Budget Allocation And Recommendation Committee

Purpose #

The Mesa College Budget and Allocation Recommendation Committee (BARC) is a representative committee to be appointed through the shared governance process by its constituent groups. It is designed to engage on focused work in the development of principles, recommendations and priorities for Mesa College's General Fund Unrestricted Budget. Recommendations will be brought directly to President's Cabinet.

Type: Governance

Reports to: President's Cabinet (PCAB), Planning & Institutional Effectiveness (PIE)

Meets: Meetings are scheduled the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in room MC 151 | View Agendas & Minutes

Goals #

(Currently Under Review)

1. To develop a General Fund Unrestricted "operating budget" that carries out the Mission of the College as delineated in the College Master Plan
2. Develop and direct the process for long and short-term strategic planning
3. Review and assess the impact of budget reductions/increases
4. Justify the level of any additional funding in program allocations required to provide an appropriate schedule of classes and level of service
5. Justify the level of any reduction in funding in program allocations
6. Keep represented constituents apprised of the budget development process and solicit input as needed.

Membership #

2025-2026 Membership

Agendas and Minutes #

Additional Information #

• BARC Membership (2025-2026)
• BARC Meeting Schedule (2025-2026)
• BARC FAQs