HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Reorganization Plan No. 1 of July 26, 2010, known as the Puerto Rico Education Council Reorganization Plan, repealed Law No. 17 of June 16, 1993, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Higher Education Council Law and consolidated the Higher Education Council and the Puerto Rico General Education Council into the Puerto Rico Education Council.


MISSION

To establish public policy regarding the quality of higher education, through strengthening academic programs in institutions. Provide education of the highest quality and excellence that allows for the development of qualified human resources that contribute to Puerto Rico's social, economic and cultural well being as well as increases its international competitiveness.

VISION

Contribute to maintaining higher education of maximum quality and excellence for the benefit of our students and our socioeconomic and cultural system.


CUSTOMERS

Higher education institutions, college and non-college students enrolled in post-secondary institutions, graduates of higher education institutions, higher education researchers, public school teachers who are studying pedagogy and higher education institution graduates with current licenses from the Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Council on Higher Education is comprised of the Secretary of Education, as an ex-officio member, and eight additional members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Puerto Rico Senate. The Council is comprised of the following organizational units:

  • Higher Education Support Programs Administration Division
  • Higher Education Research and Documentation Division
  • Licensing and Accreditation Division
  • Administration and Finances Office
  • Communications Office
  • Human Resources and Labor Relations
  • Office of the Executive Director

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Council on Higher Education is located at Num. 268 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Hato Rey Center Building, Suite 1500, Floor 15 in San Juan.

PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE


POSITIONS FILLED

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012
Sept./08 Sept./09 Sept./10 Feb./11 Proj.

 

Total amount of positions 69 57 32 30 0

The data come from the Agency's Authorized Positions Statistical Reports and certified by it. Starting in Fiscal Year 2011-2012, the position is reflected in the Puerto Rico Council of Education as provided in the July 26, 2010 Reorganization Plan No. 1, known as the Puerto Rico Education Council Reorganization Plan.

PROGRAMS

Financial Aid Programs Administration

Program Description

This program administers state funded financial aid programs for college and non-college post-secondary public and private students. In addition, it administers a federally funded competitive program under the No Child Left Behind Act that grants funds for professional development projects for school teachers and principals.


Statistical Data 2010 2011 2012

 

Active cases at the end of the year 76,947 76,953 0
CESPR - PRIDCO 40 40 0
Graduate supplementary support 4,993 4,993 0
PAEM 5,151 5,151 0
PROGRESAH 84 90 0
Participating institutions 90 90 0
Under-graduate supplementary support 66,589 66,589 0

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget formulation process.

Customers

College, vocational and technical post-secondary students


Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 8 4 2 0
Total, Positions 8 4 2 0

General Management and Administration

Program Description

To provide administrative support to the Council's programmatic divisions. Responsible for human resources; finances and accounting, disbursements, collections, purchasing administration and budget control, documents administration, activities, legal assessment, information systems and messaging.

Customers

Higher education institutions; registered students and college graduates; graduates of institutions and Council employees

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 33 26 17 0
Total, Positions 33 26 17 0

Research, studies and statistical data on higher education

Program Description

To compile and disseminate statistical data on higher education in Puerto Rico and maintain a data base of this information. In addition, conduct research on higher education topics.

Customers

Institutional researchers, government agency officials, administrators, and private and public businesses in general

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 10 7 3 0
Total, Positions 10 7 3 0

Licensing and Certification of Higher Education Institutions

Program Description

Responsible for issuing authorization licenses to operate public and private higher education institutions in Puerto Rico. Grant accreditations to these institutions.

Customers

46 institutions and 106 higher education units that apply for authorization licenses or renewals

Human Resources

Authorized and Proposed Positions 2009 2010 2011 2012

Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff 18 20 10 0
Total, Positions 18 20 10 0


FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET

In Fiscal Year 2011-2012, the Council for Higher Education programs and operations was incorporated into the Puerto Rico Education Council. The human and fiscal resources were transferred to said Council.


SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Economic Assistance Programs Administration 2,818 3,188 2,652 0
General Management and Administration 2,439 2,019 1,570 0
Licensing and Certification of Higher Education Institutions 1,079 960 780 0
Research, studies and statistical data on higher education 714 631 558 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 7,050 6,798 5,560 0
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations
Economic Assistance Programs Administration 25,000 25,000 20,045 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 25,000 25,000 20,045 0
Total, Program 32,050 31,798 25,605 0
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 4,389 1,527 781 0
Federal Grants 2,273 2,808 2,407 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 388 536 400 0
Local Stabilization Fund 0 1,927 1,972 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 7,050 6,798 5,560 0
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 25,000 25,000 20,045 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 25,000 25,000 20,045 0
Total, Funding Sources 32,050 31,798 25,605 0
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 3,478 2,487 2,193 0
Rent and Utilities 89 136 12 0
Purchased Services 572 682 290 0
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 2,273 2,808 2,407 0
Transportation Expenses 30 53 12 0
Professional Services 133 71 159 0
Other Expenses 28 103 52 0
Non Distributed Allocations 347 360 400 0
Equipment Purchases 54 26 5 0
Office Supplies and other Materials 35 40 23 0
Advertising and Media Expenses 11 32 7 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 7,050 6,798 5,560 0
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Incentives and Subsidies for Services to Citizens 25,000 25,000 20,045 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 25,000 25,000 20,045 0
Total, Expense Category 32,050 31,798 25,605 0

SUMMARY OF RESOURCES BY PROGRAM

Economic Assistance Programs Administration

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Federal Grants 2,273 2,808 2,407 0
Joint Resolution - General Fund 444 65 17 0
Local Stabilization Fund 0 235 163 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 101 80 65 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 2,818 3,188 2,652 0
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Special Appropriations - General Fund 25,000 25,000 20,045 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 25,000 25,000 20,045 0
Total, Funding Sources 27,818 28,188 22,697 0
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 440 300 180 0
Purchased Services 13 10 0 0
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 2,273 2,808 2,407 0
Transportation Expenses 10 16 0 0
Professional Services 73 24 65 0
Other Expenses 4 25 0 0
Office Supplies and other Materials 1 0 0 0
Advertising and Media Expenses 4 5 0 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 2,818 3,188 2,652 0
 
Subsidies, Incentives and Donations  
Incentives and Subsidies for Services to Citizens 25,000 25,000 20,045 0
Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations 25,000 25,000 20,045 0
Total, Expense Category 27,818 28,188 22,697 0
 

General Management and Administration

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 2,281 879 294 0
Local Stabilization Fund 0 881 1,086 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 158 259 190 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 2,439 2,019 1,570 0
Total, Funding Sources 2,439 2,019 1,570 0
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 1,672 1,126 1,193 0
Rent and Utilities 89 136 12 0
Purchased Services 541 654 278 0
Transportation Expenses 8 9 0 0
Professional Services 60 8 52 0
Other Expenses 3 32 12 0
Equipment Purchases 42 26 5 0
Office Supplies and other Materials 21 26 16 0
Advertising and Media Expenses 3 2 2 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 2,439 2,019 1,570 0
Total, Expense Category 2,439 2,019 1,570 0
 
Research, studies and statistical data on higher education

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 714 419 415 0
Local Stabilization Fund 0 212 143 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 714 631 558 0
Total, Funding Sources 714 631 558 0
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 364 271 158 0
Purchased Services 2 0 0 0
Other Expenses 1 0 0 0
Non Distributed Allocations 347 360 400 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 714 631 558 0
Total, Expense Category 714 631 558 0
 
Licensing and Certification of Higher Education Institutions

Budget (thousands $) 2009 2010 2011 2012

 

Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 950 164 55 0
Local Stabilization Fund 0 599 580 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 129 197 145 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,079 960 780 0
Total, Funding Sources 1,079 960 780 0
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 1,002 790 662 0
Purchased Services 16 18 12 0
Transportation Expenses 12 28 12 0
Professional Services 0 39 42 0
Other Expenses 20 46 40 0
Equipment Purchases 12 0 0 0
Office Supplies and other Materials 13 14 7 0
Advertising and Media Expenses 4 25 5 0
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 1,079 960 780 0
Total, Expense Category 1,079 960 780 0