Budgeting in Higher Education - A Mixed Model Approach.

Many higher education institutions have utilized one or two budgeting models for years. This may have worked for these institutions in the past, but in today's higher education roller coaster, more colleges and universities are switching to a mixed-models approach. This approach offers more benefits for many institutions. This move to a mixed-methods approach is critical for a multitude of institutions as they face the challenges of today's world. Many colleges and universities are now seeing enrollment declines and an increase in inflation. Without a new model, many schools are expected to close due to financial issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]