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Texas Student Media Board of Operating Trustees The University of Texas at Austin
Executive Committee Meeting: 12:30 p.m.
TSM Board Meeting: 1 p.m. CMA, LBJ Room #5.160, 2600 Whitis Ave.
February 3, 2012
Agenda
I. 12:30 p.m., Convene in Open Session for the Texas Student Media Board of Operating Trustees Executive Committee Meeting. A. Monthly TSM Financial Report for November and December, 2011; Lori Hamilton, TSM Business Manager B. Update on the upcoming summer renovation on the 2nd floor of the William Randolph Hearst Building; Frank Serpas, Operations Manager C. Discussion and possible action regarding the preliminary budget estimates for TSM for 2012-2013 II. 1 p.m., Recess and Convene in Open Session for the Texas Student Media Board of Operating Trustees Meeting. A. Approval of the minutes from the November 18, 2011 meeting of the TSM Board of Operating Trustees. III. Discussion and possible action regarding the certification for the TSM Board Positions; College of Communication, Place 2; College of Communication, Place 3; At-Large, Place 4; At-Large, Place 6; and Editor of The Daily Texan newspaper. IV. Recess to Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees. A. Discussion regarding certification of applicants for the four Board positions and the Texan Editor. V. Reconvene in Open Session for action on Executive Session items. VI. Discussion and possible action regarding revisions to the TSM Handbook. VII. Report from the Executive Committee; Liindsey Powers, TSM Board President A. Monthly Financial Report for November and December; Lori Hamilton, TSM Business Manager B. Update on the upcoming summer renovation on the 2nd floor of the William Randolph Hearst Building; Frank Serpas, Operations Manager C. Discussion and possible action regarding the preliminary budget estimates for TSM for 2012-2013 VIII. Monthly reports from the Director, Advisers and Student Managers and Editors regarding the social and promotional activities of the different TSM entities IX. Adjournment
Texas Student Media Board of Operating Trustees Meeting
The University of Texas at Austin
College of Communication (CMA) LBJ Room # 5.160
November 18, 2011
1:00 p.m.
Voting members present: Aleksandra Utterback, Tristan Mace, Julia Newtown, Emily O'Keefe, Lindsey Powers, Mike Mackert (by phone), David Verduzco, Mark Morrison, Amy Villarreal
Voting members absent: Nick Zajicek, Tim Lott
Non-voting members present: Gary Borders, Viviana Aldous, Lena Price, Bianca Krause, Travis Bubenik, Steven Zurita, David McQuary, Ryan Ford, Natalie Butler, Cheryl Pyle
Non-voting members absent:
Professional staff present: Jack Simons, Doug Warren, Dan Knight, Lori Hamilton, Frank Serpas, C.J. Salgado
Guests: Audrey White, Carter Goss, Yajaira Fraga, Tarek Benchovia, Richard Fischer, Gerald Rich, Brittany Reeber, Jennifer Hammat
TSM Board President Lindsey Powers called meeting into order at 1:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes Lindsey Powers made a motion, which was seconded by Board Member Amy Villarreal, and the minutes of October 21, 2011 were approved. Presentation by Richard Fischer Richard Fischer was going to give a quick overview in regard to the Horowitz ad run in The Daily Texan but there were technical difficulties with the projection system, so the matter was pushed back to later in the meeting. Discussion/Action Regarding the TSM Handbook Director Gary Borders reported the board handbook is being updated, and would be presented for approval at the February meeting.
Monthly Financial Report for October: Business Manager Lori Hamilton Lori Hamilton led a discussion about TSM’s financial performance to date and noted future key events. February will include the Housing Fair, which is the largest revenue event of the spring semester. Board member Tristan Mace asked how much of advertising is affected by the success of the football team. It was agreed that the Longhorns’ success plays a definite factor in increasing the budget. Monthly Reports from the Director, Advisers and Student Managers Borders started off by reporting that small first steps were being taken with development efforts, that a “Make a Gift’ Button would soon be added to the websites. TSM plans to work with the Development Office to conduct a direct-mail campaign. Board Member Mark Morrison suggested we should have a TSM reunion to possibly jump-start the process. A market study survey will be conducted in January with 25,000 students, faculty and staff being invited to participate. The research firm predicts about 4,000 out of the 25,000 to respond. 1:20 Richard Fischer’s Presentation was held as the technical issues were resolved. Fischer held a presentation on the behalf of the Palestine Solidarity Committee about the Horowitz Freedom Center advertisement from September 21 that was published in The Daily Texan, which he characterized as anti-Palestinian. Lena Price, Daily Texan Managing Editor, expressed that advertising and editorial faced serious issues when deciding to run the ad. After the Palestine Solidarity Committee made its presentation and discussed their issue with the published advertisement, Doug Warren, Viviana Adous and Natalie Butler all discussed how the advertising policy issue needs to be changed. There are two options: 1) Decisions on publishing an advertisement should either be made by the publisher or 2) the 3rd student should be a non-voting member of TSM’s board. Mark Morrison pointed out his concern about the advertising as Amy Villarreal also commented on possibility of future lawsuits, and suggested that TSM should appoint Gary Borders as main decision maker for publishing of advertisements. Tristan Mace suggested there should be a group of 5 people to make the publishing decision: the editor of The Daily Texan, an advertising representative, Gary Borders, an ex-board member, and the student body president. After further back and forth discussion of the internal process, Gary Borders decided to bring the policy into February’s TSM board meeting to make a final decision to the matter. Everyone agreed there should be no apologies made for the advertisement. In conclusion, Gary Borders will vote after Thanksgiving on the final decision. 2:34 Monthly Board Reports Continued The Daily Texan reported great news of continued improvement on its website and the need for resources for further improvement. Printing costs cut-backs could flow into the website during the summer. However there is a need to look at the numbers more accurately to make that final decision. Lindsey Powers commented that there needs to be a greater transition to the web.
Appointment of Managing Editor for the Daily Texan for the spring semester New managing editor Audrey White was interviewed and she gave her background history and reasons for wanting the position. Board Member David Verduzco moved to waive the course requirement for media law, while Mark Morrison seconded the motion. Thereafter, Amy Villarreal moved to elect Audrey White as the new managing editor of The Daily Texan while Mark Morrison seconded the motion. Adviser Dan Knight Reported that TSTV is doing well and that the student manager is giving a mid-course review by his own staff. KVRX radio staff was productive this month as well. Operations Manager Frank Serpas' Report on the construction explained that the Cactus is now on the 3rd floor and Travesty would soon move into the old Cactus offices. Adviser Jack Simons explained that the Cactus staff has been busy with deadlines. TSTV Student Manager Steven Zurita informed the board of the 1st place live performance drama award. Texas Travesty's David McQuary is focusing on working with advertising to improve sales. Board adjournment was at 3:23 p.m.
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Beginning Balance
September 2011
Ending Balance
November 2011
14-0632-1251 TSM Faculty Staff Directory 5,534.00$ 5,534.00$
30-6267-4593 KVRX Radio Gifts 25,062.11$ 25,162.11$ 30-6267-4551 KVRX Radio Expense - 2.06$
Balance 25,062.11$ 25,160.05$
30-6267-4693 TSM-Var. Donors, Var. Pur. Gifts 15,482.80$ 15,982.80$ 30-6267-4694 TSM-Var. Donors, Var. Pur. Inv Inc 1,098.06 1,098.06 30-6267-4670 TSM-Var. Donors, Var. Pur. Sch/Fellow. (500.00) (500.00) 30-6267-4656 TSM-Var. Donors, Var. Pur. Misc. Other
Balance 16,080.86$ 16,580.86$
30-6267-4793 TSTV Gift Account Income 11,228.89$ 11,228.89$ 30-6267-4751 TSTV Gift Account Expense - -
Balance 11,228.89$ 11,228.89$
29-3290-7099 TSM Operations Reserve (210,076.81)$ (236,059.78)$ 36-7090-6551 TSM Renovation Account 4,920.90$ 2,595.90$ 36-0800-7007 TSM Capital Reserves 723,665.55 723,665.55
Balance 518,509.64$ 490,201.67$
Texas Student Media Accounts(other than operating budget)
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Consolidated Summary
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Nov 10 through Nov 11 = 25% Nov 10 Nov 11
REVENUE
SSBC Allocation 436,438 121,406 109,110 25% 40,469 36,370
Advertising Income 1,422,282 522,710 493,613 35% 160,562 127,275
Other Income 257,450 84,132 81,235 32% 12,594 21,775
Total Revenue 2,116,170 728,248 683,958 32% 213,625 185,420
EXPENSE
Admin & Prof Salaries 260,032 77,845 62,347 24% 30,164 19,589
Classified Personnel Salaries 415,387 135,189 98,373 24% 51,318 30,600
Wages 495,669 188,606 138,104 28% 60,062 44,241
Fringe Benefits 309,655 89,835 71,288 23% 31,217 22,864
Other Expense 700,847 293,076 243,192 35% 52,113 58,052
Student Manager Tuition 42,600 18,900 18,900 44% - -
Travel 9,950 4,407 2,178 22% 630 166
Allocation for Budget Adjustment 6,318 - - 0% - -
Total Expense 2,240,458 807,857 634,382 28% 225,503 175,513
Operating Income (Loss) (124,288) (79,609) 49,575 -40% (11,879) 9,907
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 69,008 13,728 10,641 15% 5,702 4,912
UT Administrative Expense Return 48,000 13,717 10,641 22% 5,702 4,912
VPSA Allocation Transfer 29,958 67,791 29,958 100% - -
NET INCOME (LOSS) (175,253) (147,411) 19,617 -11% (11,879) 9,907
Depreciation Expense net of Capitalized Equipment 15,312 13,119
ADDITION TO (USE OF) OPERATING RESERVES (132,099) 32,737
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Consolidated Income Statement
General Overhead Advertising Daily Texan Cactus Travesty Suppl. Services KVRX TSTV TSM Consolidated
through Nov 11 through Nov 11 through Nov 11 through Nov 11 through Nov 11 through Nov 11 through Nov 11 through Nov 11 through Nov 11
REVENUE
SSBC Allocation - - 70,468 1,808 1,924 - 15,905 19,004 109,110
Advertising Income - - 444,970 - 8,782 13,472 15,433 10,956 493,613
Other Income - - 1,730 51,001 492 100 7,409 20,503 81,235
Total Revenue 0 0 517,168 52,809 11,198 13,572 38,747 50,463 683,958
EXPENSE
Admin & Prof Salaries 28,515 29,082 0 - - - 2,375 2,375 62,347
Classified Personnel Salaries 26,653 32,419 21,711 4,498 - 1,520 4,629 6,943 98,373
Wages - 17,526 92,807 7,970 2,381 949 8,075 8,396 138,104
Fringe Benefits 24,873 22,354 18,185 1,415 14 4,447 - - 71,288
Other Expense 52,246 12,154 164,391 2,155 1,881 277 3,618 6,471 243,192
Student Manager Tuition - - 7,200 3,600 900 - 3,600 3,600 18,900
Travel - - 2,017 - - - - 161 2,178
Allocation for Budget Adjustment - - - - - - - - -
Total Expense 132,287 113,535 306,311 19,637 5,177 7,192 22,297 27,946 634,382
Operating Income (Loss) (132,287) (113,535) 210,857 33,172 6,021 6,380 16,450 22,517 49,575
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 3,007 3,434 3,458 361 48 160 84 89 10,641
UT Administrative Expense Return 3,007 3,434 3,458 361 48 160 84 89 10,641
VPSA Allocation Transfer 29,958 - - - - - - - 29,958
General Overhead Allocation 162,245 - 124,507 11,485 2,403 3,192 9,248 11,410 0
Advertising Allocation - 113,533 102,350 2,024 3,061 3,557 2,541 0
Net Income from Media Units 19,619
NET INCOME (LOSS) 19,619 (2) (16,000) 21,687 1,594 127 3,645 8,566 19,617
Depreciation Expense net of Cap Equipment 13,119 13,119
ADDITION TO (USE OF) OPERATING RESERVES 32,738 32,737
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Texas Student Media
General Overhead
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Nov 10 through Nov 11 = 25% Nov 10 Nov 11
EXPENSE
Admin & Prof Salaries 113,340 31,630 28,515 25% 11,276 9,505
Classified Salaries 106,790 26,828 26,653 25% 10,977 8,885
Wages - 0 0 0% 0 0
Fringe Benefits 94,939 24,674 24,873 26% 8,457 8,302
Other Expense
Bldg. Maint. and Repairs 250 0 0 0% 0 0
Collection Expense 500 0 250 50% 0 0
Computer Suppl/Mtn & Equipment 14,000 13,451 9,145 65% 0 104
Depreciation Expense 63,048 15,312 13,119 21% 4,022 1,987
Gasoline, Vehicle Maint. & Repair 2,000 245 547 27% 114 48
Insurance 15,000 0 0 0% 0 0
ITS Site Management Fee 56,000 53,699 0 0% 0 0
Meeting/Official Occasion Expense 2,000 0 958 48% 276 173
Minor Equipment 500 0 400 80% 0 400
Miscellaneous 1,592 3,466 706 44% 155 (1,269)
Postage 3,500 1,036 906 26% 286 326
Registration, Subscriptions & Dues 5,805 1,994 2,394 41% 377 264
Service Contracts 6,348 2,186 856 13% 529 0
Stationery and Supplies 3,500 773 545 16% 212 270
Telephone-Equipment 3,700 3,696 3,372 91% 324 0
Telephone-Long Distance 75 2 1 1% 1 0
Utilities 59,500 20,583 19,047 32% 13,392 6,296
Total Other Expense 237,318 116,443 52,246 22% 19,688 8,600
Travel 400 0 0 0% 0 0
Allocation for Budget Adjustment 1,416 0 0 0% 0 0
Total Expense 554,203 199,574 132,287 24% 50,397 35,292
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 15,963 2,463 3,007 19% 1,158 1,289
UT Administrative Expense Return 11,103 2,463 3,007 27% 1,158 1,289
TSM Operating Reserves Transfer - 0 0 0% 0 0
VPSA Allocation Transfer 29,958 67,791 29,958 100% 0 0
General Overhead Allocation to Units 589,020 267,365 162,245 28% 50,397 35,292
Net Income (Loss) from Units (175,252) (145,730) 19,619 (11,878) 9,908
NET INCOME (LOSS) (175,252) (145,730) 19,620 (11,877) 9,907
Depreciation Expense net of Capital Equipment 15,312 13,119
ADDITION TO (USE OF) OPERATING RESERVES (130,418) 32,739
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Advertising
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Nov 10 through Nov 11 = 25% Nov 10 Nov 11
EXPENSES
Admin & Prof Salaries 126,852 30,064 29,082 23% 12,628 8,500
Classified Professional Salaries 129,677 45,171 32,419 25% 17,718 10,805
Wages 65,520 31,661 17,526 27% 11,084 5,421
Fringe Benefits 98,847 29,448 22,354 23% 10,423 6,671
Other Expense
Computer Maint. and Supplies 500 0 0 0% 0 0
Credit Card Expense 11,000 2,315 2,289 21% 816 777
Minor Equipment 100 0 252 252% 0 52
Miscellaneous 565 10 355 63% 0 10
Postage 300 0 9 3% 0 9
Promotions/Surveys 8,500 297 251 3% 297 0
Registration, Subsc & Dues 3,000 165 165 5% 32 32
Stationery and Supplies 6,000 842 409 7% 421 409
Telephone--Equipment 8,430 8,433 8,410 100% 0 0
Telephone-Long Distance 100 28 14 14% 7 4
Total Other Expense 38,495 12,090 12,154 32% 1,573 1,293
Travel 1,000 0 0 0% 0 0
Allocation for Budget Adjustment 168 0 0 0% 0 0
Total Expense 460,559 148,435 113,535 25% 53,427 32,690
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 14,611 4,165 3,434 24% 1,921 1,467
UT Administrative Expense Return 10,163 4,165 3,434 34% 1,921 1,467
Advertising Allocation to Units 465,006 148,434 113,533 24% 53,426 32,689
NET INCOME (LOSS) 0 1 2 1 1
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Texas Student MediaThe Daily Texan
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Nov 10 through Nov 11 = 25% Nov 10 Nov 11
REVENUE
Local Display 671,559 241,131 187,591 28% 63,454 50,354
Campus Advertising 115,753 35,355 33,033 29% 9,897 9,080
Total Local Advertising 787,312 276,486 220,624 28% 73,351 59,434
National Display-Reps 174,603 62,515 84,998 49% 13,749 22,478
National Display-Other 194,294 91,769 110,479 57% 37,471 25,928
Total National Advertising 368,897 154,284 195,476 53% 51,220 48,406
Classified-General - 7,310 5,616 0% 1,814 1,422
Classified-Display - 9,995 8,683 0% 2,586 2,706
Total Classified Advertising 30,931 17,305 14,299 46% 4,400 4,127 Web Advertising 78,590 19,920 14,570 19% 6,785 1,970
Bad Debt/Write-offs (3,000) - - 0% - -
Total Advertising 1,262,730 467,995 444,970 35% 135,756 113,938 Subscriptions and Sales 1,800 2,195 1,730 96% 300 155
Student Services Fee 281,873 78,203 70,468 25% 26,068 23,489
Other Sources 300 - - 0% -
Total Revenue 1,546,703 548,393 517,168 33% 162,124 137,582
EXPENSEAdmin & Prof Salaries - 9,741 - 0% 3,773 -
Classified Professional Salaries 108,560 29,772 21,711 20% 10,372 5,047
Wages Circulation/Printing - 7,946 - 0% 2,423 - Advertising Commissions 80,640 31,625 22,210 28% 7,898 4,529 Editorial 207,476 82,583 63,822 31% 27,157 21,381 DT Special Editions 7,000 - 5,280 75% - 1,920 Adv Supplement Special Editions 10,889 - 1,495 14% - 630
Total Wages 306,005 122,154 92,807 30% 37,479 28,460
Fringe Benefits 94,964 26,186 18,185 19% 9,117 5,942
Other Expense
Computer Maint & Supplies 250 - 79 0% - -
Minor Equipment 1,000 - - 0% - - Miscellaneous 1,150 91 161 14% - 11
Service Contracts - - - - - Telephone-Equipment 11,000 10,062 9,785 89% 398 71
Telephone-Long Distance 300 77 34 11% 34 17 Editorial Expense
Camera Repair 4,000 812 117 3% 116 117 Features 3,000 920 432 14% 289 (200) Meeting Expense 2,500 1,298 859 34% - 158 Parking 1,494 - - 0% - - Photo Supplies 4,200 584 - 0% - - Registration, Subsc and Dues 2,000 1,016 840 42% 92 40
Stationery and Supplies 2,000 754 266 13% 197 55
Wire Service 1,132 6,305 - 0% 2,102 -
Total Editorial Expense 20,326 11,689 2,513 12% 2,796 170
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Budget Actual Actual % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Nov 10 through Nov 11 = 25% Nov 10 Nov 11
Circulation/Printing ExpenseBound Volumes 1,400 - - 0% - -
Gas, Vehicle Maintenance - 1,367 14 0% 816 7 Printing Expense 259,000 114,661 119,963 46% 20,145 34,252 Newsracks - - - 0% - -
Postage and Mail-Outs 12,000 2,187 2,000 17% 181 2,000
Distribution Expense 69,065 - 29,843 43% - 8,527
Total Printing Expense 341,465 118,215 151,820 44% 21,142 44,785
Total Other Expense 375,491 140,133 164,391 44% 24,370 45,055 Student Manager Tuition 19,200 7,200 7,200 38% - -
TravelCirculation - 1,740 - 0% 630 - Editorial 8,000 1,995 2,017 25% - 117 Photography - - - - - Conference-Student 500 645 - 0% - - Conference-Professional - - - - -
Total Travel 8,500 4,380 2,017 24% 630 117
Allocation for Budget Adjustment 1,724 - - - -
Total Expense 914,444 339,566 306,311 33% 85,740 84,621
Operating Income (Loss) 632,259 208,827 210,857 33% 76,383 52,961
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 29,095 5,861 3,458 12% 2,058 1,874
UT Administrative Expense Return 20,238 5,861 3,458 17% 2,058 1,874
Advertising Allocation 412,951 132,760 102,350 25% 45,413 29,264
General Overhead Allocation 434,979 198,277 124,507 29% 37,374 26,980
NET INCOME (LOSS) (224,529) (122,210) (16,000) 7% (6,404) (3,283)
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Texas Student Media
Cactus
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Nov 10 through Nov 11 = 25% Nov 10 Nov 11
REVENUE
Sales 95,000 47,020 43,941 46% 6,491 6,918
Student Services Fee 7,232 2,006 1,808 25% 669 603
Organization Page Sales - 0 0 0% 0 0
Miscellaneous 250 0 0 0% 0 0
Prior Year Sales 1,500 79 2,660 177% 79 471
Freshmen Directory 4,400 0 4,400 100% 0 0
Advertising Income 15,000 0 0 0% 0 0
Total Revenue 123,382 49,105 52,809 43% 7,238 7,992
EXPENSE
Classified Personnel Salaries 17,993 8,469 4,498 25% 3,257 1,499
Wages 24,975 9,308 7,970 32% 3,247 2,680
Fringe Benefits 5,967 2,406 1,415 24% 869 472
Other Expense
Credit Card Expense 500 428 223 45% 222 191
Meeting Expense 350 140 97 28% 70 67
Miscellaneous Expense 83 0 48 58% 0 35
Minor Equipment - 0 0 0% 0 0
Parking 264 0 0 0% 0 0
Photo 1,000 2 200 20% 2 0
Postage & Express Mail 100 27 36 0% 21 36
Printing Expense 100 0 0 0% 0 0
Promotions 3,000 390 757 25% 0 138
Registration, Subsc & Dues 400 149 318 80% 0 149
Stationery, Supplies, Services 250 154 0 0% 97 0
Telephone-Equipment 594 475 475 80% 0 0
Telephone-Long Distance 5 0 1 11% 0 0
Total Other Expense 6,646 1,765 2,155 32% 412 617
Student Manager Tuition 7,200 3,600 3,600 50% 0 0
Travel - 0 0 0% 0 0
Allocation for Budget Adjustment - 0 0 0% 0 0
Total Expense 62,781 25,548 19,637 31% 7,785 5,268
Operating Income (Loss) 60,601 23,557 33,172 55% (547) 2,724
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 1,790 456 361 20% 218 155
UT Administrative Expense Return 1,245 456 361 29% 218 155
General Overhead Allocation 32,256 14,814 11,485 36% 2,794 1,625
NET INCOME (LOSS) 27,800 8,743 21,687 78% (3,341) 1,099
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Texas Student Media
Texas Travesty
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual11/12 through Nov 10 through Nov 11 = 25% Nov 10 Nov 11
REVENUEAdvertising 26,367 6,983 8,782 33% 2,433 1,994Miscellaneous 500 337 492 98% 109 0
Student Services Fee 7,694 2,135 1,924 25% 712 641
Total Revenue 34,561 9,454 11,198 32% 3,254 2,635
EXPENSE
Classified Personnel Salaries - - - 0% 0 0
Wages--Student Employees 6,300 2,100 1,875 30% 720 635
Advertising Commissions 3,750 580 506 14% 171 128
Total Wages 10,050 2,680 2,381 24% 891 763
Fringe Benefits 65 14 14 22% 5 5
Other Expense Distribution Expense 1,400 - - 0% 0 0
Parking 33 - - 0% 0 0Printing 4,300 4,525 1,647 38% (33) 806Promotion 500 - - 0% 0 0Supplies and Services 250 - - 0% 0 (158)Telephone Equipment - 234 234 0% 0
Total Other Expense 6,483 4,759 1,881 29% (33) 648
Student Manager Tuition 1,800 900 900 50% 0 0
Allocation for Budget Adjustment - - - 0% 0 0
Total Expense 18,398 8,353 5,177 28% 864 1,416
Operating Income (Loss) 16,163 1,101 6,021 37% 2,391 1,219
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 539 53 48 9% 28 30UT Administrative Expense Return 375 53 48 13% 28 30
Advertising Allocation 8,602 1,665 2,024 24% 534 512
General Overhead Allocation 9,231 4,091 2,403 26% 772 483
NET INCOME (LOSS) (1,835) (4,655) 1,594 -87% 1,085 224
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Supplemental Services
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Nov 10 through Nov 11 = 25% Nov 10 Nov 11
REVENUE
Our Campus 46,285 15,200 13,472 29% 7,461 3,530
Buys of Texas 2,000 - - 0% 0 0
iPhone Advertising 1,450 1,092 - 0% 84 0Miscellaneous - - - 0% 0 0Visitors Guide 10,000 10,000 - 0% 0 0
Phone Directory Advertising 45,000 - - 0% 0 0
Photography Image Sales 1,000 240 100 10% 84 40
Total Revenue 105,735 26,531 13,572 13% 7,629 3,570
EXPENSE
Admin. & Prof. Salaries - 3,247 - 0% 1,258 0
Classified Personnel Salaries 6,080 12,177 1,520 25% 3,937 507
Special Edition Wages 1,357 - - 0% 0 0Student Web Team Wages 5,000 1,800 403 8% 288 203Advertising Commissions 4,500 1,414 546 12% 658 187
Our Campus Wages 2,475 260 - 0% 0 0
Total Wages 13,332 3,474 949 7% 946 389
Fringe Benefits 14,872 7,107 4,447 30% 2,347 1,473
Other ExpenseDirectory Expense - - - 0% 0 0Distribution Expense - - - 0% 0 0
Miscellaneous 630 277 - 0% 0 0Supplies and Svcs 500 - - 0% 0 0Photo Expense. - - - 0% 0 0
Postage & Express Mail - - - 0% 0 0Printing Expense 9,279 3,258 - 0% 1,448 0Telephone Equipment 275 - 277 101% 0 0
Total Other Expense 10,684 3,535 277 3% 1,448 0
Allocation for Budget Adjustment - - - 0% 0 0
Total Expense 44,968 29,540 7,192 16% 9,936 2,369
Operating Income (Loss) 60,767 (3,008) 6,380 10% (2,307) 1,201
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 1,461 559 160 11% 317 92
UT Administrative Expense Return 1,017 548 160 16% 317 92Advertising Allocation 16,226 4,941 3,061 19% 2,671 907
General Overhead Allocation 25,520 18,125 3,192 13% 3,414 729
NET INCOME (LOSS) 18,575 (26,085) 127 1% (8,392) (435)
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Texas Student MediaKVRX
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual11/12 through Nov 10 through Nov 11 = 25% Nov 10 Nov 11
REVENUE
Underwriting 44,200 18,070 15,433 35% 7,833 3,910
Sponsored Public Service Annou. 12,000 3,176 3,530 29% 1,081 850Production 0 0 0 0% 0 0Web 0 0 0 0% 0 0Sales & Service 300 31 79 26% 7 23Tower Rental 11,400 3,800 3,800 33% 950 950Student Services Fee 63,622 17,786 15,905 25% 5,929 5,302
Total Revenue 131,522 42,863 38,747 29% 15,800 11,035
EXPENSEAdmin. & Prof. Salaries 9,920 1,581 2,375 24% 614 792
Classified Personnel Salaries 18,515 5,109 4,629 25% 2,023 1,543
Wages--Student Employees 23,400 4,980 4,525 19% 1,770 1,510Wages--Professional Employees 5,538 360 450 8% 0 150Advertising Commissions 9,500 4,500 3,100 33% 1,507 912
Total Wages 38,438 9,840 8,075 21% 3,277 2,572
Fringe Benefits 0 0 0 0% 0 0
Other Expense Credit Card Expense 0 0 3 0% 2 2
Equipment Insurance 375 371 0 0% 0 0Meeting Expense 150 0 0 0% 0 0
Minor Equipment 1,000 452 0 0% 0 0
Other Services Expense 65 0 26 40% 0 0
Parking 0 0 0 0% 0 0Printing-Call Letter 0 0 0 0% 0 0Promotion 3,000 1,795 0 0% 1,391 0Registration, Subsc, & Dues 2,000 118 180 9% 0 0
Supplies and Services 1,300 160 48 4% 86 0Telephone-Equipment 3,000 2,650 2,621 87% 36 33
Telephone-Long Distance 20 0 0 0% 0 0
Utilities 3,500 961 740 21% 244 364Total Other Expense 14,410 6,507 3,618 25% 1,758 400
Student Manager Tuition 7,200 3,600 3,600 50% 0 0
Student Travel 0 0 0 0% 0 0
Allocation for Budget Adjustment 1,320 0 0 0% 0 0
Total Expense 89,803 26,638 22,297 25% 7,673 5,307
Operating Income (Loss) 41,719 16,226 16,450 39% 8,127 5,728
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 2,685 85 84 3% 1 1UT Administrative Expense Return 1,867 85 84 5% 1 1
Advertising Allocation 14,420 5,298 3,557 25% 2,671 1,004
General Overhead Allocation 39,882 15,135 9,248 23% 2,854 1,921
NET INCOME (LOSS) (13,401) (4,207) 3,645 -27% 2,602 2,803
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TSTV
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Nov 10 through Nov 11 = 25% Nov 10 Nov 11
REVENUE
Advertising/Underwriting 39,250 13,371 10,956 28% 6,995 3,902
Class Fees 14,000 9,060 7,635 55% 0 35
Production 34,000 7,691 11,925 35% 3,300 11,925
Web - - - 0% 0 0
Kids Camp 8,000 - (180) -2% 0 0
Sales and Services 3,000 504 1,123 37% 192 407
Student Services Fee 76,017 21,276 19,004 25% 7,092 6,335
Total Revenue 174,267 51,902 50,463 29% 17,579 22,604
EXPENSE
Admin. & Prof. Salaries 9,920 1,582 2,375 24% 615 792
Classified Personnel Salaries 27,772 7,663 6,943 25% 3,034 2,314
Wages--Student Employees 20,700 6,058 5,978 29% 2,046 2,986
Wages--Professional Employees 5,649 360 450 8% 0 150
Advertising Commissions 11,000 3,070 1,968 18% 1,091 820
Total Wages 37,349 9,488 8,396 22% 3,137 3,956
Fringe Benefits - - - 0% 0 0
Other Expense
Equipment Insurance 550 530 - 0% 0 0
Kids Camp - - - 0% 0 0
Maintenance and Repairs 1,000 900 - 0% 900 0
Minor Equipment 1,200 1,368 609 51% 250 225
Miscellaneous 1,000 23 4 0% (0) 3
Other Services Expense 565 462 1,563 277% 436 600
Parking 175 - - 0% 0 0
Postage & Express Mail 50 - 15 31% 0 0
Promotion 350 - - 0% 0 0
Registration, Subsc & Dues 1,600 285 814 51% 56 341
Supplies and Services 1,100 553 18 2% 278 12
Telephone-Equipment 3,000 3,281 2,633 88% 648 0
Telephone-Long Distance 30 0 1 4% 0 0
Video Tapes 700 442 813 116% 329 257
Total Other Expense 11,320 7,845 6,471 57% 2,896 1,439
Student Manager Tuition 7,200 3,600 3,600 50% 0 0
Student Travel 50 26 161 0% 0 49
Allocation for Budget Adjustment 1,690 - - 0% 0 0
Total Expense 95,301 30,205 27,946 29% 9,682 8,550
Operating Income (Loss) 78,966 21,697 22,517 29% 7,897 14,055
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 2,863 86 89 3% 0 4
UT Administrative Expense Return 1,992 86 89 4% 0 4
Advertising Allocation 12,806 3,769 2,541 20% 2,137 1,002
General Overhead Allocation 47,152 16,923 11,410 24% 3,189 3,554
NET INCOME (LOSS) 18,137 1,005 8,566 47% 2,571 9,499
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Beginning Balance
September 2011
Ending Balance
December 2011
14-0632-1251 TSM Faculty Staff Directory 5,534.00$ 5,534.00$
30-6267-4593 KVRX Radio Gifts 25,062.11$ 25,387.11$ 30-6267-4551 KVRX Radio Expense - 6.70$
Balance 25,062.11$ 25,380.41$
30-6267-4693 TSM-Var. Donors, Var. Pur. Gifts 15,482.80$ 16,232.80$ 30-6267-4694 TSM-Var. Donors, Var. Pur. Inv Inc 1,098.06 1,098.06 30-6267-4670 TSM-Var. Donors, Var. Pur. Sch/Fellow. (500.00) (500.00) 30-6267-4656 TSM-Var. Donors, Var. Pur. Misc. Other
Balance 16,080.86$ 16,830.86$
30-6267-4793 TSTV Gift Account Income 11,228.89$ 11,228.89$ 30-6267-4751 TSTV Gift Account Expense - -
Balance 11,228.89$ 11,228.89$
29-3290-7099 TSM Operations Reserve (210,076.81)$ (236,059.78)$ 36-7090-6551 TSM Renovation Account 4,920.90$ 2,595.90$ 36-0800-7007 TSM Capital Reserves 723,665.55 723,665.55
Balance 518,509.64$ 490,201.67$
Texas Student Media Accounts(other than operating budget)
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Consolidated Summary
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Dec 10 through Dec 11 = 33% Dec 10 Dec 11
REVENUE
SSBC Allocation 436,438 157,529 145,479 33% 36,123 36,370
Advertising Income 1,422,282 594,872 546,386 38% 72,162 52,773
Other Income 257,450 87,016 91,182 35% 2,883 9,948
Total Revenue 2,116,170 839,417 783,048 37% 111,168 99,090
EXPENSE
Admin & Prof Salaries 260,032 101,693 81,936 32% 23,848 19,589
Classified Personnel Salaries 415,387 175,309 128,973 31% 40,120 30,600
Wages 495,669 217,383 158,277 32% 28,778 20,173
Fringe Benefits 309,655 117,778 95,705 31% 27,943 24,418
Other Expense 700,847 329,258 316,670 45% 36,181 73,479
Student Manager Tuition 42,600 18,900 18,900 44% - -
Travel 9,950 5,581 2,276 23% 1,175 98
Allocation for Budget Adjustment 6,318 - - 0% - -
Total Expense 2,240,458 965,902 802,738 36% 158,045 168,357
Operating Income (Loss) (124,288) (126,486) (19,691) 16% (46,877) (69,266)
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 69,008 19,750 14,835 21% 6,023 4,194
UT Administrative Expense Return 48,000 19,740 14,835 31% 6,023 4,194
VPSA Allocation Transfer 29,958 67,791 29,958 100% - -
NET INCOME (LOSS) (175,253) (194,287) (49,649) 28% (46,877) (69,266)
Depreciation Expense net of Capitalized Equipment 19,323 18,450
ADDITION TO (USE OF) OPERATING RESERVES (174,964) (31,198)
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Consolidated Income Statement
General Overhead Advertising Daily Texan Cactus Travesty Suppl. Services KVRX TSTV TSM Consolidated
through Dec 11 through Dec 11 through Dec 11 through Dec 11 through Dec 11 through Dec 11 through Dec 11 through Dec 11 through Dec 11
REVENUE
SSBC Allocation - - 93,958 2,411 2,565 - 21,207 25,339 145,479
Advertising Income - - 492,119 - 8,782 16,959 16,262 12,264 546,386
Other Income - - 1,880 57,623 492 100 8,277 22,810 91,182
Total Revenue 0 0 587,956 60,034 11,839 17,059 45,746 60,414 783,048
EXPENSE
Admin & Prof Salaries 38,020 37,582 0 - - - 3,167 3,167 81,936
Classified Personnel Salaries 35,537 43,225 26,758 5,997 - 2,027 6,172 9,257 128,973
Wages - 19,930 102,460 11,020 3,031 1,126 9,920 10,789 158,277
Fringe Benefits 33,295 28,700 25,869 1,899 19 5,922 - - 95,705
Other Expense 108,321 14,345 178,061 2,592 1,881 277 3,902 7,291 316,670
Student Manager Tuition - - 7,200 3,600 900 - 3,600 3,600 18,900
Travel - - 2,115 - - - - 161 2,276
Allocation for Budget Adjustment - - - - - - - - -
Total Expense 215,173 143,783 342,464 25,108 5,832 9,352 26,762 34,265 802,738
Operating Income (Loss) (215,173) (143,783) 245,492 34,926 6,007 7,707 18,984 26,148 (19,691)
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 4,159 4,686 4,941 526 69 231 97 128 14,835
UT Administrative Expense Return 4,159 4,686 4,941 526 69 231 97 128 14,835
VPSA Allocation Transfer 29,958 - - - - - - - 29,958
General Overhead Allocation 245,132 - 181,245 18,612 3,163 6,272 15,526 20,314 0
Advertising Allocation - 143,782 129,375 2,024 5,060 4,032 3,291 0
Net Income from Media Units (49,649)
NET INCOME (LOSS) (49,648) (1) (65,128) 16,314 820 (3,625) (574) 2,543 (49,649)
Depreciation Expense net of Cap Equipment 18,450 18,450
ADDITION TO (USE OF) OPERATING RESERVES (31,198) (31,198)
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General Overhead
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Dec 10 through Dec 11 = 33% Dec 10 Dec 11
EXPENSE
Admin & Prof Salaries 113,340 41,806 38,020 34% 10,176 9,505
Classified Salaries 106,790 34,754 35,537 33% 7,926 8,884
Wages - 0 0 0% 0 0
Fringe Benefits 94,939 32,882 33,295 35% 8,208 8,422
Other Expense
Bldg. Maint. and Repairs 250 0 0 0% 0 0
Collection Expense 500 0 250 50% 0 0
Computer Suppl/Mtn & Equipment 14,000 13,451 9,145 65% 0 0
Depreciation Expense 63,048 19,323 18,450 29% 4,011 5,331
Gasoline, Vehicle Maint. & Repair 2,000 310 688 34% 65 141
Insurance 15,000 0 0 0% 0 0
ITS Site Management Fee 56,000 53,699 46,350 83% 0 46,350
Meeting/Official Occasion Expense 2,000 0 958 48% 0 0
Minor Equipment 500 0 400 80% 0 0
Miscellaneous 1,592 3,466 706 44% 0 0
Postage 3,500 1,180 975 28% 144 68
Registration, Subscriptions & Dues 5,805 2,277 3,015 52% 283 621
Service Contracts 6,348 2,923 1,712 27% 738 856
Stationery and Supplies 3,500 985 792 23% 212 247
Telephone-Equipment 3,700 3,696 3,372 91% 0 0
Telephone-Long Distance 75 2 1 1% 1 0
Utilities 59,500 26,484 21,507 36% 5,902 2,460
Total Other Expense 237,318 127,797 108,321 46% 11,354 56,075
Travel 400 0 0 0% 0 0
Allocation for Budget Adjustment 1,416 0 0 0% 0 0
Total Expense 554,203 237,239 215,173 39% 37,664 82,886
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 15,963 3,933 4,159 26% 1,470 1,152
UT Administrative Expense Return 11,103 3,933 4,159 37% 1,470 1,152
TSM Operating Reserves Transfer - 0 0 0% 0 0
VPSA Allocation Transfer 29,958 67,791 29,958 100% 0 0
General Overhead Allocation to Units 589,020 305,029 245,132 42% 37,664 82,887
Net Income (Loss) from Units (175,252) (191,886) (49,649) (46,877) (69,268)
NET INCOME (LOSS) (175,252) (191,885) (49,650) (46,876) (69,269)
Depreciation Expense net of Capital Equipment 19,323 18,450
ADDITION TO (USE OF) OPERATING RESERVES (172,562) (31,200)
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Advertising
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Dec 10 through Dec 11 = 33% Dec 10 Dec 11
EXPENSES
Admin & Prof Salaries 126,852 38,791 37,582 30% 8,727 8,500
Classified Professional Salaries 129,677 58,091 43,225 33% 12,920 10,806
Wages 65,520 36,029 19,930 30% 4,368 2,404
Fringe Benefits 98,847 37,580 28,700 29% 8,132 6,346
Other Expense
Computer Maint. and Supplies 500 0 565 113% 0 565
Credit Card Expense 11,000 4,001 3,185 29% 1,686 896
Minor Equipment 100 0 252 252% 0 0
Miscellaneous 565 10 469 83% 0 114
Postage 300 0 9 3% 0 0
Promotions/Surveys 8,500 297 492 6% 0 241
Registration, Subsc & Dues 3,000 197 197 7% 32 32
Stationery and Supplies 6,000 1,518 749 12% 675 340
Telephone--Equipment 8,430 8,433 8,410 100% 0 0
Telephone-Long Distance 100 33 17 17% 5 3
Total Other Expense 38,495 14,489 14,345 37% 2,399 2,191
Travel 1,000 0 0 0% 0 0
Allocation for Budget Adjustment 168 0 0 0% 0 0
Total Expense 460,559 184,980 143,783 31% 36,546 30,248
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 14,611 6,243 4,686 32% 2,078 1,251
UT Administrative Expense Return 10,163 6,243 4,686 46% 2,078 1,251
Advertising Allocation to Units 465,006 184,980 143,782 31% 36,546 30,249
NET INCOME (LOSS) 0 0 1 0 (1)
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Texas Student MediaThe Daily Texan
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Dec 10 through Dec 11 = 33% Dec 10 Dec 11
REVENUE
Local Display 671,559 268,343 204,946 31% 27,212 17,355
Campus Advertising 115,753 40,635 33,951 29% 5,280 918
Total Local Advertising 787,312 308,978 238,897 30% 32,492 18,273
National Display-Reps 174,603 73,402 98,760 57% 10,887 13,763
National Display-Other 194,294 106,719 123,514 64% 14,950 13,036
Total National Advertising 368,897 180,121 222,275 60% 25,837 26,798
Classified-General - 7,738 6,005 0% 428 389
Classified-Display - 10,398 9,024 0% 403 341
Total Classified Advertising 30,931 18,136 15,029 49% 831 730 Web Advertising 78,590 23,225 15,918 20% 3,305 1,348
Bad Debt/Write-offs (3,000) - - 0% - -
Total Advertising 1,262,730 530,460 492,119 39% 62,465 47,149 Subscriptions and Sales 1,800 2,355 1,880 104% 160 150
Student Services Fee 281,873 101,471 93,958 33% 23,268 23,489
Other Sources 300 - - 0% - -
Total Revenue 1,546,703 634,286 587,956 38% 85,894 70,788
EXPENSEAdmin & Prof Salaries - 12,725 - 0% 2,984 -
Classified Professional Salaries 108,560 38,646 26,758 25% 8,874 5,047
Wages Circulation/Printing - 8,620 - 0% 674 - Advertising Commissions 80,640 35,227 23,901 30% 3,602 1,691 Editorial 207,476 93,126 70,824 34% 10,543 7,002 DT Special Editions 7,000 - 6,240 89% - 960 Adv Supplement Special Editions 10,889 - 1,495 14% - -
Total Wages 306,005 136,973 102,460 33% 14,819 9,653
Fringe Benefits 94,964 34,665 25,869 27% 8,479 7,684
Other Expense
Computer Maint & Supplies 250 - 79 0% - -
Minor Equipment 1,000 - - 0% - - Miscellaneous 1,150 91 161 14% - -
Service Contracts - - - - - Telephone-Equipment 11,000 10,090 9,811 89% 29 26
Telephone-Long Distance 300 119 39 13% 43 5 Editorial Expense
Camera Repair 4,000 1,245 117 3% 433 - Features 3,000 1,208 1,208 40% 289 777 Meeting Expense 2,500 1,298 859 34% - - Parking 1,494 - - 0% - - Photo Supplies 4,200 881 - 0% 297 - Registration, Subsc and Dues 2,000 1,146 840 42% 130 -
Stationery and Supplies 2,000 774 266 13% 20 -
Wire Service 1,132 8,407 - 0% 2,102 -
Total Editorial Expense 20,326 14,960 3,290 16% 3,271 777
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Budget Actual Actual % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Dec 10 through Dec 11 = 33% Dec 10 Dec 11
Circulation/Printing ExpenseBound Volumes 1,400 - - 0% - -
Gas, Vehicle Maintenance - 2,162 14 0% 795 - Printing Expense 259,000 128,149 130,694 50% 13,488 10,731 Newsracks - - - 0% - -
Postage and Mail-Outs 12,000 2,578 2,000 17% 391 -
Distribution Expense 69,065 - 31,975 46% - 2,132
Total Printing Expense 341,465 132,889 164,683 48% 14,674 12,863
Total Other Expense 375,491 158,149 178,061 47% 18,016 13,671 Student Manager Tuition 19,200 7,200 7,200 38% - -
TravelCirculation - 2,520 - 0% 780 - Editorial 8,000 2,390 2,115 26% 395 98 Photography - - - - - Conference-Student 500 645 - 0% - - Conference-Professional - - - - -
Total Travel 8,500 5,555 2,115 25% 1,175 98
Allocation for Budget Adjustment 1,724 - - - -
Total Expense 914,444 393,913 342,464 37% 54,347 36,153
Operating Income (Loss) 632,259 240,373 245,492 39% 31,546 34,636
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 29,095 7,795 4,941 17% 1,933 1,483
UT Administrative Expense Return 20,238 7,795 4,941 24% 1,933 1,483
Advertising Allocation 412,951 164,395 129,375 31% 31,635 27,025
General Overhead Allocation 434,979 225,036 181,245 42% 26,759 56,738
NET INCOME (LOSS) (224,529) (149,058) (65,128) 29% (26,848) (49,127)
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Cactus
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Dec 10 through Dec 11 = 33% Dec 10 Dec 11
REVENUE
Sales 95,000 47,688 50,641 53% 667 6,700
Student Services Fee 7,232 2,603 2,411 33% 597 603
Organization Page Sales - 0 0 0% 0 0
Miscellaneous 250 0 0 0% 0 0
Prior Year Sales 1,500 79 2,582 172% 0 (79)
Freshmen Directory 4,400 0 4,400 100% 0 0
Advertising Income 15,000 0 0 0% 0 0
Total Revenue 123,382 50,369 60,034 49% 1,264 7,225
EXPENSE
Classified Personnel Salaries 17,993 11,075 5,997 33% 2,606 1,499
Wages 24,975 12,180 11,020 44% 2,872 3,050
Fringe Benefits 5,967 3,188 1,899 32% 783 484
Other Expense
Credit Card Expense 500 370 236 47% (58) 13
Meeting Expense 350 140 97 28% 0 0
Miscellaneous Expense 83 0 13 16% 0 (35)
Minor Equipment - 0 0 0% 0 0
Parking 264 0 0 0% 0 0
Photo 1,000 2 200 20% 0 0
Postage & Express Mail 100 27 36 0% 0 0
Printing Expense 100 0 0 0% 0 0
Promotions 3,000 390 1,213 40% 0 456
Registration, Subsc & Dues 400 288 318 80% 139 0
Stationery, Supplies, Services 250 396 0 0% 241 0
Telephone-Equipment 594 475 475 80% 0 0
Telephone-Long Distance 5 0 3 64% 0 3
Total Other Expense 6,646 2,088 2,592 39% 322 437
Student Manager Tuition 7,200 3,600 3,600 50% 0 0
Travel - 0 0 0% 0 0
Allocation for Budget Adjustment - 0 0 0% 0 0
Total Expense 62,781 32,131 25,108 40% 6,583 5,470
Operating Income (Loss) 60,601 18,238 34,926 58% (5,319) 1,754
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 1,790 694 526 29% 238 165
UT Administrative Expense Return 1,245 694 526 42% 238 165
General Overhead Allocation 32,256 16,507 18,612 58% 1,693 7,127
NET INCOME (LOSS) 27,800 1,731 16,314 59% (7,012) (5,373)
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Texas Travesty
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual11/12 through Dec 10 through Dec 11 = 33% Dec 10 Dec 11
REVENUEAdvertising 26,367 6,983 8,782 33% 0 0Miscellaneous 500 469 492 98% 132 0
Student Services Fee 7,694 2,770 2,565 33% 635 641
Total Revenue 34,561 10,221 11,839 34% 767 641
EXPENSE
Classified Personnel Salaries - - - 0% 0 0
Wages--Student Employees 6,300 2,820 2,525 40% 720 650
Advertising Commissions 3,750 581 506 14% 0 0
Total Wages 10,050 3,401 3,031 30% 720 650
Fringe Benefits 65 19 19 30% 5 5
Other Expense Distribution Expense 1,400 - - 0% 0 0
Parking 33 - - 0% 0 0Printing 4,300 4,525 1,647 38% 0 0Promotion 500 - - 0% 0 0Supplies and Services 250 - - 0% 0 0Telephone Equipment - 234 234 0% 0 0
Total Other Expense 6,483 4,759 1,881 29% 0 0
Student Manager Tuition 1,800 900 900 50% 0 0
Allocation for Budget Adjustment - - - 0% 0 0
Total Expense 18,398 9,079 5,832 32% 725 655
Operating Income (Loss) 16,163 1,142 6,007 37% 42 (14)
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 539 76 69 13% 24 21UT Administrative Expense Return 375 76 69 18% 24 21
Advertising Allocation 8,602 1,665 2,024 24% 0 0
General Overhead Allocation 9,231 4,384 3,163 34% 293 760
NET INCOME (LOSS) (1,835) (4,907) 820 -45% (251) (774)
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Supplemental Services
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Dec 10 through Dec 11 = 33% Dec 10 Dec 11
REVENUE
Our Campus 46,285 19,924 16,788 36% 4,725 3,315
Buys of Texas 2,000 1,092 171 9% 0 171
iPhone Advertising 1,450 - - 0% 0 0Miscellaneous - - - 0% 0 0Visitors Guide 10,000 10,000 - 0% 0 0
Phone Directory Advertising 45,000 - - 0% 0 0
Photography Image Sales 1,000 288 100 10% 49 0
Total Revenue 105,735 31,305 17,059 16% 4,773 3,487
EXPENSE
Admin. & Prof. Salaries - 4,242 - 0% 995 0
Classified Personnel Salaries 6,080 16,114 2,027 33% 3,937 507
Special Edition Wages 1,357 - - 0% 0 0Student Web Team Wages 5,000 2,304 403 8% 504 0Advertising Commissions 4,500 1,838 724 16% 424 178
Our Campus Wages 2,475 408 - 0% 148 0
Total Wages 13,332 4,550 1,126 8% 1,076 178
Fringe Benefits 14,872 9,443 5,922 40% 2,336 1,476
Other ExpenseDirectory Expense - - - 0% 0 0Distribution Expense - - - 0% 0 0
Miscellaneous 630 277 - 0% 0 0Supplies and Svcs 500 - - 0% 0 0Photo Expense. - - - 0% 0 0
Postage & Express Mail - - - 0% 0 0Printing Expense 9,279 4,275 - 0% 1,017 0Telephone Equipment 275 - 277 101% 0 0
Total Other Expense 10,684 4,552 277 3% 1,017 0
Allocation for Budget Adjustment - - - 0% 0 0
Total Expense 44,968 38,901 9,352 21% 9,361 2,160
Operating Income (Loss) 60,767 (7,596) 7,707 13% (4,588) 1,326
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 1,461 813 231 16% 254 71
UT Administrative Expense Return 1,017 803 231 23% 254 71Advertising Allocation 16,226 7,334 5,060 31% 2,393 1,999
General Overhead Allocation 25,520 21,036 6,272 25% 2,911 3,080
NET INCOME (LOSS) 18,575 (35,976) (3,625) -20% (9,892) (3,753)
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Texas Student MediaKVRX
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual11/12 through Dec 10 through Dec 11 = 33% Dec 10 Dec 11
REVENUE
Underwriting 44,200 20,687 16,262 37% 2,617 828
Sponsored Public Service Annou. 12,000 4,080 4,391 37% 904 861Production 0 0 0 0% 0 0Web 0 0 0 0% 0 0Sales & Service 300 31 86 29% 0 7Tower Rental 11,400 4,750 3,800 33% 950 0Student Services Fee 63,622 23,078 21,207 33% 5,292 5,302
Total Revenue 131,522 52,626 45,746 35% 9,763 6,999
EXPENSEAdmin. & Prof. Salaries 9,920 2,064 3,167 32% 483 792
Classified Personnel Salaries 18,515 6,652 6,172 33% 1,543 1,543
Wages--Student Employees 23,400 6,760 6,035 26% 1,780 1,510Wages--Professional Employees 5,538 657 600 11% 297 150Advertising Commissions 9,500 5,161 3,285 35% 661 185
Total Wages 38,438 12,578 9,920 26% 2,738 1,845
Fringe Benefits 0 0 0 0% 0 0
Other Expense Credit Card Expense 0 0 4 0% (1) 0
Equipment Insurance 375 371 0 0% 0 0Meeting Expense 150 0 0 0% 0 0
Minor Equipment 1,000 452 0 0% 0 0
Other Services Expense 65 0 26 40% 0 0
Parking 0 0 0 0% 0 0Printing-Call Letter 0 0 0 0% 0 0Promotion 3,000 1,795 0 0% 0 0Registration, Subsc, & Dues 2,000 843 180 9% 725 0
Supplies and Services 1,300 162 48 4% 3 0Telephone-Equipment 3,000 2,686 2,655 88% 36 33
Telephone-Long Distance 20 0 0 0% 0 0
Utilities 3,500 961 990 28% 0 251Total Other Expense 14,410 7,270 3,902 27% 763 284
Student Manager Tuition 7,200 3,600 3,600 50% 0 0
Student Travel 0 0 0 0% 0 0
Allocation for Budget Adjustment 1,320 0 0 0% 0 0
Total Expense 89,803 32,164 26,762 30% 5,527 4,465
Operating Income (Loss) 41,719 20,462 18,984 46% 4,236 2,534
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 2,685 86 97 4% 1 13UT Administrative Expense Return 1,867 86 97 5% 1 13
Advertising Allocation 14,420 6,623 4,032 28% 1,325 475
General Overhead Allocation 39,882 18,030 15,526 39% 2,895 6,278
NET INCOME (LOSS) (13,401) (4,191) (574) 4% 16 (4,219)
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TSTV
Budget Actual YTD Actual YTD % of FY Actual Actual
11/12 through Dec 10 through Dec 11 = 33% Dec 10 Dec 11
REVENUE
Advertising/Underwriting 39,250 15,726 12,264 31% 2,355 1,308
Class Fees 14,000 9,060 7,635 55% 0 0
Production 34,000 7,696 14,134 42% 5 2,209
Web - - - 0% 0 0
Kids Camp 8,000 - (180) -2% 0 0
Sales and Services 3,000 520 1,221 41% 17 98
Student Services Fee 76,017 27,607 25,339 33% 6,330 6,335
Total Revenue 174,267 60,609 60,414 35% 8,707 9,951
EXPENSE
Admin. & Prof. Salaries 9,920 2,065 3,167 32% 483 792
Classified Personnel Salaries 27,772 9,977 9,257 33% 2,314 2,314
Wages--Student Employees 20,700 7,624 7,929 38% 1,566 1,951
Wages--Professional Employees 5,649 585 600 11% 225 150
Advertising Commissions 11,000 3,464 2,260 21% 394 292
Total Wages 37,349 11,673 10,789 29% 2,185 2,393
Fringe Benefits - - - 0% 0 0
Other Expense
Equipment Insurance 550 530 - 0% 0 0
Kids Camp - - - 0% 0 0
Maintenance and Repairs 1,000 1,200 - 0% 300 0
Minor Equipment 1,200 2,297 692 58% 929 83
Miscellaneous 1,000 46 4 0% 23 0
Other Services Expense 565 794 1,938 343% 332 375
Parking 175 - - 0% 0 0
Postage & Express Mail 50 - 15 31% 0 0
Promotion 350 - 115 33% 0 115
Registration, Subsc & Dues 1,600 506 870 54% 221 56
Supplies and Services 1,100 672 209 19% 119 192
Telephone-Equipment 3,000 3,436 2,633 88% 155 0
Telephone-Long Distance 30 3 1 5% 2 0
Video Tapes 700 671 813 116% 229 0
Total Other Expense 11,320 10,154 7,291 64% 2,310 820
Student Manager Tuition 7,200 3,600 3,600 50% 0 0
Student Travel 50 26 161 0% 0 0
Allocation for Budget Adjustment 1,690 - - 0% 0 0
Total Expense 95,301 37,495 34,265 36% 7,292 6,319
Operating Income (Loss) 78,966 23,113 26,148 33% 1,415 3,631
UT Administrative Expense (3.25%) 2,863 110 128 4% 24 38
UT Administrative Expense Return 1,992 110 128 6% 24 38
Advertising Allocation 12,806 4,962 3,291 26% 1,193 750
General Overhead Allocation 47,152 20,036 20,314 43% 3,113 8,904
NET INCOME (LOSS) 18,137 (1,885) 2,543 14% (2,890) (6,023)
February 2012 Director’s Report
With a third of the fiscal year gone, TSM finished up slightly ahead — 1.94 percent — of its budgeted revenue for the fall semester while expenses are well within budget and running 36 percent less than last year, primarily due to the personnel cuts and reduced printing costs. For the year we have a net loss thus far of $31,198 (excluding depreciation) compared to a loss year-to-date last December of $174,964. So we are tracking slightly better to budget at this point in revenue and expenses, though revenue is down 15 percent compared to the same period last year. At the March board meeting we will present a proposal to purchase the equipment needed for TSTV to both produce and broadcast fully digital, completing a project begun nearly three years ago. Here is a summary of what was approved and spent in the past. The spreadsheet on the next page provides a full detail and analysis: • The TSM board in May 2009 approved transferring $50,000 in reserves toward the digital transmitter project. A one-time allocation of $26,000 from Student Services Budget Committee, $17,412 raised by TSTV staffers, and miscellaneous leftover donation and insurance money brought the total funds to $107,823. • The transmitter and antenna were installed in January 2010. Total cost, as seen on the spreadsheet, was $75,973. • However, TSTV wasn’t able to broadcast at full power until July 2011 because a potential interference issue with KABB had to be resolved with the FCC. Until recently the cost to finish this project by adding a high-definition live production system and an HD server were more than what remained in the account for the project — $31,850. • The cost has dropped, and new equipment has been developed that now make it possible to complete the project with the remaining funds. Further, the donation by Zach Anner of $33,333 through the Oprah Winfrey Network means that TSM reserves will not be reduced by completing the digital project. Dan Knight and Frank Serpas plan to solicit formal proposals and bring a recommendation to the board at the March 23 meeting. The long-awaited market study is indeed underway, with invitations going out Monday, January 30 to nearly 25,000 students, faculty and staff to participate in the online survey consisting of 37 questions. Harvey Research plans to have results and analysis back to us by mid-March, so I hope I will be able to share those with you by the March board meeting. We will begin the budgeting process in earnest this month with a series of meetings with advisers, professional staff and student managers in order to meet the University’s deadline of submitting
budgets by April. Thus, we will submit a proposed 2012-13 budget to the board at the March 23 meeting. In addition, TSM will go before the Student Services Budget Committee on February 24 to make its annual presentation for funding for our five properties. Finally, we have made the decision to reduce Texan printing to once weekly in the summer. Even with a projected revenue loss of $12,000 the net savings for doing so will be $25,000. The Texan will beef up its online presence during that time. This will also make it easier to adjust to working temporarily on the third floor (in the conference room and Cactus) during the second-floor renovations that Frank outlined in this report. Gary B. Borders, Director
30-6267-4693 29-3251-0050 29-3250-0050 30-6267-4751 Total
TSM Reserves 50,000 50,000
SSBC Transfer 26,000 26,000
TSTV Fundraising 17,412 17,412
Fox 3,594 3,594
Insurance - stolen camera 10,817 10816.66
3,594 50,000 26,000 28,229 107,823
Pro Service Inc Digital Transmitter 25,881 25,881
Propagation Sys Antenna 334 8,000 8,334
Pro Service Inc Encoder 1,540 9,000 10,540
Telecast Fiber Rattler Transmitter 1,916 1,916
Fed Ex Shipping charges for transmitter 7 7
UT PMCS Install transmitter/Mount antenna 25,000 25,000
Comm. Technologies FCC Application Process 1,550 1,550
Comm. Technologies Prep of K29H W-D License 438 438
Comm. Technologies FCC App/Research/Coverage maps 825 825
RF Parts Co Adapter w/Hardware Kit 241 241
UT ITS Telecomm Install data cables 442 442
Cohn & Marks K29HW-D applic/construction/conferences 800 800
UT ITS Telecomm Install data cable in WWH 648 -
Comm. Technologies Complete tech portion of application 750
648 33,507 26,215 17,000 75,973
Remaining Balance Server/HD Cameras 2,946.00 16,492.51 (215.39) 11,228.89 31,850.01
Texas Student Media
The University of Texas at Austin
TSTV Digital Transmitter Analysis
Source of Funds
Use of Funds
Assistant Director Notes: Jalah Goette
The fall semester proved to be successful with Advertising revenue booking almost 2 percent over forecasted budget. National advertising continues to hold strong, and we are tracking steady for the spring semester. Besides normal happenings, I am beginning preparations for budget, while also researching new online sales initiatives. Part of my work has been to reach out to other schools and media professionals to benchmark online stats and research various positions within the digital sphere. Carter Goss has been instrumental in heading up all efforts for our upcoming Housing Fair in February. CJ Salgado has exhibited excellent foresight in hiring, training and encouraging the student team. I am pleased to see the continued teamwork with creative, special editions and business departments. Student Advertising Notes: CJ Salgado - Advertising Adviser & Ryan Ford - Student Advertising Manager
The semester has sprung into action with new reps that have been hired and training sessions have been completed. All teams within the advertising department are fully staffed, trained and ready for the new semester: Account Representatives, The Buys of Texas Representatives and Marketing Consultants. The sales staff has been divided into "pods" and assigned to individual entities with focus on specific revenue growth and cross platform communication. The sales pods have been streamlined with the office remodel, which Ryan Ford developed as one of his initiatives as Student Manager. A big thank you goes out to Ryan who led all efforts in the redesign of the advertising office. Quotes to move the modular furniture were upwards of $2,500.00, an expense we opted not to incur, and instead utilized teamwork to get the job done. We were also very excited to announce Morgan Haenchen has received the College Newspaper Business & Advertising Managers scholarship to attend the CNBAM convention in March. There were many candidates from schools across the nation who applied; she was one of five to receive this scholarship. We also have two nominees for CNBAM awards: Ryan Ford for the CNBAM Student Manager of the year and Cameron McClure for the CNBAM Student Salesperson of the year. Ryan was also recently interviewed by Editor & Publisher magazine, his article published in their January 2012 edition. We are very proud of the contributions they have made to Texas Student Media and they deserve to be acknowledged for their achievements. We look forward to a great semester!
Broadcast and Events Notes: Carter Goss - Broadcast & Events Manager
TV: We are looking to gain another VGHL tournament sponsor, which would change our location from Caffe Medici to a more suitable location for gaming. This relationship also has potential for additional revenue by hosting a couple TV and Radio sports shows at the venue. Details to come in the next month.
Radio: Underwriting revenue is strong and looks to continue in the spring. We hope to start the pledge drive on February 6th with at least $1,500 in business level sponsorships.
Events: We ended our Video Game Hour Live tournament on high notes with continued enthusiasm and success. Play N Trade is 90% committed to renewing their sponsorship of both the video game tournament and the VGHL show for all of spring 2012.
2012 KVRX Pledge Drive
We met with the new Pledge Director and have a very detailed plan to achieve our $9,000 plus goal. Olivia, Student Marketing Manager, is heading up efforts to lead the marketing team in collaborating efforts with KVRX.
2012 Housing Fair
We had great success signing up four clients from the Happy Hour we hosted in November. By the winter break, we were 40% sold-out for the event. All of our clients are excited about the Casino theme. Special Editions Notes: Adrienne Lee - Special Editions Adviser
The end of the fall semester went smoothly in special editions and production. And we've started on a great foot for the spring semester. The two new special editions editors/interns, Emily and Christine, are eager and dedicated, filling our office with excitement for upcoming editions.
In terms of both special editions and production, the most significant update (facilitated by Carter Goss and myself) is that we will be producing the official program for the UT Senior Fashion Show this spring. We've always done a complementing special edition (Orange Runway) to the annual textiles and apparel department show, but will now fold that publication into the production of the show's official program.
November 2011 Fiscal Notes
Total revenue was down 6 percent to last year. Advertising revenue exceeded budget projections by $6,073 for the month. We continue to see savings with wages and professional staff payroll expense. Total expense was down by 21 percent from last year, with November tracking a total profit of $19,617.
December 2011 Fiscal Notes
Total revenue was down 8 percent to last year. Advertising revenue fell short of budget projections by $6,627 for the month. Total expense was down by 16 percent from last year, with December tracking a loss of $49,649, mostly due to timing of receiving the ITS charge and slightly decreased revenue.
Fall Semester 2011 Fiscal Notes
Revenue is tracking steady hitting within 2 percent of forecast. Comparatively to last year, revenue is down 15 percent for the semester. Expenses are tracking 16 percent lower than last year, mostly due to savings in salaries and student wages, with a small amount of savings in operational reductions.
TSM Board Report February 2012
Broadcast Adviser, Dan Knight
TSTV
First, we must say, "How great is the gift from Zach Anner!?" The money couldn't have come at a better time. We've been planning for over a year, and waiting for the technology prices to come down in order to finish the studio portion of the digital upgrade project that began with getting the digital transmitter on air January 2010. Just last summer we finally achieved FCC approval for the full power level we planned in the beginning. So now we broadcast enough power to cover just about all Austin. The final pieces of the project are to produce and broadcast in high definition. We inherited some studio cameras, installed over the winter break, that produce very nice pictures in 16 X 9 aspect, which to most people appears HD. We just can't use them in that mode without some control room changes. Most of our field cameras, although aging, will do the same faux HD. Lastly, the server, which plays out to air, needs to be upgraded to handle HD. So we couldn't quite make both ends of the equipment and budget meet. Now, this will make that possible, and will improve the production values and credibility of the content. We've activated the second and third broadcast channels (in standard definition). We had a problem with the receiver for the FUSE music network. We now have FUSE on 29.2 and the Bloomberg News Channel on 29.3. When we can get the tone decoder replaced, we'll be able to insert 2 minutes per hour of local commercials into FUSE. The Zach story is a great story about a great guy. The Texan did a thorough job with this amazing story. We hope the gift generates some additional citywide press that will cause some sampling of channel 29 among our citywide viewers. Last semester, we formalized a system of workshopping each program every other week. Three or four programs meet with the station manager and me. I really enjoy the sessions as we evaluate, discuss, argue, problem solve and create. We're working out a similar system for radio, which has over 80 different shows per week.
KVRX
Both stations are very excited about their schedules now appearing in the rail of the Texan. That's a mighty leap for everyone! The Texan's reach should greatly increase awareness and sampling in the UT community. Now the challenge is to make absolutely sure the intended audiences like what they see and hear! The Spring programming schedule is in operation. Last semester the programming department made some real changes with the listener in mind. This semester that idea was honed and made sharper. As a result, the station should pull the right audience at the right time. And many of the individual shows are becoming sharper in their presentation and shaping the show for its audience. We have been experimenting with putting certain select community programming (talk) shows on TSTV for a while, and have finally discovered and worked out most of the bugs. The plan is to emphasize that strategy more. It's becoming fairly common on many TV and radio channels both locally and on network cable. The added exposure should at least double the audience for the radio show, provide more solid, original programming appropriate for the TV audience, and promote KVRX to new audiences. The station has successfully held its first remote broadcast. This was tougher than we expected, making it work with no money- well, it costs $3 per month for a streaming service without commercials- but a grad student stayed with it. The most difficult piece of the puzzle is getting permissions for remotes on the UT campus. But we proved the concept, it sounds great and is reliable with a decent internet connection. Another tool in the toolbox.
25-Jan-12
The reallocation of space within the HSM Building continued over the break, when
Travesty moved into the area recently vacated by Cactus. For the first time since the
1980’s, all of Texas Student Media is under one roof.
The modular furniture that will augment the existing 2nd
floor furniture has been moved
to storage and will be retrieved during the summer renovation project. The updated
future floor plan for the Texan and Travesty space incorporates a design modeled on the
new layout of the photo/multimedia area.
Changes to TSM’s phones and phone lines were carried out during the break; the cost
savings resulting from eliminated telecom infrastructure and services will appear in next
month’s financial statement.
A trial installation of a new addition to UT’s “Landmarks” public art program took place
in December. It involves projection of images onto the south face of the CMA Building
from HSM. It remains to be seen how the projectors’ power, air conditioning, and spatial
requirements will be accommodated.
The current edition of the UT Directory (phone book) arrived in January; all delivery
requests received to date have been fulfilled.
As part of the Division of Student Affairs’ assessment effort, first-year students
(freshmen, new grad students, transfers) participating in TSM were surveyed in order to
gather information about recruitment and retention. A majority of respondents reported
that their Fall 2011 experience at TSM was positive and that it did not have a negative
impact on their academic performance.
The installation of studio cameras capable of producing widescreen-format video puts
TSTV closer to its goal of broadcasting high-definition programming on channel 29.1.
As part of the effort to specify equipment for the remaining two elements of the HD
workflow (studio switcher and video server), Dan Knight and I traveled up I-35 to Belton
and Flower Mound to get a first-hand look at some of the items under consideration. A
new signal-flow diagram has been created in anticipation of the completion of the TSTV
digital upgrade.
Frank Serpas III
TSM Operations Manager
January 26, 2012
The Daily Texan Editorial Adviser’s Report
It’s still early in the semester, but I am encouraged by initial progress on fronts both big and small.
Managing Editor Audrey White has a strong leadership team in place, which is vital to success. The
tryout process doesn’t wrap up until Feb. 2, but the turnout through the first week has been very strong.
We will be holding our Spring orientation session at 5 p.m. on Feb. 3 in the CMA auditorium. Professor
Robert Jensen will give the libel talk and Jamie Stockwell, managing editor of the San Antonio News-
Express, and a Daily Texan alum, will be giving the keynote speech. You are all most welcome to
attend!
Here are some highlights so far:
* The newsroom has responded well to breaking news so far. Gov. Rick Perry’s withdrawal from the
GOP race for president produced a Page One package – including an Opinion piece from the Texan
Editorial Board -- and the death of former Penn State football coach resulted in a front-page column by
Sports Editor Sameer Bhuchar. Good practice for the next big news event.
* I’ve been very pleased with the imagination on display throughout the paper. Hope you all got to
see Associate Managing Editor Aleks Chan’s clever Life & Arts package comparing the popular show
“Portlandia” with common traits of Austin culture. I think the design staff, under the direction of Design
Editor Chris Benavides, has been doing some very inspired work. We’ve also been getting more
illustration contributions from the Comics staff run by Ao “Mike” Meng.
* The two biggest new initiatives for the semester are still getting off the ground. The Texan
enterprise team, under the direction of editor Matt Stottlemyre, is working up a list of special reports that
will start appearing as the semester continues. The departure of last semester’s Web Editor, Gerald Rich,
for an internship with the Texas Tribune, has slowed plans for our expanded Web team, but new Web
Editor Ryan Sanchez is building a solid staff and we’re expecting big things.
* Website guru Michael Redding has added time and date stamps to stories appearing on the home
page and on topic pages, which is a very helpful development. He will be making additional tweaks to
the website, with a planned overhaul to an updated Drupal platform between the Spring and Summer
semesters.
* The latest example of TSM collaboration can be seen in the “rail” on the front page of The Daily
Texan. We are now running daily programming highlights from TSTV (and probably KVRX) and we
are anticipating TSTV working up advertisements for the Texan to run during their programming
schedule. Plenty more we can do on this front, but it’s great to see it happening.
Doug Warren/Editorial Adviser, The Daily Texan
Jack's Board Report
The Cactus staff has settled into their new home next to the Director's
Office. It is a little smaller than the area downstairs, but they have utilized
the space pretty well, so I think that they are able to do their work without
too many obstacles.
Last year's Cactus yearbook (2011 edition) has been named a Crown Finalist
by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. It is one of the top national
awards for yearbooks. They create a CD/DVD of examples from each of the
finalists to share with CSPA member schools, and the Cactus has 5 examples
that will be included.
The Cactus has opened up nominations for their Outstanding Student and
Cactus Goodfellow Awards. The Goodfellow Awards have been given out
since 1930, and the Outstanding Students have been honored since 1939.
The Committees will pick the winners at the end of February. The photos of
the winners will be included in the 2012 Cactus.
The Cactus will have its final portrait studio February 13-24. This will be
the last chance for the students to take their class photos, and for graduating
seniors to have their cap and gown photos taken. This studio has become
busier than the fall studio, so we expect a good turnout for photos.
The Cactus Staff worked very hard to meet their first page deadline right
before the holidays. Now they will have to work extra hard to meet the final
3 deadlines that they will have during the spring semester. Their final page
deadline is July 3rd, and if all deadlines are met, books should be mailed out
by mid August.
January 26, 2012
The Daily Texan Editor
February Board Report
The Daily Texan began publication for the spring semester on Jan. 17. We held tryouts
for issue staffers through Feb. 2 and had orientation on Feb. 3. Fortunately, we’ve had
quite a few talented writers and cartoonists express interest in working for the opinion
department.
This semester, we have two new additions to the editorial board: Samantha Katsounas
and Susannah Jacob. Samantha was a columnist last semester, and Susannah previously
worked as a life & arts staffer, columnist and associate editor. The editorial board is
looking forward to covering a number of topics, including the Fisher v. UT case, formula
funding, tuition and University and city elections.
Just to echo what Doug mentioned in his report: We now publish TSTV highlights for the
evening on our front-page rail. (We may do this with KVRX as well.) I hope to further
collaborative efforts this spring.
On the Twitter front, @DTEditorial now has more than 280 followers. If you don’t
already, please follow us!
Viviana Aldous
Daily Texan Editor
Jan. 26, 2012
The Daily Texan Managing Editor’s Report
We’re all still getting used to our new jobs this semester at The Daily Texan.
We’ve had some very late nights and made our share of errors, large and small, so far.
But I have an excellent team of department heads to rely on, and we’re already making
improvements both in quality and pace of production.
- News has produced great stories so far. I’m especially impressed with Jody
Serrano’s series on how immigration law affects students in the UT System.
- The multimedia department is going above and beyond to produce interesting
photos and videos to pair with stories.
- The comics department has been producing great illustrations to go with stories.
They make our pages smarter and give us more flexibility.
- Sports has put out a great mix of features and daily stories. Likewise, life and arts
has kept us all updated on culture with reviews and features. I’m loving the
columns and series.
- On the night side, web, copy and design have been consistent and dependable.
After tryouts end next week and we have a full staff to work with, we’ll be able to do
even more good work. Stay tuned!
Audrey White
Daily Texan Managing Editor Spring 2012
TEXAS TRAVESTY
February Board Report
by David McQuary
The Texas Travesty is excited for its first issue of 2012!
We love our beautiful new office and handsome neighbors. Come by and say hello!
This semester, we are excited that Cameron and Morgan from upstairs have joined
our staff to facilitate advertisement sales and off-campus promotion of the Travesty.
We can already tell that it’s going to be great!
Our big push this semester is to revamp the website and maintain a constant, daily
stream of content, starting next week. Here’s a brief rundown:
Monday News: At least 3 articles a week.
Tuesday Editorials: Characters or ‘Letters from the editors’
Wednesday Art: Showcasing the creative side of our staff
Thursday Sports: ESPN-style coverage of IM sports
Friday Media: Videos and/or Podcasts
Transitioning our upload structure from once-a-month batches to a once-a-day
content stream is the smartest move to ensure constant Texas Travesty buzz.
Furthermore, this will allow our writers to get more leadership experience as they
take charge and get PUMPED about their own section of the website.
The print issues will still feature original content; however, we plan to showcase
standout web content in the magazine.
Also, have you heard about the just-announced Moontower Comedy Festival in
Austin? We are planning on doing as much coverage and promotion as possible to
cement our reputation as the funniest paper in the city/country/planet/bigger
planet.
LETSDOTHIS!!!!
PS: SG elections are coming up...prepare for a rEVOLution #ows #poop
Cactus YearbookTEXAS STUDENT MEDIA2500 WHITIS AVENUEAUSTIN, TEXAS, 78712512.471.5083WWW.CACTUSYEARBOOK.COM
R E L I V E T H E F O R T Y A C R E S
Texas Student Media Operating Board of Trustees,
Since our meeting last year, the staff and I have successfully completed our first deadline of 64 pages and submitted the cover and endsheet designs. this deadline covers our summer and fall events and features. Some of our coverage includes a “sportrait” section of Longhorn Olympic qualifying athletes, Occupy Austin, the Bastrop fire damage, and the final Hex Rally.
I am consistently amazed by the hardworking talent of my staff. Student life editor Bailey Sullivan, for example, designed incredibly impressive spreads for her section for our first deadline. I will definitely be submitting as much of her work as I can for CSPA and I am excited to see her future designs for the book.
We’re currently working on our late fall and winter spreads, which are due in April. Again, I’m confident we’ll complete this deadline. In addition, we are planning to promote the book by handing out posters during the last few home basketball games.
At the Hex Rally in November, we handed out posters commemorating the so-called final rally and received very positive feedback. I printed 1000 posters and we were done handing them out in less than 10 minutes. I’m hoping “freebies” like this will raise awareness of the book and promote sales overall.
Best,Bianca Krause
JANUARY 26, 2012
Texas Student Television 2500 Whitis Avenue
www.TexasStudentTV.com
Steven Zurita
TSTV Station Manager 2011-2012
January Board Report
To the TSM Board, Even though Dan already said it, we're just so excited about Zach Anner's donation of $33,000 to TSTV! It's so cool to see an alum doing so well for himself after graduation, and our volunteers are super pumped for the opportunities the money opens up for us! We loved the story in the Texan about it too! Our productions department is hard at work with KVRX on their tv promo. They're putting together some visuals that will help communicate their motto and idea. Productions has also been trying to work more on volunteering with other shows to keep their skills sharp between jobs. The programming team is doing extremely well, despite having fewer people in it. The team currently is extremely dedicated and on the ball about programming their shifts on time. Without having to worry about dead time on the air, the programming team is able to focus more on compelling interstitial programming and promos to air between show blocks, which boosts our watchability. Our general meeting is later today, the day I'm writing this, so I can give you an update during the meeting. Even though it was earlier then usual this semester, our volunteers have made an effort to go outside their normal RTF and journalism classes to talk to other majors outside the comm school about joining TSTV. Hopefully we offer non comm majors something fun and useful in volunteering here. And finally, we love the tv schedules on the front page of the Texan! We're really excited to be a part of this collaboration between entities and really believe it'll boost viewership some more. Special thanks to Vivianna, Doug, and Audrey for helping make this a reality. Other then that, first VGHL tournament is on February 24th. Everyone's welcome to join in on the fun as always!
January 25, 2012
Texas Student Media Board of Trustees, The spring semester always starts a couple weeks before classes for KVRX, and our staff and volunteers have indeed been hard at work since the turn of the new year. The spring is also always our most important semester, and we’ve got lots of great events and projects coming up. Undoubtedly the most important and exciting event over the horizon is our annual pledge drive, slated for February 6th-20th and bolstered by our Pledge Drive Benefit show happening on the 17th at the 29th St. Ballroom at Spiderhouse. Bands for that event have been confirmed, three locals act and Ringo Deathstarr as a headliner. We’ve got high hopes for the crowd these bands will draw. Ozone Bikes is partnering with us to foot the bill for the latter bands’ travel expenses, and this deal (masterminded by Carter Goss) will hopefully pave the way for local businesses to sponsor future KVRX concerts and events. Our Pledge Drive Director, Katy Aus, has been hard at work coordinating with Carter and the advertising department’s representatives to contact local businesses for premiums and business-level sponsorships, and our music department has secured a handful of LPs, CDs and other music memorabilia to give away to listeners during those two weeks. More excitingly, a certain potential donor (who has asked to remain anonymous) has made us an extremely exciting potential offer: said donor will match donations from KVRX alumni 1-1, up to $5000 worth of the donor’s own money. We’ve yet to finalize the logistics and specifics of this transaction, but the donor has made this offer with the stipulation that KVRX make determined efforts in the future to develop a network of involved alumni. This kind of generosity proves to me that people outside of the HSM building truly do value KVRX as a community resource and want to ensure its continued vitality. Planning for our annual South by Southwest shows are in the works as well. KVRX will be hosting two unofficial showcases at Domy Books and the 29th St. Ballroom, and one official showcase at Trinity Hall Old School BBQ & Grill, located right on the corner of 6th and Trinity, in the thick of the SXSW action. These three shows will be a great opportunity to promote the KVRX brand and for us to continue establishing our cultural validity in the local and national alternative music community. Lastly, as Dan mentioned in his report, KVRX and TSTV have both started highlighting some of our best programming on the Daily Texan’s front page. This kind of promotion compliments the heavy promotional push from our staff and volunteers over the last couple of weeks in preparation for the media market survey set for Monday the 30th. We did a few remote broadcasts from different locations on campus, and though we didn’t get to do those or table as much as we’d like because of Mother Nature, I feel confident that we’ve greatly increased the visibility of KVRX simply through guerilla efforts like passing out flyers, talking in classes and flying that beautiful new KVRX banner. I couldn’t have asked for a better staff this semester, and I’m extremely excited to see the fruits of their labor in securing this stations continued service to the UT campus and the greater Austin community. Travis Bubenik 2011-2012 Station Manager