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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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Course Charge Increase, Institute of Aviation, Urbana

(20) The unique instructional requirements in the Institute of Aviation are addressed by specific charges for each aviation course. Charges differ on the basis of the type of equipment required, the frequency with which it is used and so forth. A review of operations and maintenance costs for aircraft and training equipment has been completed, and corresponding adjustments in aviation courses taught by the Institute have been developed. Fee increases are based upon a projected increase of 3 percent in the cost of materials, parts, and labor; no increase in the cost of fuel or replacement; and a $1 increase in hourly insurance charges. The aviation course charges proposed for Fiscal Year 1993 are as follows:

Institute Of Aviation Proposed Course Charges FY 1993

Proposed, Percent Course FY 1992 FY 1993 Increase Aviation 101 $1 820 $1 876 3.1 Aviation 102 960 990 3.1 Aviation 120 2 332 2 404 3.1 Aviation 121 1 248 1 285 3.0 Aviation 130 2 060 2 125 3.2 Aviation 140 2 115 2 182 3.2 Aviation 200* 1 220 1 258 3.1 Aviation 210 2 324 2 388 2.7 Aviation 211 3 920 4 032 2.9 Aviation 220 1 840 1 891 2.8 Aviation 222 1 091 1118 2.5 Aviation 224 1 020 1 050 2.9 Aviation 280 1 451 1 483 2.2 Aviation 291 1 548 1 596 3.1 Aviation 292 850 868 2.1 Aviation 293 620 650 4.8 * The course charge for Aviation 200 reflects a change in the number of flight hours required. These changes have been reviewed and recommended by the University Planning Council, the chancellor at Urbana, and the vice president for academic affairs. I recommend approval.

On motion of Mr. Downey, these recommendations were approved. Tuition Rate Increases for Fiscal Year 1993, Chicago and Urbana1

(21) In February, March, and April, the Board of Trustees reviewed background information on tuition rates at each campus for FY 1993. Tuition increases have moderated significantly in recent years and tuition has increased only once in the past three years despite substantial budgetary strain on the University.

1 President Ikenberry spoke to the board noting that it was not a happy task to recommend a tuition increase for students but that sustaining the quality of the University necessitated this given the reduction in support of higher education from the State. The president then distributed materials to the board tnat dealt with FY 1993 budget planning issues and tuition charges. (A copy is on file with the secretary of the board.)