Purdue acting president Tim Sands says overall, university officials are pleased with the new performance-based funding formula.
But Sands told members of the State Budget Committee today he would like to see money for research added back into the equation and a different formula for funding the regional campuses.
State senator and Budget Committee member Luke Kenley says Purdue will have to make a strong case for increased state funding.
The university is proposing large increases in several areas, including Agricultural Research and Extension, the Technical Assistance Program, and the Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center.
Purdue’s share of the 2013-2015 budget will be decided during the next session of the General Assembly, which begins January 4th.