CU Trustees approve Budget

Clemson University trustees approved the school’s proposed fiscal year 2013-14 operating budget, which projects an increase in operating resources of approximately 5.5% or $47 million at its quarterly meeting Friday in Charleston. Clemson’s strategic plan continues to be funded through strategic divestments and reallocations, new revenue generation, increased tuition and fee revenues, as well as $7.5 million in increased state appropriations.  New resources will be directed to the four primary focus areas of the university’s 2020 plan: enhancing student quality and performance; providing engagement opportunities for all students; attracting, retaining and rewarding top people; and competitive facilities, infrastructure and technology. Trustee David H. Wilkins of Greenville was re-elected to serve a third two-year term as chairman of the board of trustees. The Clemson alumnus became a successor trustee in 2007. He is a partner with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Greenville.