Budget Model Allocation

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Background & Context

The 麻豆免费版下载Boulder Budget Model was redesigned through a multi-year, campus-wide process involving faculty, staff, and leadership governance. The redesign established a structured, principles-based approach to allocating resources that:

  • Aligns funding with instructional and institutional activity
  • Improves transparency and responsiveness
  • Balances quantitative drivers with qualitative considerations

The redesigned model was implemented beginning in FY 2022鈥23, with a 鈥渉old harmless鈥 year.听

Model Design Review

Built into 麻豆免费版下载Boulder鈥檚 budget allocation model is a formal review conducted every 3-5 years. This review practice ensures the model works as intended, advancing the alignment of our resources to our mission.

The first Budget Allocation Model Design Review kicked off in September 2025, with the convening of the Strategic Alignment and Design Review committees. Over the 2025-26 academic year, committee members will review specific components of the听campus budget model, analyze impacts for effective alignment to mission, and develop recommendations for improvements.

More Resources

  • Review key budget model resources, such as the executive summary, recommendations, interactive flowchart and more, on the How Our Model Works page.
  • Additional information on the budget model and current fiscal year allocations can be found on the budget model page.听

听听Why this matters: Understanding the budget model at a high level:

  • Builds shared understanding of how resources are allocated
  • Supports informed participation in budget planning conversations
  • Reinforces transparency and trust in institutional financial decisions