throws in a blast beat in a very tight spot. The way he butchers it: it takes a second for him to get the blast beat going, so it sounds very sloppy. If he can get to the point where he can just explode RIGHT into the blast beat without having to start out slow, heтАЩll be just fine.
Overall, this is an EP that I would only recommend to fans of pure deathcore. DonтАЩt expect anything progressive in any sense here. As far as generic deathcore goes, this is fantastic and itтАЩs one of the best TRUE deathcore albums released in the past two years. I would give this 15/20 (which is basically 75%). I really hope to see a FULL LENGTH out of these guys next because I was annoyed by the fact of this release being their second EP in a row.
The video below is the song I talked about the most; listen to the whole thing.
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Wtorek 01 Stycze┼Д 2013
Truely awesome heavy deathcore
Eat a Helicopter is one of those type of deathcore bands that you love or hate. I happen to love this band dearly them being from where I am from which is Albuquerque, NM. So I have seen them live plenty of times and they are all really awesome dudes to hang out with. But anyway about this EP EaH brings a lot to the table here and it is a huge step up from there first EP release
The Pessimist
. All the members progressed on their duties and brought something very heavy to the table. Each member has a important role in this band with each one being very different. Now is this a EP to check out or aviod?
There has been a lot of mixed reviews about this release saying it is very generic deathcore but it is a good example of what deathcore should be. And I would have to disagree with them being generic I would say they have a lot of there deathcore/death metal influences in there music but it's not generic. What EaH brings to the table is a very heavy brutal sounding type of deathcore. With extremely heavy riffs,
quake breakdowns, low deep vocals and glass shattering highs, very skilled bass works, and excellent drum work. (Even though it's from a drum machine)
Now lets talk about
Descend into Darkness
, first off with the vocal work from Alex Sterling who is a very unique vocalist his vocals range from being extremely low to extremely high. Unfortunately Alex is no longer in the band because he left to find his career in California but he is now the new vocalist for the local deathcore band Goliath. The two guitarist on this album Leon and Lane bring crazy frantic riffs and breakdowns. Leon having one of the most amazing stage performances I have ever seen out of a guitarist and Lane (Who is no longer in the band also) keeping amazing rhythm work behind Leon's lead guitar work.
Now the bass work, Delbert who is now the lead vocalist of the band but also did backing vocals for them live. Delbert is a very talented bass player I love the bass riffs he came up with on this record all of it is very smooth and very clean. A lot of his bass riffs are very audible and easy to hear which is a great thing. I love what the bass is on this album and I'm going to miss him on there third coming EP, but at the same time I'm excited to hear his vocals on it. Because Delbert is an amazing vocalist as well as a bass player. Now lastly the drums they are from a drum programmer it's not a real person sadly because there drummer Jon is one of the greatest drummer in all of New Mexico. But for the drums being a machine they are very clean but at times things get a little repetitive but that's fine because with all there other musically work makes up for it.
Overall this is a fantastic release with amazing production on it and I'd recommend this release to any fan of deathcore. EaH is going to be the next big thing. They will be signed eventually with two EP releases a third on the way, two music videos, a few live music videos, and topping over 11,000 Facebook likes they soon will get that record contract that they deserve.
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Niedziela 18 Grudzie┼Д 2011
Just plain old generic deathcore...
You never know what you are going to get with deathcore nowadays, the sudden influx of weird and wonderful forms of deathcore means that the term тАЬdeathcoreтАЭ is merely trivial. What kind of
? Progressive? Technical? Melodic?, bands from each of those subgenres of deathcore have been popping up everywhere like rabbits. I have seemed to have forgotten a genre, thatтАЩs it, deathcore, just pure deathcore. It seems that pure deathcore is having less and less people being drawn to it as everyone wants to be the most technical, progressive, heavy, ect.
Eat A Helicopter
have decided that they arenтАЩt going to be like everyone else and stay true to true deathcore.
Descend into Darkness
is an excellent showcase of how true they are to the genre and I must say, its looking good.
IтАЩd like to start off by saying that
Descend into Darkness
might just be slightly better than
The Pessimist
. Musically, Eat a Helicopter is a lot tighter and well rounded this time round. I think that even the recording of the ep is head and shoulders above their last ep this time round. I donтАЩt really think that
The Pessimist
really unleased the true potential of the band. So IтАЩm guessing that
Descend into Darkness
might have been a redemption kind of thing for the band itself.
There are two types of deathcore bands out there, the ones who are heavy and the ones who arenтАЩt. Judging by
Descend into Darkness
, I can safely say that
Eat A Helicopter
is definitely on the heavy side of deathcore. They have the typical attitude of a true deathcore band in their music with is something that gives them their heaviness. In case you arenтАЩt sure what I mean, bands such as
My Autumn
also come to mind. Actually, come to think about it, the music on
Descend into Darkness
sounds if
My Autumn
тАЩs music met halfway.
I really donтАЩt like reviewing releases like this because there is literally nothing that much to talk about. Why? because one word pretty much summarises
Eat A Helicopter
and thatтАЩs generic. There is nothing really special about
Descend into Darkness
other than that itтАЩs a slight improvement over previous EP
. The guitar work is generic, the musical structure is overused, the vocals are nothing specialтАж I can pretty much list everything they havenтАЩt done and class everything as generic. I mean, even if the music was generic, it can still be deep and have at least some kind of dimensions to them but I donтАЩt know if I can say that here. I just didnтАЩt feel any kind of special vibes or anything from
Descend into Darkness
. ItтАЩs just another release to me. I know what youтАЩre probably thinking though. тАЬyou donтАЩt understand the musicтАЭ my answer to that would be the fact that there are other underground bands out there in the same vein who make true deathcore more interesting than
Eat A Helicopter
. LetтАЩs take
Bound By Exile
as an example, they are one of the best pure deathcore bands out there hitting the underground scene. The main reason why they standout is that
Bound By Exile
have put a lot of thought in their music. They havenтАЩt just thrown in some breakdowns, deathcore riffs, put in some progressiveness at the end of
Descend into Darkness
and had the тАЬsheтАЩll be rightтАЭ attitude. IтАЩm sorry, but it just doesnтАЩt work for me.
Descend into Darkness
is nothing but generic, every aspect of their music. I only recommend this to only the diehard deathcore fans out there. I think that
Descend into Darkness
is mean for those who are into deathcore and nothing but deathcore because this is as deathcore as deathcore can be. Also IтАЩm not going to bother recommending a single track because theyтАЩre all pretty much the same. I think that
Eat A Helicopter
will need to catch up with the rest of the scene or risk being left behind. I give
Eat A Helicopter
Descend into Darkness
a 12/20.
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I also attended this event with Instructor Melissa Hall: http://www.refinery29.com/2014/09/73904/bill-cunningham-fern-mallis-interview
Favorite bits:
"Fashion is armor to get through life."
"I eat with my eyes." (In response to question about food. When he moved into his new apartment the first thing he did was have the refrigerator removed to make more room for his file cabinets. He can always grab something at the deli. Doesn't much care what he eats.)
Told a story about taking a photo of a woman because of the marvelous (his most used word) way the shoulder was cut in on her fur coat. Realized later it was Garbo.
Fiercely independent. For example, pays for his ticket to Paris each year. NYT would pay but then he'd have to do what they want him to.
He cried– touched that when spoke of mother gathering coal from the train tracks or sharing a story about a wonderful party on Fire Island (the last before the AIDS epidemic hit) or his experience of the famous 1973 Versaille fashion show– he had to stop and collect himself before returning to his almost constant smile.
Never spoke ill of his family although they clearly rejected him for being in fashion.
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My guest blogger this week is William Clark who will discuss some of his choices for this fall's fashion lineup accompanied by a historical reference of fashion falls gone by. And this being a small business blog, the last designer is just that.
William is the founder of JETTSTYLE, his consulting business where he has worked with Reese Witherspoon, Pauletta Washington, Benny Medina, and Renee Zellwegger. He brings to JETTSTYLE a wealth of experience in every facet of fashion. No less impressive is the fact that he was selected to assist in the styling of a major shoot for a recent edition of Italian Vogue. His background includes working with Carrie Donovan at Vogue, Bill Cunningham at the New York Times, Jean Paul Gautier, Thierry Mugler, Comme des Garcons, Giorgio Armani while, at the same time, overseeing direction of the Emporio Line visually for the US, and Bottega Veneta. His red carpet clients in addition to those mentioned above, include Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Hilary Swank, Gwen Stefani, Mary J Blige and Salma Hayek.
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We are first taken on a African safari with Sarah Burton of the house of Alexander McQueen who was obviously influenced by Monsieur Yves Saint Laurent's African Queen collection from the 70's . She used vibrant graphic prints and intricate textures in abundance. Her use of textiles was so beautifully executed by making feathers and beads to appear to be checkered tweed. The crocodile and gold harnesses worn over graphic printed kilts then gave it a medieval twist.
Miuccia Prada over at the house of Miu Miu looked to the 60's & 70's through a naughty school girl's rose' colored glasses for inspiration. Her use of muted pastels such as pistachio, powder blue and neapolitan in beautiful childlike prints of parrots, foxes and angel fish could have easily been seen on supermodel Veruschka in the 70's or today on the houses Oscar winning muse Lupita Nyong'o. Muiccia's artisan approach to usage of textures like crochet, tortoiseshell, suede and python was perfection.
While back home stateside Prabal Gurung presented a hyper colored and floral splashed collection out of the 50's with a ultra modern twist. These vibrant colors lined dramatic evening coats in metallics giving them edge. Between binding the waists of dresses and pants with clear pvc belts and the ultra sexy shoes there was a slightly erotic vibe to his collection and I liked it ;)
Next on to design duo Badgley Mischka. We've been invited to a party thrown by the Great Gatsby on one of his opulent yachts. The color palette is muted pastels and the theme of coarse is nautical. There are chic touches of the 20's & 30's in pleated chiffon palazzo pants, fringed bugle beaded dresses, bucket hats and the girls wore marcel waves in they're hair.
Our last destination (a small business fashion house) is Ancient Egypt where there is new Queen on the throne and she is The Serpent Queen from the House of Rubin Singer. For s/s 2014 this rising star couturier is giving elements of the ancient and regal culture with a ultra modern approach. He uses embellishments in his embroidery such as bugle beads, chains and swarovski crystals. He sculpts and drapes the female form in combinations like silk brocade, chiffon, python, and metallic leather embossed with hieroglyphics from the tomb of Queen Nefertiti. His Serpent Queen is a dangerous temptress that knows she can seduce with her dark beauty.
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I would like to congratulate Ritu Jadwani, one of our ESL/Fashion Business certificate students from 2008, on starting her own business! I've seen these in person and my personal favorites are the bracelets, they are beautiful. Congrats Ritu!
Namaste NYC is a fair trade brand that creates beautifully hand-crafted products in India for a global audience. We incorporate crafts like hand embroideries, block prints, hand tie-dye, metal work and punch work to design interesting textures. With an aim to revive the dying craft industry of India, we support khadi and mashru hand woven fabrics that are going into extinction due to lack of skilled weavers and industrialization. We collaborate with globally renowned non-profit organizations in India, which focus towards women empowerment and sustainable rural development through crafts and embroideries. All our products are made in sweat free women operated ethical workshops. Fairly traded, crafted with love.
(Founder and designer Ritu Jadwani) I am inspired by Indian craftsmanship and age-old embroidery techniques with a modern touch. I grew up in India and came to FIT to learn about the international fashion scene. With an undergrad fashion degree and Master of global innovation business degree I combine my skills and love towards hand crafted products.
Coming to FIT for the ESL Fashion Business Certificate Program was the best decisions I made in July 2008. It gave me immense exposure by attending a world-renowned institute and living in a fashion capital city, New York. The knowledgeable faculty mentors, resourceful library, world-class museum and its tours, extra seminars, graduation fashion shows, fashion and museum tours in the city, and my diverse fashionista classmates have been of great influence in starting my business. Fortunately, I got a chance to return to FIT in Summer 2013 for more courses and I hope I return again and again!
After finishing my studies at FIT and gaining some industry experience, I returned back to my country, India. Inspired by the local artisan's hand crafting skills, I decided to launch my accessory and apparel brand to promote fair trade items and support the dying cottage industries of my town. We launched as a wholesale company at the NY NOW fair in New York, in February 2014. Soon we started supplying to stores that appreciated hand crafted colorful items. We hope to reach out to museums, hotels and more hand made stores by the end of this year. Recently we launched our online retail store on Etsy with worldwide shipping at nominal/free costs. Check out our new collection at NY NOW in the Global Handmade section in New York City from Aug 16th – 21st 2014.
We hope you enjoy our colorful products as much as we enjoy hand crafting them for you.
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D-37 C. Update on New Net Income Opportunities (Strategic Committee C) .............. D-43 IV. Adjournment D-1 (This page left intentionally blank) D-2 FINANCE & LAND USE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS MINUTES December 9, 2009 PRESENT: Chairman Mills; Rector Volgenau; Visitors Altman, Cofer-Beirne, Dunn, Garcia, Kirby, Singleton, Soza; Student Representative Lieu; Senior Vice President Scherrens; Vice President for Facilities Calhoun; Faculty Representatives Houck, Coffinberger I. Call to Order Chairman Mills convened the meeting at 10:10 a.m. II. Operational Issues – Finance & Land Use A. Approval of Minutes – September 20, 2009; November 4, 2009 (Special Meeting) Mr. Houck pointed out an error under Item I on Page C-3, "Rector Dewberry" should be "Rector Volgenau." With this change, Visitor Kirby made a MOTION to approve the minutes of both the September 20 and the November 4, 2009 meetings. Visitor Beirne SECONDED the motion. MOTION CARRIED. B. Investment Policy Statement (ACTION) Ms. Linda Harber, Associate VP & CHRO, presented an annual update on the Investment Policy Statement. She introduced Ms. Rizna Ahmed, Head of Benefits at Mason, and Mr. Barry Schmidt, Senior VP, Cap Trust Investment Firm & the actuary to the Investment Policy Committee. The Investment Policy Committee is authorized to oversee both the Optional Retirement Plan as well as the Cash Match Plan. Approximately 2,000 salaried faculty members and about 82% are enrolled in the Optional Retirement Plan with 2/3 in TIAA-Cref and 1/3 in Fidelity. The other 18% are enrolled in VRS, the State benefit plan. TIAA-Cref holds about $174 Million and Fidelity holds about $30 Million in our Optional Retirement Plan. Ms. Harber referred to a handout, the Revised Investment Policy Statement, and explained the two major revisions to the plan. The first change allows the Investment Policy Committee to be able to make fund changes as necessary in order to be more flexible in a volatile economic market without the need to wait for Board approval. The second revision updates our benchmarks to be more appropriate to the market. These changes make our Optional Retirement Plan more similar to those of Virginia Tech and VCU. D-3 Ms. Harber said she will continue to update the Board annually as has been done in the past. The Committee meets regularly at least three times a year and more often if necessary. A website has been set up so faculty members can track their funds. The two vendors, TIAA-Cref and Fidelity, send representatives to campus on a regular basis to meet with employees, as well as phone call consultations – last year there were over 10,000 phone calls from Mason faculty and staff. Our online activity is very high with over 100,000 online interactions between our faculty and staff and our two vendors. The vendors are also available for lunch seminars, new faculty orientation and University Enrichment Day. Visitor Singleton asked whether the two vendors do some sort of analysis to determine if the clients' needs are being met. Ms. Harber answered that she is not sure if the vendors send out a survey, but the University does conduct its own surveys. She indicated that she is not aware of any problems, but if made aware of any, the committee would work to resolve them immediately. Chairman Mills said that it is important for the Board to see any changes made by the Committee and suggested that they be brought to the Board at the following meeting. Visitor Beirne made a MOTION that the Finance & Land Use Committee recommends approval by the Board of Visitors of the Investment Policy Statement as shown in Page C-17. Visitor Soza SECONDED the motion. MOTION CARRIED. D. Retirement Plan Information (Information) Ms. Harber referred to a handout which shows the status of all our funds and their performance. She explained that the last review, which was dated from the end of September, shows nothing of a "red light" concern. Mr. Schmidt Barry, Senior VP, Cap Trust Investment Firm & the actuary to the Investment Policy Committee, explained the scoring system used in evaluating funds. A fund meeting all the policy guidelines gets a green light. A fund with an issue on a particular item gets a yellow light. A fund that scores poorly overall and is under consideration for termination is given a red light and monitored very closely. Ms. Harber pointed out that this year, because none of the funds were in red, no changes have been made. She said this is the first year with no changes. C. 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Mr. Calhoun referred to an overhead showing a picture of the proposed building. He explained that the University will rent the entire building (145,000 sq. ft., five stories) from the Foundation. This should eliminate the University's need for rental space in Fairfax. Some space on the bottom floor may be subleased for retail stores. The exact price of the building is not known right now and will be determined based on the Foundation's sale of the debt and the final construction costs. Mr. David Roe, President of the Foundation, said they will work hard to get the lowest financing rate possible and will control the total project costs. Visitor Soza asked what we project the rent to be. Mr. Calhoun answered that we are projecting between $25 and $26.50 per square foot. Mr. Coffinberger asked whether the projected rent will save the University money from what they are currently paying in rent. Mr. Calhoun answered that this building will cost more than we are currently paying for rent, but it is a bigger building with more room for more tenants. Visitor Soza made a MOTION that the Finance & Land Use Committee recommends approval by the Board of Visitors of the Administration Building Ground and Operating Leases as shown on Page C-19. Visitor Kirby SECONDED the motion. MOTION CARRIED. E. Accounts Receivable Write-Off (Information) Ms. Beth Brock, University Controller, commented that this year's proposed write-off is the largest ever brought to the Board. She explained that these are old student accounts that are written off the books, but not written off in terms of collections. She pointed out that the amount is small in relation to our revenues, less that 3/10ths of a percent. Ms. Brock referred to Page C-23, explaining that the Code of Virginia Management Standards require the University to meet certain benchmarks in order to stay decentralized and to receive the interest on our auxiliary revenues. One of these benchmarks is to keep 90% of our receivables younger than 120 days. With the present economy as well as with the tightening of lending, we are seeing our receivables lag. Not wanting to fail the management standards, we have accelerated the write-off of one quarter. Ms. Brock explained that by doing the write-off on September 30th, we were able to lower our projected percentage to around seven percent. This was a strategic move to position ourselves so we do not have to worry about failing the management standards. Chairman Mills asked if we can assume that next year we can expect a lower than typical write- off. Ms. Brock answered that it will be lower than this year, but she does not believe it will be lower than typical. She referred to Page C-23 which shows that without this move, the write-off D-5 for this year would have approached $700,000; last year it was a little over $500,000. Ms Brock said that because of tuition increases and other environmental factors, she cannot say with certainty that next year's amount will be lower than $678,000, but they will work hard to keep the number down. Chairman Mills clarified that next year will show three semesters as opposed to having this extra semester. Ms. Brock said that is correct. Mr. Coffinberger commented that there has been a lot of publicity recently about debt collection agencies. He asked whether we monitor the collection agencies used by the University. Ms. Brock answered that we have a long-time agency that many other Virginia institutions use, and we have a very good relationship with them. Ms. Brock said she can only remember one complaint in the last three years that has come to her attention. Ms. Brock reviewed the collections process which includes a tremendous number of communications to folks before they are sent to collections. She introduced Mr. Pat Quinn, Director of Student Fiscal Services. She said Mr. Quinn and his staff have held back a large number of accounts where we have gotten promises and good faith attempts, and they have worked with those students. We have collected hundreds of thousands of dollars this way, and that achieves two things. 1) It keeps these students out of collections; and 2) it saves them collection costs. Hopefully, this is a win-win because these students are in school. Dr. Scherrens reintroduced Mr. Quinn. Several months ago Mr. Quinn asked if he could work with a group of about 180 students to collect payment rather than sending them to collections. Because of his efforts, about 150 of those students paid without being sent to collections. Dr. Scherrens pointed out that Mr. Quinn took a risk and felt these students were worth the extra effort. Mr. Quinn was a big part of personalizing the process. Visitor Soza asked that future presentations show the percentage of write-offs as well as a five- year history of these write-offs. F. Financial Snapshot, 10/31/09 (Information) Dr. Scherrens introduced Ms. Donna Kidd , AVP and Budget Director. Ms. Kidd referred to Page C-28 which covers the budget reduction the University incurred in September. All units across campus are operating with less funding than originally planned. Ms. Kidd explained that her staff monitors the revenue and expense monthly. She said the good news is that things are going smoothly within Educational and General Operations, and to date we have slightly less percentage of funds spent as compared to last year. For other funds, auxiliary, sponsored funds, etc., there is approximately the same percentage of funds available, so overall we are in good shape to continue through the year. Ms. Kidd pointed out that we are now monitoring spring enrollment because that drives a lot of our revenue for the overall budget, and spring enrollment looks strong. The University is in good shape fiscally. Dr. Scherrens explained that Ms. Kidd and her staff perform a red flag system for the University budget. Each month they review the actual budget versus prior year spending, and any issues are D-6 brought to the attention of the department. Ms. Kidd is also responsible for the revenue side which shows strong performance. Ms. Kidd reported that the Governor's Budget will be released on December 18, and mid- January the new Governor's Budget will be released. The Budget & Planning Team is preparing several scenarios and reviewing information in order to be ready when the Governor's budget is released. G. Project Review – Stop Light Chart (Information) Mr. Tom Calhoun reviewed the "Stop Light Chart" shown on Page C-32. Five major projects have been completed over the summer Belmont Bay has been added as a new project The Aquia Building – Data Center – was showing yellow for Budget Status, but is now red for this one time only. The project is over budget due to the removal of an old greenhouse and the construction of a new greenhouse that will be funded through interest earnings from bond sales. The project will go back into the yellow category at the end of this month. Masonvale has changed from yellow to green – we are now actually ahead of schedule as all the housing units were completed about six weeks earlier than projected. Housing VIIC, which is Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads, had showed up as yellow in the past but is now completely green. The first building was behind schedule but has now been delivered. The second building is actually ahead of schedule, so that that stoplight is now green. The rest of the projects remain the same as at the last meeting. Mr. Calhoun referred to an overhead showing a total of nearly $900M in active projects over the last year including projects that are just finished or authorized. The pie chart shows the sources of capital funding for all of these projects. 27% comes from the State in some form whether general funds, cash or state debt 57% is University debt – 9C or 9D revenue bond projects The balance comes mostly from private financing and private gifts Mr. Calhoun said he is continually asked when the construction is going to stop. He said the answer is that it is not going to stop, but it will slow down a little bit. In 2009 the major projects were the Arts Building, the conference center, and Masonvale – mostly around the perimeter of campus – with smaller projects in the center of campus. In 2010 we will have about the same amount of work but the location shifts to the north end of campus - the Administration Building, University Hall, and Housing VIII. Rector Volgenau asked if we can afford all this new construction in terms of Operating & Maintenance for the buildings in view of declining state budgets. Mr. Calhoun responded that many of the projects are in fact renovation projects and will help reduce our operational and maintenance costs. In 2011 and beyond, some of the building activity on campus begins to die down with the major exception of Fenwick and Science & Tech II, which are two very big jobs both in the $60 million range. D-7 Visitor Soza asked if some of the projects are coming in under budget because the economy is calming down or if other factors are involved. Mr. Calhoun answered that the economy is part of it, but also the market for both labor and materials is significantly better than when we started. He explained that our contracts have a contingency that allows the University to recoup some of those savings, unlike in years past when we had hard bids and any savings would go to the contractor. III. Strategic Discussions – Finance & Land Use A. Tuition Increase (Mid-Year: January 2010) Update Dr. Scherrens reported that at the last Board meeting there was a conversation about a mid-year tuition increase, and the Board asked for further discussion. Since that meeting the following schools have announced and will implement a mid-year tuition increase in January: William & Mary, $300 Christopher Newport, $200 Mary Washington, $100 VCCS Dr. Scherrens said the University Budget & Planning Group has reviewed both the pros and cons of a mid-year tuition increase. Pros: Help cover any additional budget reduction in FY10 Carry forward the funds to help cover budget for FY11 Lessen the tuition increase for FY11 Reduce political impact of FY11 increases Add temporarily to financial aid/scholarship funds Cons: Lets the State know we would have some resources to cover additional reduction University did not include this as strategy in the 10% budget reduction plan Hard for students and families to have to pay more Hard to justify given no additional announced budget reduction Dr. Scherrens reviewed our current tuition which is $5,800. A 2% tuition increase for in-state would be about $116. A 2% tuition increase for out-of-state would be about $436. The revenue from a 2% tuition increase would be worth $4 Million annually, and $1.7 Million on a semester basis. Dr. Scherrens explained that we do not believe we have much elasticity in out-of-state rates. We are within hundreds of dollars of what the University of Maryland charges out-of-state students. So we would definitely not recommend an out-of-state mid-year tuition increase. Dr. Scherrens referred to an overhead showing tuition & fees for all Virginia doctoral institutions. The average is $8,600 and Mason is about $8,000, so we are in the mix. He said that he believes we may see both William & Mary and UVA begin to distances themselves from the other schools. Dr. Scherrens said the Board has asked whether we have elasticity, and we D-8 believe we do have some in-state elasticity, but that does not argue for a mid-year tuition increase. Dr. Scherrens said the administration is not recommending a mid-year tuition increase. What we are making known today is that we are looking at about a minimum 10 % tuition increase for Fall 2010. He pointed out that about one-half of our federal funding goes away next fiscal year and the other half goes away the following year. That is $19-$20 Million of funding that will go away in two years. So, we are recommending no mid-year tuition increase, but we are recommending that early next year we will make it well known that we are looking at a significant tuition increase for Fall 2010. We hope there is not another budget reduction coming on top of the loss of the federal money. Mr. Houck asked if fees would also raise 10% when the tuition increases. Dr. Scherrens answered that he should have said tuition & fee increase because they are both going to go up about the same amount. B. Review of Bond Indebtedness Status Dr. Scherrens gave an overview of University debt, explaining that we plan to give our annual report with much more detail to the Board in the spring. He reported that our debt service payments have grown from $23M in FY 2009 to $31M this year to $43M next year. This debt is for facilities that are not paid for by the state such as housing, recreation athletic complex, student union buildings, and research facilities. Mr. Calhoun referred to an overhead and explained that our total debt it a little bit less than we had projected. The guidelines established by the Board authorize our total debt service (the ratio of debt service against total spending) to be under 10%. We are currently a little bit over 8%, so we are within the established guidelines. Chairman Mills suggested that this would be a good chart to update every couple of meetings. C. E&G Budget Modeling (2010 – 2015) Dr. Scherrens referred to Pages C-42 and C-43, and gave an overview of the budget model assumptions for the years 2010 – 2015. FY 2011 Lose $8.5M of ARRA Funds Tuition/Fee Increase (I/S) 9.3%; (O/S) 7.3% Enrollment Growth: 200 FTES New Buildings, Operating: $3.7M Capital Campaign Costs Increase: $400,000 Auxiliary Enterprises Contribution: $1.75M Program Enhancement: $2.0M D-9 FY 2012 Lose $10.9M of ARRA Funds Tuition & Fee Increase: (I/S) 9.5%; (O/S) 7.5% Enrollment Growth: 500 FTES GF Support ($5K/FTES) for Growth Private Fund Support ($500,000) New Building, Operating: $6.9M Auxiliary Enterprises Contribution: $2.0M Program Enhancement: $1.0M Capital Campaign Cost Increase ($400,000) FY 2013 – FY 2015 Student Enrollment Growth: 400 - 500 FTES Tuition/Fee Increases: 6-7% Private Fund Support ($500,000) GF Support for Growth: $5,000 per FTE Salary Increases: 3% New Building, Operating: $8.5M (Over 3 Years) Program Enhancement: $1.0M Auxiliary Enterprise Contribution: $3.0M Capital Campaign Cost Increase: $400,000 Dr. Scherrens commented that the take away from this overview would be: There is limited enrollment growth. There is the loss of federal funding. There will be tuition increases. A lot of money will be required to operate and maintain the new buildings. There is a significant contribution from auxiliary enterprises and a growing support from private contributions. Chairman Mills asked if we are assuming a zero growth policy, because we just don't have the support for it. He said that from his perspective we cannot continue to take on students when we are not getting base budget adequacy for them. He asked how much state funding we need per student – would that magical number be $5,000? Dr. Scherrens answered that the Budget & Planning Group, although not comfortable with this number, believes that the magical number would be about $6,000 of GF support per student. He explained that $15,000 is the average cost to us per FTE student. Since our in-state students pay more than $6,000 in tuition per year, we are making a statement that $11,000 - $12,000 of total E&G funds per FTE student could be an incentive for nominal enrollment growth. Visitor Dunn commented that the Board has a chance to discuss the implications for the individual faculty compensation, but not the total compensation. We know that we rank quite below where we would like to rank in faculty compensation. The implication that we can have more faculty with the same inadequate compensation - we never really addressed this as a Board D-10 to fully understand the implications of some of our choices on faculty compensation. Chairman Mills made a recommendation that Visitor Dunn's subcommittee study this issue further. Mr. Houck commented that there is differential growth on campus with students switching from one program to another. For instance, the number of students in his program has more than doubled over the last eight years. It is anticipated that this growth will continue, but the number of faculty assigned to the program is exactly the same and has not changed. Because the number of students overall is staying the same, there must be some programs where the number of students are declining. The $2M for special funding for special programs seems highly inadequate in terms of addressing that issue of differential growth. Mr. Coffinberger said class size is another important issue. His school has the largest average size class in the university. Those classes may be expensive, but they are also covering a lot of the cost of tuition. D. Biennium Budget Priorities (2010 – 2012) Dr. Scherrens reported that on December 18 Governor Kaine's outgoing budget will be released. We hope to be able to report back to the Board early the following week with the highlights of that report. The Governor-elect will release his budget in mid-January. Dr. Scherrens commented that this budget is important because there are so many things at risk in the next year on both the capital and the operating side. Dr. Scherrens reviewed the University's anticipated capital priorities for the upcoming session. Health and Human Services Building (Fairfax) Bio-med Life Science Building (Prince William) Loudoun Campus Planning Dr. Scherrens reported that Senator Colgan has indicated that there most likely will not be construction funding available for these kinds of facilities in the upcoming session, but he asked what we would need for planning purposes. The answer would be about $3 million per project – about 4-5% of the project costs. Senator Colgan did not say he can deliver that, but at least it gives him a number to work with. Dr. Scherrens said there are also several infrastructure projects that we hope will be funded. They have lower price tags, and they speak to institutional capacity to grow and innovate. Dr. Scherrens reported that we are also asking for enrollment growth funding for the additional 1,000 students enrolled last fall. Since this was not planned enrollment growth, the state really had no way to provide more funds to us. But we have stepped up, and the state knows we stepped up in terms of enrollment growth. So we hope that during the session the state will send us some message and provide some additional funding for stepping up and admitting those highly qualified Virginia high school graduates. We would hope to get $5,000 - $6,000 per student. If we receive no additional funding, we would not be in a position to take additional students again. D-11 Dr. Scherrens completed his overview, commenting that a very high priority in this session would be that the institutions retain their Board of Visitor authority to set tuition. To get out of this economic turmoil, schools need the flexibility to set tuition rates. E. Financial Aid Subcommittee Report (Visitor Soza) Visitor Soza reported that he and Visitor Kirby met on October 30 with Dr. Linda Schwartzstein, Mr. Andrew Flagel and Ms. Jevita Rogers. He reviewed the highlights of that meeting. $173 Million of financial aid has been set aside and is available for the current fiscal year. This money is distributed as follows: Need Based Gifts Free monies from federal or state grants Scholarships Non-need Based Self-Help Parent contribution Student loans Federal Work Study Merit Self-Help Private scholarships Athletic scholarships Merit-based scholarships Ms. Rogers commented that the self-help categories are our biggest concerns because our students are borrowing, although below the national average as far as loan indebtedness, we still have a large portion of students who are borrowing. Our loan, scholarship and grant funds are not as high as we would like them to be. Ms. Rogers reported that last year our average student indebtedness in graduating seniors was approximately $15,000 while the national average last year was $17,500. She said that we have always been below average in our loan borrowing as well as with our default rate. Visitor Dunn asked if there is a trend towards higher indebtedness and if we are seeing a significant rise. Ms. Rogers answered that we have not seen a significant rise over the last two fiscal years. However, the federal government has increased the allowable amount of loan borrowing by an additional $2,000 per year. The majority of our students have taken that extra money. Visitor Soza reviewed the distribution of students receiving financial aid and the distribution of financial aid by source. He pointed out that there has been a steady increase in the amount of money available for student aid, but more is needed. About 52% of in-state students and 46% of out-of-state students receive some kind of financial aid. Visitor Soza reviewed student need met by institution. At UVA, every student who needs financial aid receives it. He suggested that this would be a good goal to aim for. He pointed out that ODU is a little bit ahead of us at 85% and 87%, but they have been around a lot longer than Mason. D-12 Visitor Soza commented that future opportunities to enhance student aid through additional federal and state aid programs are uncertain and based on budgets. There are opportunities through Mason development efforts, scholarship money from private foundations, and institutional work study programs for on-campus jobs. Visitor Singleton asked if we could match the other state schools on this chart, does this chart speak to the percentage of students that are physically receiving financial aid. He said he would like to see that percentage compared with the other schools. That would give us a better sense of how we compare, because right now about one- half of the students that come here need aid, about one-half are meeting it, and that is about the same as the other schools. F. Base Budget Adequacy Subcommittee Report (Visitor Beirne) Visitor Beirne reported that she is waiting for the December 18 release of the Governor's budget to do an analysis. As soon as possible, talking points will be made available for Board members to keep with them and use during any interaction with legislators. G. Strategic Committee C Report (Visitor Altman) Visitor Altman reported that Committee C has been meeting to develop a sustainable process for the business development of new ideas that will provide a source of incremental funding to the university. A 90-day checkpoint meeting was held this past week to discuss our progress, which includes the formation of GGIP (Gold and Green Integration Process). The committee agreed to move forward and test the application of parking fees for special events– this will happen in January and February. The Synergy Team recommended the creation of a university-wide marketing team that would share ideas to create and generate revenues. There is also a recommendation regarding the distribution of these funds. The idea was to capture these sources of revenue and apply to strategic initiatives in the best interest of the university use, but still reward the organizations that created these new business opportunities by giving them some funds back. Visitor Altman explained that the intent of this committee is cultural change. She does not think we are quite where we should expect to be after 90 days or six months, but progress is being made. Chairman Mills said that the idea behind this initial concept was to specifically target ideas and strategic initial funds, as opposed to throwing it into the mix of things and cross pollinate the entire university, but try and focus on whatever we deem to be strategic. Visitor Altman reported that real estate development was not discussed today. At the last meeting, NEWCO, or a Patriot Services Corporation, was discussed as the place to aggregate these funds and manage them in the future. D-13 H. Schematic Designs Mr. Calhoun introduced Ms. Cathy Wolfe, Director of Campus Planning, who presented an overview of both the Science & Tech II addition and Housing VIII-A. Science & Tech II: Ms. Wolfe discussed plans for the Science & Tech II addition: Location in the center of campus. The addition will be a connection to both S&T I and II with the hopes of creating a community of science on campus which does not really exist today. S&T II was recently vacated with the completion of the new engineering building where the College of Information Technology and Engineering resides, and is now being used for swing space. 50,000 sq. ft. addition located between the two existing S&T buildings with infrastructure for wet science labs, creating sustainable concepts in the building that can showcase Mason's commitment to sustainability and the climate action plan. Creating an outdoor educational venue Building will have bio, chemistry, and environmental science labs; Collaborative learning-style classrooms – 81 seat classrooms with round tables for group work and learning Housing VIIIA: Ms. Wolfe discussed plans for housing VIIIA, including the infrastructure requirements for the project. Building will be located on the north end of campus on the corner of University Blvd and Route 123. Project is conceived in two phases. Housing VIII was a 1,200 bed project as originally conceived, so this is the first phase of the project with 600 beds and 300 parking spaces. 300 apartment style units - not a type of unit we have on campus currently. These have an expanded living area, a kitchen, and two single bedroom units in each of the units. The second building will have suite style units which are similar to the recently completed units in Housing VIIA, B, C. This brings total beds on campus to 6,200. Parking will be in the new Rappahannock Deck. Mr. Houck asked how the students living in this building will cross the busy roads. Ms. Wolfe pointed out intersections and a walking path as well as raised intersections on Patriot Circle. A Parking & Transportation Management Plan is being written, and will also address this issue. IV. Adjournment Visitor Singleton made a MOTION to adjourn. Visitor Soza SECONDED the motion. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Janice Gouch Secretary pro tem D-14 ITEM NUMBER: II.B. Room and Board Rates, FY 2011 (ACTION) PURPOSE OF ITEM: To review and approve the proposed academic year 2010-2011 room and board rates and the proposed Student Housing plan. APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE: FINANCE AND LAND USE COMMITTEE BRIEF NARRATIVE: The University Administration will be recommending a final student housing budget as part of the University Administration budget submission at the May, 2010 Board of Visitors meeting (a preliminary plan is presented here). Approval of rates for FY 2010-11 is requested to update marketing materials for distribution to new and returning students. The double room rate increases by $220 per year, or 4.9% (students will also continue to be charged the $50 facility fee that was implemented in FY10). The board rate proposed for a 15-meal plan (with 100 food bonus points) increases by $90 per year or 2.22%. The expected increase for most incoming first- year students living on campus will be $290, or 3.82%, compared to the prior year. These proposed rates are necessary to cover the increased costs of staffing, utilities, and rising construction costs. The proposed rates will also generate the revenue necessary to make a contribution to the E&G program and the institutional enhancement fund. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Board of Visitor approval of rates and preliminary budget as presented. It should be noted that the revenue from the new rate increases for room & board will also assist the University in making an Auxiliary Enterprise contribution to E&G to help absorb the increasing level of General Fund budget reductions. D-15 PROPOSED ACADEMIC YEAR ROOM AND BOARD RATES 2010-2011 PROPOSED ROOM RATES $ % (Do not include $50 Facility Fee Per Bed) 2009-10 2010-11 CHANGE CHANGE Traditional Halls Double $4,450 4,670 $220 4.94% Singles 6,000 6,300 300 5.00% Triple 3,600 3,780 180 5.00% Quad 3,850 4,050 200 5.19% Suites Single 6,100 6,710 610 10.00% Double 5,900 6,170 270 4.58% Triple 5,000 5,250 250 5.00% Triple w/Kitchen 6,200 6,510 310 5.00% Apartments Super Single 8,200 8,610 410 5.00% East Single 7,800 8,190 390 5.00% West Single 6,100 6,410 310 5.08% East Double 7,050 7,400 350 4.96% West Double 5,650 5,930 280 4.96% $ % PROPOSED BOARD RATES 2009-10 2010-11 CHANGE CHANGE Declining Balance Plans Cost Freedom Rings 3,200 3,300 100 3.13% Freedom Rings II --- 4,000 --- --- Traditional Plans 10 Meals w/ No Points $2,550 $2,650 100 3.92% 10 Meals w/ 100 Points 2,750 2,850 100 3.64% 15 Meals w/ 100 Points 3,150 3,220 70 2.22% 19 Meals w/ 100 Points --- 3,500 --- --- Ultimate w/ 100 Points 3,520 3,600 80 2.27% Flex Plans Flex 100 w/ 400 Points --- 3,200 --- --- Flex 130 w/ 100 Points 2,600 2,700 100 3.85% Flex 150 w/ 100 Points 2,700 2,800 100 3.70% Flex 175 w/ 100 Points 2,850 2,920 70 2.46% Flex 200 w/ 100 Points 2,970 3,040 70 2.36% Flex 230 w/ 100 Points --- 3,200 --- --- D-16 RATE ASSUMPTIONS 1. The completion of Hampton Roads (402 beds available for fall '10) and Eastern Shore (192 beds made available during late fall '09) represents the end of the second phase of the NE sector campus housing project. Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads are suite style facilities developed with a mix of double occupancy and private room options. Building amenities include community lounges, study spaces and laundry facilities. Hampton Roads includes and adjacent dining facility that will help serve the needs of this area of campus. 2. In 2009 the University determined that it was strategically appropriate to convert to self- operated management of Housing and Residential Life in order to most effectively manage current and future student and institutional needs. The University ended its contract with Campus Living Villages in January of 2010. Extensive effort has been made to anticipate all benefits and costs related to this conversion, however, as the new management process evolves it is possible that there will be unanticipated challenges and opportunities that will emerge that may warrant the need for flexibility in the FY11 budget. 3. The development of optimal room pricing continues to be an area of focus for Housing and Residential Life. As residential student demographics shift and the complexity of the available housing stock increases, it will continue to be important to make strategic adjustments that reflect responsiveness to the institutional and economic context. While increases are necessary to cover debt serve related to new construction and renovation and increased operating expenses (utilities, contracts, etc.) the University maintains an effort to develop housing pricing approaches that are sensitive to access and affordability considerations. 4. Since Southside Dining opened there has been a shift in what students are looking for in their meal plans. Mason Dining continues to work with the Food Committee and Student Government to adapt and develop new meal plan options. Changes are intended to provide variety and flexibility for the students and allow for economical choices. 5. In both Housing and Dining, new construction and renovations are planned throughout the next two biennia to accommodate the demand for on-campus housing and dining, and improve the quality of student life on campus. In Housing, these plans encompass upgrading existing buildings to meet current demands for power; mechanical systems; life safety upgrades; finishes such as carpet, paint, and furniture; as well as construction of new facilities to accommodate underserved populations. 6. Proposed rates for on-campus housing and meal plans (board rates) are advanced to increase the financial profitability of the enterprises as well as make a financial contribution to both E&G and the institutional enhancement fund. D-17 HOUSING PROJECTION FY 2010 Facility Reserve Balance at 6/30/09 $3,993,875 Revenue Rental Fees Summer $ 460,000 Rental Fees Fall 11,739,900 Rental Fees Spring 11,711,220 Rental Fees Prior Year 99,700 Conferences 485,000 Other Revenue 895,650 Total Revenue $25,391,470 Expense Housing Management Expenses $7,844,500 Contracts Security, Mail, Laundry 1,150,000 Total Operating Expense $ 8,994,500 Student Telecommunications $ 1,400,000 Utilities 2,750,000 Lease Property 310,000 Debt Service 10,883,180(1) Total Non-Operating Expense $ 15,343,180 Expenses Before Capital Improvements $24,337,680 Net Available for Capital Improvements $1,053,790 Capital Expenses $ 450,000(2) Facility Reserve Contribution/(Draw) $ 603,790 Projected Facility Reserve Balance Projected at 6/30/10 $ 4,597,665 Actual Occupancy – Fall 5,104 (100.9% of Capacity) Projected Occupancy – Spring 4,956 (98.0% of Capacity) (3) 1. Due to state-initiated debt refinancing a one-time savings of approximately $522,000 will be realized in FY10 2. Represents non-recurring costs related to furniture replacement and renovations 3. Based on budget D-18 PROPOSED HOUSING PLAN FY 2011 Projected Facility Reserve Balance at 6/30/10 $4,597,665 Revenue Rental Fees Summer $ 500,000 Rental Fees Fall 13,728,330 Rental Fees Spring 13,728,330 Rental Fees Prior Year 75,000 Conferences 400,000 Other Revenue 550,000 Total Revenue $28,981,660 Expense Housing Management Expenses $8,705,730 Contracts Security, Mail, Laundry 1,190,000 Total Operating Expense $ 9,895,730 Student Telecommunications $ 1,650,000 Utilities 3,160,000 Lease Property 310,000 Debt Service 13,300,930 Total Non-Operating Expense $ 18,420,930 Expenses Before Capital Improvements $28,316,660 Net Available for Capital Improvements $665,000 Capital Expenses $ 665,000(1) Facility Reserve Contribution/(Draw) $ 0 Projected Facility Reserve Balance at 6/30/11 $4,597,665 Projected Occupancy – Fall 5,289 (98.0% of Capacity)(2) Projected Occupancy – Spring 5,289 (98.0% of Capacity)(2) 1. An increase/decrease in revenues will increase/decrease the amount available for capital expenses or result in the use of reserve funds. 2. Early occupancy/revenue projection. D-19 DETAIL OF CHANGES -- PROJECTED FY10 TO PROPOSED FY11 Revenue Changes [$3.590M]: Increased Revenue related to addition of new beds (Hampton Roads) [$2.490M] Increased Revenue related to Rate Increases/Occupancy Changes [$1.515M] Increased Revenue related to estimates in summer rentals [$0.040M] Decreased Revenue related to one-time conferences [$0.085M] Decreased Revenue related to estimates in miscellaneous revenue sources (due to one-time changes in FY10) [$0.370M] Expense Changes (Before Capital Improvements) [$3.979M]: Increased Expenses related to Housing VIIC Debt [$2.369M] Increased Expenses related to President's Park Renovation Debt [$0.515M] Increased Expenses related to Housing Reorganization – Fringe [$0.440M] Increased Expenses related to Utilities – New Beds/Inflation [$0.410M] Increased Expenses related to Housing VII Debt [$0.289M] Increased Personnel related to New Housing [$0.253M] Increased Expenses related to Telecommunications – New Beds/Rate Changes [$0.250M] Increased Expenses related to Housing Reorganization – Pay band Issues [$0.200M] Increased Expenses related to Operating Costs – New Beds/Inflation [$0.198M] Increased Expenses related to Liberty Square Debt (due to refinancing) [$0.157M] Increased Expenses related to Living Learning Communities [$0.100M] Increased Expenses related to Housing Reorganization – FTE Driven Insurance [$0.040M] Increased Expenses related to Contracts (Security, Mail, etc.) – New Beds/Inflation [$0.040M] Increased Expenses related to Changes in Existing Debt [$0.004M] Decreased Expenses related to reduced contractor management fees [$0.370M] Decreased Expenses related to end of original President's Park Debt [$0.916M] PROJECTED RATE INCREASE AND RESERVE BALANCE INFORMATION FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 Rate Increases (1) 5% 5% 5% 5% (1) Projected; may change based on actual occupancy, environment, comparative rate analysis, etc. D-20 A. Room Rate Benchmarking I. Absolute Dollar Comparison - Virginia Schools (Sorted by FY10 Traditional Double Rate) Traditional Lowest Rate Double Rate Highest Rate Comparison Institution FY10 FY11 FY10 FY11 FY10 FY11 Christopher Newport Univ. (CNU) $5,920 $ -- $5,920 $ -- $8,220 $ -- Longwood University (LU) 4,910 -- 4,910 -- 6,956 -- University of Virginia (UVa) 4,119 -- 4,860 -- 5,440 -- Norfolk State University (NSU) 4,720 -- 4,720 -- 6,840 -- Virginia State University (VSU) 4,640 -- 4,640 -- 6,580 -- Old Dominion University (ODU) 3,096 -- 4,552 -- 9,200 -- Virginia Commonwealth Univ. (VCU) 4,136 -- 4,514 -- 8,712 -- GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY 3,600 3,780 4,450 4,675 8,200 8,610 Univ. of Mary Washington (UMW) 3,990 -- 4,418 -- 5,422 -- Radford University (RU) 4,000 -- 4,000 -- 5,700 -- Univ. of Virginia – Wise (UVa-W) 3,994 -- 3,994 -- 4,604 -- James Madison University (JMU) 3,998 -- 3,988 -- 3,988 -- Virginia Tech (VT) 3,636 -- 3,636 -- 6,058 -- SAMPLE AVERAGE 4,211 -- 4,508 -- 6,609 -- II. Absolute Dollar Comparison - Regional Schools (Sorted by FY10 Traditional Double Rate) Traditional Lowest Rate Double Rate Highest Rate Comparison Institution FY10 FY11 FY10 FY11 FY10 FY11 American University (AU) $8,630 $ -- $8,630 $ -- $10,824 $ -- Georgetown University (GU) 7,858 -- 8,598 -- 9,364 -- George Washington University (GWU) 6,720 -- 8,050 -- 14,935 -- University of Maryland (UMD) 5,549 -- 5,549 -- 5,783 -- GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY 3,600 3,780 4,450 4,675 8,200 8,610 SAMPLE AVERAGE 6,471 -- 7,055 -- 9,821 -- D-21 B. Board Rate Benchmarking I. Absolute Dollar Comparison - Virginia Schools (Sorted by FY10 Traditional 15 Meal Plan [or comparable] Rate) Traditional 15 Lowest Rate (or Comparable) (Non-Commuter) Rate Highest Rate Comparison Institution FY10 FY11 FY10 FY11 FY10 FY11 University of Virginia (UVa) $1,420 $ -- $3,780 $ -- $3,890 $ -- James Madison University (JMU) 1,286 -- 3,498 -- 3,802 -- Virginia State University (VSU) 3,410 -- 3,410 -- 3,410 -- Old Dominion University (ODU) 600 -- 3,316 -- 3,316 -- Virginia Commonwealth Univ. (VCU) 2,976 -- 3,300 -- 3,542 -- Radford University (RU) 3,186 -- 3,186 -- 3,272 -- GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY 2,550 2,630 3,150 3,210 3,520 4,000 Christopher Newport Univ. (CNU) 1,560 -- 3,120 -- 3,120 -- Univ. of Mary Washington (UMW) 1,108 -- 3,044 -- 4,358 -- Univ. of Virginia – Wise (UVa-W) 2,993 -- 2,993 -- 3,329 -- Longwood University (LU) 1,264 -- 2,686 -- 3,306 -- Norfolk State University (NSU) 2,252 -- 2,659 -- 2,659 -- Virginia Tech (VT) 2,524 -- 2,524 -- 2,724 -- SAMPLE AVERAGE 2,087 -- 3,128 -- 3,404 -- II. Absolute Dollar Comparison - Regional Schools (Sorted by FY10 Traditional 15 Meal Plan [or comparable] Rate) Traditional 15 Lowest Rate (or Comparable) (Non-Commuter) Rate Highest Rate Comparison Institution FY10 FY11 FY10 FY11 FY10 FY11 American University (AU) $2,700 $ -- $4,700 $ -- $4,760 $ -- Georgetown University (GU) 1,202 -- 3,890 -- 4,380 -- University of Maryland (UMD) 3,426 -- 3,626 -- 4,226 -- George Washington Univ (GWU) 3,400 -- 3,400 -- 3,400 -- GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY 2,550 3,780 3,150 3,210 3,520 4,000 SAMPLE AVERAGE 2,656 -- 3,753 -- 4,057 -- D-22 ITEM NUMBER: II.C. Budget Update PURPOSE OF ITEM: To summarize for the Board of Visitors the Governor's Budget Bill, Legislative Amendments submitted to the state for George Mason University, and the current budget model. APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE: FINANCE AND LAND USE COMMITTEE BRIEF NARRATIVE: The following documents summarize the Governor's Budget Bill for FY 2010 – 2012 Biennium, which was made available on December 18, 2009, as well as the Legislative Amendments submitted by George Mason University. Adjustments are identified within the Governor's Budget for specific items for George Mason University for both the Operating and Capital Budgets. It should be noted that the Governor-elect will submit amendments to the Governor's Budget and that updated information should be available at the Board of Visitors meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: For Board information only. D-23 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY AMENDMENTS FY 2010 SESSION OPERATING AMENDMENTS E&G Interest Auxiliary Enterprises Interest and Cash Balance Equipment Trust Fund Maintenance Reserve CAPITAL AMENDMENTS General Fund Support $3.2M Planning; - Health and Human Services Building, Fairfax Campus $3.2M Planning - Life Sciences Building, Prince William Campus $1.1M Planning - Campus Planning; Loudoun Campus $1.5M Fenwick Library – Continue design through Working Drawings $0.78M Fine Arts – Continue design through Working Drawings $0.50M Thompson Hall Renovation – FF&E $5.0M Potomac Science Center Transfer GOB authority from Science Museum to George Mason University NGF Authority/Language Aquatic Center – Inclusion of $2.5M authority in Caboose Bill Founders Hall - Conversion of NGF authority to NGF Revenue Bond authority Prince William Labs Renovation – Authority if NIH grant Recovery Act funding is approved PPEA Language Satellite Heating and Cooling Plant - Amendment to request PPEA authority to construct plant Immunology PPEA language - Language for public private partnership that may result in construction of pilot manufacturing plant Potomac Science Center - Language to allow innovative financing for 50,000 SF facility at Belmont Bay D-24 ITEM NUMBER: II.D. Financial Snapshot, 12/31/09 (Information) PURPOSE OF ITEM: To provide the Board of Visitors with a financial update for the fiscal year 2009-10. APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE: FINANCE AND LAND USE COMMITTEE BRIEF NARRATIVE: During September, 2009 the University was notified of an additional general fund budget reduction for the FY 2009 - 2010 fiscal year. The general fund reduction of approximately $17.6M (15%) is being offset during FY 2010 by additional General Fund and ARRA support, with a net general fund reduction of $9.0M, or approximately 8%. The following pages provide highlights for how the budget reduction will be covered within Educational & General operations, as well as a financial snapshot through 12/31/09. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: For Board information only. D-25 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT, FY 2010 In early September 2009, George Mason University was notified that the University's general fund budget for FY 10 would be permanently reduced by 15%. To partially cover this reduction in FY 2010, the governor has provided additional general fund and ARRA support to offset a portion of this reduction in FY 2010. With the one-time offset, the net additional reduction for FY 2010 will be approximately $9.0M, or approximately 8%. The university has determined that the budget reduction will covered as follows: FY 10 AMOUNT APPROPRIATION OF AMOUNT REDUCTION 15% of E&G GF $118,213,867 $17,732,080 One-time Additional GF & ARRA Support 8,900,000 15% of Research GF $956,250 $143,438 TOTAL $119,170,117 $8,975,518 In order to cover this reduction the following actions were implemented immediately: Additional Tuition Revenue from Increased Enrollment $ 2,535,000 Additional Revenue from Other Sources 500,000 Reduce All Units E&G (1.0 – 2.0%) 5,500,000 Reduce Research Funds 143,438 Utilities Reduction/Savings 700,000 For the FY 2010 fiscal year, with a budget lower than was originally allocated, units are operating with less resources than originally allocated to support their activities. Each unit has determined the most appropriate actions to take to stay within the lower budget. During FY 2010 units are covering budget reductions through salary savings on vacant positions with the delay of hiring, or abolishment of positions; allocating less funds for professional development and training; deferring equipment purchases; reducing library acquisitions; delaying facility upgrades; reducing levels of housekeeping and grounds maintenance. While all units within the Educational & General operations were given a budget reduction, only a few units with Auxiliary Enterprises were impacted by budget reductions. The following table highlights the general fund budget reductions imposed by the state from FY 2008 through FY 2010 thus far. D-26 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY GENERAL FUND BUDGET REDUCTION HISTORY DATE GF REDUCTION PERCENT FY08 $6.8M 5% FY09 9.7M 7% FY10 11.2M 8% FY10 September 2009 17.6M 15% Total 45.3M 35% During the Board of Visitors Planning Retreat in August, 2009 the University's budget model was shared. With the latest general fund reduction the projected general fund support in FY 2014 is decreased by approximately $7.2M, with offsets from other revenues and reductions in expense budgets. The University administration is currently reviewing additional strategies and developing alternative scenarios within the 2014 Model. For FY 10 enrollment is projected to be 24,480 ftes, approximately 1,000 ftes greater than the original target. This level compares to the FY 09 actual enrollment of 23,454, and the actual FY 08 enrollment level of 22,985 ftes. Through December 2009, units appear to be working within the budgeted funds as revised. D-27 (See Page D-28 E&G Snapshot Of The Budget December 31, 2009) D-28 ITEM NUMBER: II.E. Capital Projects Review PURPOSE OF ITEM: This item provides update on ongoing capital projects. APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE: FINANCE AND LAND USE COMMITTEE BRIEF NARRATIVE: This section provides the regular report on the status of capital construction projects on all three university campuses. The project "stop light" chart provides a summary review. More complete information follows. Staff will present the chart in the meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: None. Provided for information only. D-29 D-30 D-31 D-32 D-33 D-34 ITEM NUMBER: III.A. Financial Aid Update (Visitor Soza) PURPOSE OF ITEM: To provide an update to the BOV on financial aid – current situation, predictions for future, strategies to meet needs of students and alternative solutions. APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE: FINANCE AND LAND USE COMMITTEE BRIEF NARRATIVE: Visitor Soza has been working with university staff to investigate increasing the student financial aid, maximizing the use of available student financial aid, and advancing strategies to improve the institution's capacity to meet a greater percentage of student unmet need. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: For Board information only. D-35 (This page left intentionally blank) D-36 ITEM NUMBER: III.B. Strategic Discussion: Update on Masonvale PURPOSE OF ITEM: Status update on construction, leasing and financing of Masonvale, George Mason University faculty and staff housing project. APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE: LAND USE AND PHYSICAL FACILITIES BRIEF NARRATIVE: Construction: Construction is complete on the west side of the project. Eighty-two units are complete and have Certificates of Occupancy from BCOM. Construction on the east side is progressing well ahead of schedule. Exhibit 1 (attached) provides the current timeframes for delivery of the remaining seventy-five units. Road improvements continue on Roberts Road. Unanticipated delays resulting from weather and utility relocations have pushed the final completion for this work back until February 2010. Remaining work includes final utility relocations, completion of the trail and final road paving. The new entrance will be opened at the completion of the job. Final project completion is scheduled for March 2010. Leasing: Twenty-eight of the completed and accepted units (82 units) are occupied or reserved for future occupancy (i.e., a lease has already been signed). An additional two applicants have yet to select their unit or their move-in date. Aggressive marketing efforts continue to attract the primary (faculty and staff) market for this housing. Our residents to date include seven faculty members and twenty staff. Exhibit 2 provides a summary of all marketing efforts. Marketing efforts oriented to the secondary market (full-time graduate students) began in late-fall 2009. This effort is being intensified in cooperation with the university staff. D-37 Anticipated leasing to the primary market is expected to increase this spring resulting from new hiring activity and typical "spring market" influences. A summary of the anticipated lease-up is provided as Exhibit 3. Financing: The project continues to track under-budget with ample project and owner reserves to cover any unanticipated changes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: No action required. D-38 D-39 EXHIBIT 2 MASONVALE PRIMARY MARKET LEASING ACTIVITY Progress with the Implementation of Lincoln's Marketing Plan (highlights below) Faculty & Staff Open House (66 Attendees, 1 new application, 11 interested in future dates, 54 were "just curious") The Open House has been the most effective marketing event to date. Lincoln to schedule second Open House in February (In addition to the standard outreach for the Open House, Lincoln will personally invite the 11 interested attendees). Patriot Center advertisement - courtside banner, prominent program ad, logo in jacket of season tickets, and public address advertisements Although basketball season only started in mid-November, this package including on- site signage, printed marketing and in-game promotions has already proven to be very effective as it has already generated traffic to Masonvale. Lincoln expects a continued increase of awareness through Masonvale's visibility at the Patriot Center over the next three months. Advertisements at 6 bus stops and 2 parking garages Large posters advertising Masonvale are displayed in six of the bus stops on campus. Large banners were hung in the Sandy Creek and Mason Pond garages on December 4, 2009. These posters and banners are targeting the commuters and Lincoln expects the parking garage banners to be very effective as Lincoln has already received inquiries from the bus stop advertisements. Kiosks information dissemination at Patriot Center, Faculty/Staff Enrichment Day and Johnson Center Informational kiosks set-up and staffed with Lincoln's leasing team has proven to be one of the most effective methods of marketing. By making the leasing staff available at events, Lincoln is able to quickly introduce the faculty/staff to the Masonvale and answer any questions. These interactions have led to over 15 tours at the property. Johnson center advertisements on ticker, community board (flyers) and LCD screen Lincoln has not had a large response from these marketing efforts, however Lincoln has received a few inquiries by phone and email citing these sources. While the marketing in the Johnson Center has been one of the less effective marketing items, Lincoln will continue to advertise in the high-traffic areas and will keep monitoring its effectiveness (inexpensive). Updated Masonvale.com with photos (interior and exterior) Updated photos of the interiors and exteriors of the homes and of the property are on Masonvale.com. A tab marked "photo gallery" was added to the first page of the site so that perspective residents can easily view these photos. Lincoln has received many positive comments from clients about the updated photos. Lincoln will continue to update the photo gallery. D-40 Two model units are set up as of October 14, 2009 Being able to view a furnished home has helped to increase return tours and leases. Lincoln will continue to have the two model homes set up. Deans and Directors toured October 15th The tour was a great opportunity for the Deans and Directors to view the floor plans, ask any questions about Masonvale, and to take collateral material. While this was not very effective in bringing in additional traffic, Lincoln is hoping that they will now be able to convey what Masonvale has to offer and refer future potential residents after seeing the actual product. Collateral material complete and delivered to HR Collateral material has been submitted to HR for relocation packets and for the NEW center. With many clients citing the Human Resources team as their marketing source, Lincoln will continue to replenish these materials as needed as this has been a very effective method of marketing for the property. Concessions & Incentives (advertised on George's List, flyers, efiles, & responses to email leads) Two & three bedroom homes - Lease by 12/15/09 and occupy by 1/31/10 to receive a free half month's rent off your first full month of rent One bedroom apartments - Lease by 12/15/09 and occupy by 1/15/10 to receive a Dell mini notebook upon move-in (possibly being extended to 1/31/10 move-ins) Quick lease incentive - Lease w/in 48hrs of first tour and $150 move-in fee is waived Resident referral program - residents receive $250 per referral. Prospects must specify their marketing source by name at the time of first contact Highlights from Marketing Plan Going Forward Capture the Market video on Masonvale.com (currently in production) Video will include footage and photos of the interiors/exteriors of the homes and the property. Amenities, property information and contact information will also be featured in the video. Community Sherpa Blog – December 15th Social media networking through a community blog, Facebook, and Twitter will be set up by Community Sherpa. This service will aid in the retention of Masonvale's current and future residents, and will also help increase traffic. Roberts Road Banner (December 2009) A banner displaying "Now Leasing 703-865-4870" will be hung on the side of an unoccupied garage facing Roberts Road. This will target Faculty/Staff who access the property through Shenandoah River Lane via Roberts Road. Kiosk Table at Patriot Center – January 9th, January 30th , February 20th We will have a table set up on the concourse for three home games in January and February. Dates chosen were based on expected attendance at the games. D-41 D-42 ITEM NUMBER: III.C. Update on New Net Income Opportunities (Strategic Committee C) PURPOSE OF ITEM: To keep the Finance & Land Use Committee abreast of the activities of the Strategic Committee C. APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE: FINANCE AND LAND USE COMMITTEE BRIEF NARRATIVE: Strategic Committee C has met on several occasions. The purpose of the group is to facilitate the generation of additional net income for the University through the leveraging of real estate opportunities and other business opportunities. Since the work of this committee is divided along the lines of facilities/real estate and auxiliary enterprises/business opportunities, both the VP Facilities and the Senior VP will brief the Finance and Land Use Committee. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: For Board information only. D-43


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Multiple news organizations on Tuesday moved to keep jury selection in the Aurora movie theater shooting trial open to the public, as the judge in the case ruled that prospective jurors can be questioned individually about their views on mental health and the insanity defense.
Both prosecutors and defense attorneys have said members of the public, survivors of the attack and members of the media should not be able to watch jury selection. They say the attention could cause potential jurors to hide their views or change their answers during a process that is crucial in picking an unbiased jury.
On Tuesday, 19 news organizations, including The Denver Post, filed a joint motion to keep jury selection open. The organizations argue that the public has a First Amendment right to view the proceedings.
Meanwhile Tuesday, Arapahoe County District Court Judge Carlos Samour, who is overseeing the case, granted a defense request to question prospective jurors about their views on the insanity defense individually — and not in front of other juror candidates. Because James Holmes has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to charges he murdered 12 people and tried to kill many more, Samour wrote that questions about insanity must be given priority when questioning potential jurors.
Samour is expected to summon 6,000 prospective jurors in the case — the largest jury call in Colorado history. Many will be dismissed after filling out a questionnaire, and, for those called back, attorneys will have 20 minutes for individual questioning.
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Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Tarragon Cream Sauce
Simple sautés such as this are perfect for quick meals. The sauce has a delicate tarragon flavor; thyme would also be a good herb to try here.
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/3 pounds in all)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, or 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- In a medium frying pan, heat the butter over moderate heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper and add it to the pan. Cook the chicken until brown, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook until just done, 4 to 5 minutes longer. Remove the chicken from the pan and put it in a warm spot.
- Reduce the heat to moderately low. Stir in the onion and cook until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and stir to combine. Increase the heat to moderate; whisk in the wine and the tarragon, and cook until the sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cream, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and any accumulated chicken juices. Serve the sauce over the chicken.
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The richness of the cream sauce will contrast well with a fresh white wine from the north of Italy. Try a Tocai Friulano, Pinot Grigio, or Pinot Bianco from an area such as Collio or the Alto Adige.
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S2 wasnt stupid, there's a reason they made the tier system. :rolleyes:
A tactic of stat whores is to put "noob friendly" or something in the name and make it -em. That's why you have PSR so you can see if they're lying. I also hate when they team stack by locking all their high-psr friends together to pub stomp.
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Built for high-volume applications and harsh environments, Zebra's Xi Series label printers deliver superior print quality and reliability. Boost productivity with faster print and connection speeds, and reduce downtime with early warning.
For ticketing, tracking, and labeling, you'll appreciate the functionality of this Zebra Xi Series high-performance monochrome printer. This printer prints up to 203 mm per second, so you can speed through printing tasks and make the most use of your time. This unit is ideal for compliance labeling and order fulfillment, among other applications.
Type Details | Series 170XI4, High Performance |
Size Details | 15 1/2"(H) x 13.3"(W) x 20.4"(D) |
Character Set | International |
Interface Details | Serial (RS-232), Bi-directional Parallel, USB 2.0 |
Print Speed | 5+ lines per sec. |
Print Speed Details | 14 ips |
Power | 90 - 264 VAC, 48 - 62 Hz |
Memory | 8 MB Flash, 16 MB RAM |
Print Color | Monochrome |
Maximum Print Resolution | 300 dpi |
Maximum Print Width | 4" |
Media Type | Black Mark, Continuous Form, Roll Fed, Die-Cut Label, Fanfold |
POS Printers Print Method | Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal |
POS Print Method | Direct Thermal/Thermal Transfer |
POS Printer & Accessory Type | Printers |
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