What is the increase and why do we need it?

We anticipate a change of 3.9% per credit hour in 2020-2021 that will go toward expenses needed to improve HCDE’s newly acquired space and facilities in Sieg Hall, and then a more stabilized increase of approximately 2.5% per year after that to provide a sustainable program and allow for increased financial aid, as described below.

What kinds of things does the increased revenue make possible?

• Financial support to improve access and diversity in the program
• Financial stability for the department as salaries for faculty, part-time lecturers, staff, and TAs are increased to keep up with inflation each year
• Improvements to teaching for courses that require advanced or consumable equipment, such as makerspaces, physical computing, capstone, virtual reality, etc.
• Space and facilities improvements, including expansion of hallway common space to the 3rd floor, additional conference rooms and A/V equipment, increased accessibility to common spaces, etc.
• Increased departmental funding to the GSA to plan student events
• Additional electives that may be offered at smaller class sizes
• Departmental staff to build industry and community relations and engagement with HCDE students for capstone projects, increased presence at career fairs, etc.

Historical Trends 2012-2020