Improving Communications to Strengthen Budget Transparency at South Central College
The Problem
South Central's chief business officer (CBO) recognized a need to strengthen awareness of budgeting policies, practices, and financial factors impacting the institution. The CBO modified and administered the Budget Process Assessment to better understand people's perceptions and avoid operating on assumptions. Assessment responses revealed a need to provide more information about how the college's budget is linked to student success outcomes.
The Results
Results
- The Budget Process Assessment was administered to diverse campus stakeholders. Responses were analyzed to change the institution's communication plan and budget instructions, addressing gaps in understanding.
- After a subsequent budget cycle, the Budget Process Assessment was administered again, allowing South Central's CBO and their team to pinpoint areas where additional content or explanations were needed.
“We plan to continue using the Budget Process Assessment during each budget cycle to gain insight on how the budget process is working, how communication is working and how well we are able to tie the budget to our student success strategic goals.”
Roxy TraxlerFormer Vice President for Administration and Finance
Related Use Cases
Aligning Innovation with Strategic Priorities
Atlantic Cape Community College
Read Case Study
Centering Students, Transforming Practices, and Improving Outcomes
Sam Houston State University
Read Case Study
Assessing Needs, Refining Practices, and Sustaining Improved Ways of Working
Brooklyn College
Read Case Study