LMC Business Services

Resource Allocation Process (RAP) 

  •  Resource Allocation Process (through the Shared Governance Council)

*Note that the budget request database can be viewed on the business services SharePoint

  • Overview of RAP

    Outlined below are key elements of LMC's Resource Allocation Process:

    • The Budget Request Database (BRD) enables the College to aggregate resource requests, produce ad-hoc management reports regarding our campus-wide budget needs, and receive new/updated requests at any time. The database is available above (ref: Budget Request Database) for members of the College community to review.
    • Funding requests from Program Review are transferred directly into the BRD.
    • The College now has a centralized repository of campus-wide resource requests.
    • The Vice Presidents and Deans will prioritize allocations that address immediate needs in their areas, and a report of these allocations will be provided to SGC each fiscal year.
    • Discretionary budgets have been established under the Vice President of Instruction and Vice President of Student Services.
    • Business Services will develop a set of guidelines related to available resources at the front end of the RAP cycle – setting realistic expectations regarding funding levels.
    • Resource request forms are available online to facilitate the submission process.
    • Review of the BRD by SGC will occur twice a year: once in the Fall semester, and once in the Spring semester.  
  • RAP Request Deadlines & Process Timeline

    Fall -- Requests must be submitted to LMC Business Services by October 9th.

    Spring -- Requests must be submitted to LMC Business Services by February 28th.

    Please find overview - 1 year cycle - of RAP Process Timeline on the Business Services Sharepoint.

  • Steps for Submitting a RAP Request

    To submit a budget request, simply:

    • Complete the Budget Request form.
      • Complete: Section I Requestor Information;  Section II General Information
      • Complete one form for each request, either: Section III Personnel Resource Need; or Section IV Operating Resource Need; or Section V Professional Development Resource Need
        • For IT/Computer/Technology-related items and Facilities and Furniture related requests, please reach review your proposal with the Director of M&O and/or IT Manager prior to completing your Budget Request Form.
    • Route the electronic form for review and electronic signature (remember to allow enough time for signatory review before the deadline):
      • Requestor signature
      • Department Dean/Manager or Program Chair
      • Vice President of your division and/or Department/Program Dean
    • Submit the completed signed request to the LMC Business Services Office for review and entry into the BRD.
    • Once your request has been reviewed and entered into the BRD, you will receive an email confirmation from LMC Business Services (usually within about 10 days).
       

    Below are helpful tips for filling out the Budget Request Form:

  • Additional RAP Information Internal Use Links

    Additional information regarding the RAP process including previous announcements, funding priorities, rating rubrics, and approvals can be found either on our L drive or share-point utilizing the links below. 

    Link Sharepoint of Business Services

 

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