Ball State president questions timing of college performance funding push

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 830

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s plan to restore performance funding for the state’s seven public colleges and universities is premature, Ball State University President Geoffrey Mearns told the commission Thursday.

Outcomes-based performance funding accounts for a small portion of Indiana’s higher education budget, using a formula to reward colleges for positive outcomes like on-time degree completion.

Lawmakers zeroed out performance funding in the last budget amidst a dire financial forecast, which later proved false.

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