Presenters: Derrick Sawyer, Anita Li

Audience: Faculty, Staff, Administrators

Participants will:

 

• Understand the overall structure and goals of the 2026–27 budget process
• Interpret the budget timeline, milestones, and required submissions
• Navigate and complete the budget web forms accurately and efficiently
• Identify common budget development pitfalls and strategies to avoid them
• Engage effectively with the Budget Office for guidance and support

The Navigating the 2026–27 Budget Process seminar is designed to provide campus org/budget managers with a clear, practical understanding of the upcoming budget development cycle. As institutions continue to operate in a resource-constrained and evolving financial environment, effective budget planning and alignment with institutional priorities are critical. This seminar will walk org/budget managers through the 2026–27 budget process from start to finish, including key deadlines, expectations, use of budget web forms, and best practices for developing accurate budget submissions.