We ran for it, we fought for it, WE GOT IT!
Back in the spring when Katie Barlow, Cameron Secord and Joe Chaudoin first decided to run for the student government executive ticket they made sure to let us know what they were all about; and they were ALL about getting the student fees back in the hands of students (among other things)!
For decades, students have been paying the $89 Activity Fee, but few could actually say where the money went. Now, students will have a direct hand in how the funds are allocated.
SGA has been working around the clock with University administrators and Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Bennett, to devise a feasible plan for the proposal. The new plan involves an allocation committee of 10 student leaders across campus; five SGA senators, one graduate student and four students from Campus Life, Intercultural Affairs and Recreational Sports within the Department of Student Affairs.
The committee will be selected this semester.
At the end of the spring semester, Dr. Bennett and SGA will evaluate the success of the program and determine whether or not to keep the student allocation committee.
Carolyn Crist, editor-in-chief of The Red & Black, covered the story live at a press conference with Katie, Joe and Dr. Bennett. Click HERE to see her article in The Red & Black.
We will continue to update on the progress of this initiative throughout the semester, so check back often!
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