Proposal Fact Sheet

For Requests Submitted 2009–2010

Current Indirect cost rate

As negotiated with the US Department of Health and Human Services - effective January 5, 2007, subject to funder's specific guidelines and restrictions.

• On-campus: 48% of salaries and wages only (including student summer housing stipends)
• Off-campus (use this rate when 50% or more of all project activities occur off-campus): 26% of salaries and wages only (including student summer housing stipends)

Fringe benefits rate for externally funded summer activities (effective June 1, 2009)

• For 9- and 12-month contracted Faculty and Staff eligible for the pension plan, the rate is 16.48% of salaries and wages. (This represents the College's contribution of 7% towards pension, 9.48% for statutory benefits. Statutory benefits consist of 7.65% FICA [matched by the individual], 1.77% Worker's Compensation and .06% Unemployment Compensation.) (Note that Physical Plant employees are charged a different Worker's Compensation rate; check with Ken Westphal for this total statutory benefit rate.)
• For Faculty and Staff not eligible for the pension plan, the total benefits amount equals the statutory benefits rate of 9.48%.
• For Gustavus Students, the summer rate of 9.42% equals the statutory benefits rate less Unemployment Compensation. Non-Gustavus Students are not charged statutory benefits.
  

On-campus basis* for salary for personnel

• Faculty and Staff Academic Year Salary: In determining projected increases for faculty salaries for future years, please contact Bob Weisenfeld directly.
• Faculty Summer Salary: The basis for faculty summer compensation, for two months of employment and above, is typically 2/9 of the previous academic year's salary.
• Students Academic Year Wages/Stipends: Hourly wages for the academic year are based at $7.50 or more, depending on the nature of the employment.
• Students Summer Wages/Stipends: Recommended summer wages are $450/week or $4,500 for 10 weeks, unless external funding guidelines or budget limitations preclude such a rate.

*Please contact Bob Weisenfeld if there are any questions about the appropriate level of compensation.

Summer student housing

Currently, air-conditioned summer student housing is valued at $200/month. Costs for air-conditioned summer housing for students engaged in research activities may or may not be an eligible proposal budget expense. Please visit with Bob Weisenfeld for guidance.

The student housing stipend is considered taxable income for students; therefore, statutory benefits of 9.42% of the housing stipend should also be charged to the applicable external grant program as allowed. The appropriate indirect rate should also be applied to the summer student housing stipend if allowed by the external grant program.

Travel

Mileage reimbursement from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 should be calculated at $0.55/mile. Please click here for Gustavus' travel policy (approved 10/14/08).

College vehicle charges

The costs of renting a college car or van for a college-sponsored event are $0.56/mile and $0.62/mile, respectively (as of June 1, 2009). There is no additional expense for gas; a gas charge card is provided by the College. The minimum charge for using a vehicle is $25.00.

NSF Budget Template

An NSF budget template is in progress.

Submission numbers for federal forms

Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN): 41-0695524
NSF: 0023531000
DUNS: 006221808

Authorized institutional officials

Robert M. Weisenfeld, Assistant Vice President for Corporate and Foundation Relations
Phone: (507) 933-7049
Fax: (507) 933-6270
Email: bweis@gustavus.edu

Dr. David Fienen
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Phone: (507) 933-7541
Fax: (507) 933-7081
Email: dfienen@gustavus.edu

Dr. John Clementson
Interim Associate Provost and Dean of the Faculty
Phone: (507) 933-7541
Fax: (507) 933-7081
Email: jclement@gustavus.edu

Dr. Barbara Kaiser
Interim Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Programs
Phone: (507) 933-7541
Fax: (507) 933-7081
Email: kaiser@gustavus.edu

First congressional district and related information

US Senators: Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken
US Representative for the 1st Congressional District: Tim Walz

State government information

Governor: Tim Pawlenty
State Senators and Representatives

Last updated 6/30/2009