RESOLUTION REGARDING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND STUDENT FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007

WHEREAS, the respective Boards of Trustees at state institutions of higher learning are empowered to determine schedules of student fees; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Trustees at Winthrop University have examined the fee structure at Winthrop University; and

WHEREAS, the members the Board of Trustees have examined the projected resources and projected commitments for 2006-2007; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Board recognize their fiduciary responsibility to ensure that the University's budget strikes a balance between actual resources and commitments;

THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the proposed fee schedules for 2006-2007 as attached hereto and incorporated by reference be adopted by the Board of Trustees; and

LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the operating budget as reflected on the attached Allocation Status Report be adopted by the Board of Trustees; and

LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees be authorized to amend the approved fee schedule as necessary after final legislative action is taken; and

LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees be authorized to amend the approved Winthrop University operating budget on behalf of the Board once the General Assembly has passed the Appropriations Act.

June 9, 2006