How We’re Analyzing Impact
To ensure that budget reduction decisions are well-informed and balanced, each budget proposal will be evaluated using the following impact indicators. These indicators help PCC assess the financial, operational, and social effects of each option. The college is committed to making every effort to minimize negative impacts, prioritizing strategies that offer significant cost savings while preserving the well-being of our students, staff, and commitment to racial equity.
Cost Savings Potential
- High: Expected to generate significant savings without affecting core operations.
- Medium: Provides moderate savings; requires careful consideration to prevent disruption.
- Low: Offers minimal savings, very limited benefit to college.
Direct Impact on Students
- High: Likely to affect student access, quality of education, or the overall student experience.
- Medium: May lead to some changes in service delivery or access, with manageable adjustments.
- Low: Minimal impact on students, preserving their educational experience and access.
Impact on Collective Bargaining Agreements
- High: Major effect on agreements, possibly requiring extensive negotiations or adjustments.
- Medium: Moderate effect, with some negotiation required but manageable within limits.
- Low: Minimal impact, recommendation to maintain existing terms and minimizing changes.
Impact on Racial Equity
- High: High risk of inequitable outcomes, particularly for historically underserved groups. Requires careful consideration or adjustments to avoid unintended consequences.
- Medium: Moderate risk, needing adjustments to ensure fair and equitable outcomes.
- Low: Little to no risk of inequitable impact, supporting fair outcomes for all.