Budget Transformation Initiative
Building a Vision-Aligned Budget Framework
Since launching the Next-Gen K-State strategic plan, we have seen tremendous accomplishments, success and growth of university priorities and initiatives. We are providing students with a top-notch academic experience, driving impactful innovative research, and creating a positive impact in Kansas and the world — and we must build a budget model and framework that continues to drive us forward together.
The Budget Transformation Initiative is the practical, behind-the-scenes work that will allow us to expand opportunities for learners, grow research and discovery, deepen engagement across Kansas and pursue operational excellence as One K-State. From a 50,000 foot view, this initiative will produce a framework that leverages several factors to:
- Reward growth and performance in a way that aligns with our strategic plan.
- Invest in people — especially compensation — through a planned, phased approach.
- Modernize systems and infrastructure so we can operate as a Next-Gen university.
- Pursue operational excellence as One K-State.
- Strengthen research competitiveness and stability.
Excerpt from Feb. 2 Letter from President Linton:
What Budget Transformation is (and how it’s organized)
To date, a cross-university leadership team has been guiding this work, co-chaired by Provost and Executive Vice President Jesse Perez Mendez and Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff Marshall Stewart, alongside Vice President for Administration and Finance Ethan Erickson, Vice President for Research Hans Coetzee, all of our academic deans, Athletic Director Gene Taylor and KSU Foundation CEO Greg Willems.
From there, working groups have been addressing major components of our budget, including academics, research, engagement, athletics, the Foundation and operational excellence. More than 38 leaders have contributed input and participated in discussions during the initial development of this initiative. Thank you to these individuals and those who were part of the working groups for helping us get to this point today.
As we move forward, Provost Mendez and Vice President Erickson will be partnering to lead the planning and implementation of our Budget Transformation initiative.
At a high level, the charge has been to develop a comprehensive budget strategy that supports our vision to be a next-generation land grant university by:
- Investing in our people.
- Improving how resources are allocated.
- Increasing efficiency and reducing redundancy.
- Strengthening accountability and impact.
- Accelerating financial sustainability and growth.
Contact us
Have questions about the planning initiative? Email budget@k-state.edu or view our communications page for the latest updates.