Budget Request 2008-2009 Main Budget Points: - 6.6% overall increase - increased support for student organizations - restructuring of programming expenses from Operating Costs to Campus Activities Council
After a year without a budget increase, Associated Student Government respectfully requests a 6.6% budget increase as outlined below. Such a budget increase is essential for student government to continue to provide adequate services and funding to the student body. Over the past year student government has overhauled its funding processes to provide for a more equitable and efficient system, but even with these changes student organizations continue to see shortages of funds. Therefore, we are requesting an increase for Event Funding that will ensure that all student organizations will receive the funding they need in the coming year. Student government has also begun the process of restructuring its programming and has thus deferred such expenses from the Operating Costs into Campus Activities Council (CAC). CAC is asking for further increases in order to bolster bicentennial and homecoming programming in the coming year. Student government appreciates the support the University gives it and will continue to aim for efficiency with the funds given to it.
Budget Category Operating Costs
2005‐2006 2007‐2008* 2008‐2009
$ Change** % Change**
92, 466
92,466
66,716
($25,750)
(27.8%)
Administrative
65,000
65,000
65,000
$0
0%
Event
507,698
599,737
625,989
$26,252
4.4%
Campus Activities Council (CAC)
123,100
125,562
181,262
$55,700
44.4%
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
7,400
2,500
2,500
$0
0%
Student Initiative
15,000
7,000
10,000
$3,000
42.9%
Total
810,664
892,265
951,463
$59,198
6.6%
Multicultural Council Concert & Lecture Series
22,000
22,000
22,000
$0
0%
Student Organization Funding:
* The 2006‐2007 and the 2007‐2008 budget requests had identical Total requests. ** Dollar and percent changes are all between the 2007‐2008 and 2008‐2009 fiscal years.
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