Student Residence Council boosts budget to $17,000
Courtney Hutchinson
Issue date: 2/29/08 Section: Features
With an extra $7,000, the Student Residence Council's (SRC) budget now totals $17,000. Skepticism of whoever is handling your money, especially where "government" is involved, should be expected. The recent increase of the SRC budget from the original $10,000 needed to be investigated as it's your money.
"The SRC provides an outlet for students to see their money in action," said senior Vital Akimana, student senate president.
Through the SRC, residence halls can rid students of munchies with a pizza party or a spring barbeque. If the residence halls need a lift from studying, students can propose dances, techno parties, jam-band shake-downs or whatever relieves a little tension.
This is exactly why the SRC exists. It gives students access to funds for events they want to host. The process to get the necessary funds is simple.
President of the SRC, senior Brittiany Green, explained, "The resident advisors know how to get the funds and fill out the paperwork. If a group is interested in having an event, the resources are there."
You don't have to have an RA do it for you, but they can guide you through the proposal process. Communicate your proposal to your hall representative or RA and reap the benefits. Just fill out a proposal form and turn it in to your hall director or RA or bring it to the committee yourself. Since the SRC reviews proposals, students can bypass the senate, allowing for faster feedback.
"Advertising has been a problem in the past, last year students didn't know how to access the Senate for money," Green said. "In 2005, the resident halls had a total of one barbeque, this year I can't even turn around without a proposal to look over."
The efficiency of the committee has increased the number of student proposal from years past. The committee felt the $7,000 budget increase was legitimate because of the increase in awareness.
"The SRC is allowing students better access to their activity fees. This year it has been a successful committee for senate and students," explained James Bartow, business manager of senate. "The increase in resident hall activities is why we delegated more money to the committee. Anyone opposed to community events can bring their concerns to senate."
Activity money is available for students in all residence halls. The senate and the SRC committee are actively trying to make students aware of these opportunities. So the lesson here is that you need to fill out a proposal and have a shindig.
"The SRC provides an outlet for students to see their money in action," said senior Vital Akimana, student senate president.
Through the SRC, residence halls can rid students of munchies with a pizza party or a spring barbeque. If the residence halls need a lift from studying, students can propose dances, techno parties, jam-band shake-downs or whatever relieves a little tension.
This is exactly why the SRC exists. It gives students access to funds for events they want to host. The process to get the necessary funds is simple.
President of the SRC, senior Brittiany Green, explained, "The resident advisors know how to get the funds and fill out the paperwork. If a group is interested in having an event, the resources are there."
You don't have to have an RA do it for you, but they can guide you through the proposal process. Communicate your proposal to your hall representative or RA and reap the benefits. Just fill out a proposal form and turn it in to your hall director or RA or bring it to the committee yourself. Since the SRC reviews proposals, students can bypass the senate, allowing for faster feedback.
"Advertising has been a problem in the past, last year students didn't know how to access the Senate for money," Green said. "In 2005, the resident halls had a total of one barbeque, this year I can't even turn around without a proposal to look over."
The efficiency of the committee has increased the number of student proposal from years past. The committee felt the $7,000 budget increase was legitimate because of the increase in awareness.
"The SRC is allowing students better access to their activity fees. This year it has been a successful committee for senate and students," explained James Bartow, business manager of senate. "The increase in resident hall activities is why we delegated more money to the committee. Anyone opposed to community events can bring their concerns to senate."
Activity money is available for students in all residence halls. The senate and the SRC committee are actively trying to make students aware of these opportunities. So the lesson here is that you need to fill out a proposal and have a shindig.
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