On January 8, Senators Whitling and Morgan proposed Bill 17.034 to allocate $2850 for an Etiquette Dinner by the Career Services to be held March 27.
The intent of this event is to "increase all students' successful transition into the professional world." However, in Sec. 3, funding for the Dinner is based on 64 people attending at a cost of $25 per person.
I find it interesting that while I can go out to a dinner at a nice restaurant with one other person and eat a generous meal for about $25 to cover both dinners. I understand that this is a modest comparison. However, if this meal is supposed to be for all students - particularly those who are graduating this May - then it would seem that only 64 people out of the many students graduating are benefiting from this Etiquette Dinner.
Other costs associated with the Dinner include $200 for printing 64 ettiquette books, $500 for the Etiquette Speaker, and $550 for tables, linen, and silverware.
Obviously these costs are fixed by each of the groups providing individual services for the Dinner. I think it would seem more fair if the fixed costs were spread over a larger group of attendees and thus benefit more of the graduating class.
Official details of Bill 17.034 were published January 28 in the VanCougar. Source documentation may be obtained at the Office of Student Involvement.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Student Life at WSUV
The ASWSUV holds a variety of events throughout the academic year. Many students are familiar with the free pizza and flock to grab a few pieces around lunchtime. Sandwich boards and flyers announce upcoming activities. Is this enough for a commuter campus? Does it reach the diverse population?
I asked student Mark Oliver how he felt student S&A fees were being spent. "It would be nice if they asked older students what they would like to do," Oliver states, "tickets and outings are great, but there are not many educational activities, like a trip to an art gallery or a museum."
Most of the planning for student activities seems to be targeted for the typical college-aged student (19-25). Older students often have jobs and families which limit the time they have available to participate in these student activities.
Prior to Fall 2006, more than 75% of the student population comprised of older students returning to college. This was mostly due to curriculum being limited to upper division courses. Since the introduction of Freshmen and Sophomore level courses, the median age has dropped, but much of the student population is still comprised of older students.
I asked student Mark Oliver how he felt student S&A fees were being spent. "It would be nice if they asked older students what they would like to do," Oliver states, "tickets and outings are great, but there are not many educational activities, like a trip to an art gallery or a museum."
Most of the planning for student activities seems to be targeted for the typical college-aged student (19-25). Older students often have jobs and families which limit the time they have available to participate in these student activities.
Prior to Fall 2006, more than 75% of the student population comprised of older students returning to college. This was mostly due to curriculum being limited to upper division courses. Since the introduction of Freshmen and Sophomore level courses, the median age has dropped, but much of the student population is still comprised of older students.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Senators Allocate $800 for Hooded Sweatshirts
As reported recently in The VanCougar, ASWSUV Senators LaPore and Herring introduced Bill 17.035 for the purchase of twelve hooded sweatshirts to promote senate awareness on campus.
As stated in the Bill, Senators are "responsible [for] 50% of the costs associated with their sweatshirts" implying that each sweatshirt costs approximately $134 (approximately $67 covered by the allocation for each sweatshirt).
It is interesting to note that while this bill was proposed and enacted as an Act to allocate funds during a budget funding crisis. A restricted amount of funds are available for student activites and this pool of money is dwindling rapidly.
The details of Bill 17.035 were published in the VanCouger on January 16, 2008 and are also available at the Office of Student Involvement.
As stated in the Bill, Senators are "responsible [for] 50% of the costs associated with their sweatshirts" implying that each sweatshirt costs approximately $134 (approximately $67 covered by the allocation for each sweatshirt).
It is interesting to note that while this bill was proposed and enacted as an Act to allocate funds during a budget funding crisis. A restricted amount of funds are available for student activites and this pool of money is dwindling rapidly.
The details of Bill 17.035 were published in the VanCouger on January 16, 2008 and are also available at the Office of Student Involvement.
Interview with Zane Wagner
The current Editor-in-Chief of the VanCougar, Zane Wagner, has been a student at WSUV since Fall 2006. Wagner became interested in working for the VanCougar when he noticed a job posting for Advertising Manager with the periodical.
Since then, he has also worked as photographer, writer, and editor, as well as compiling Sudoku and crossword puzzles for publication. Majoring in Biology, Wagner expects to graduate in May 2009.
Recently Wagner has expressed a strong interest in spending practices of student government and has attended numerous ASWSUV Senate meetings. This interest has prompted Wagner to run for the office of ASWSUV President with Michael Kern as Vice-President for the 2008-2009 Academic Year.
Since then, he has also worked as photographer, writer, and editor, as well as compiling Sudoku and crossword puzzles for publication. Majoring in Biology, Wagner expects to graduate in May 2009.
Recently Wagner has expressed a strong interest in spending practices of student government and has attended numerous ASWSUV Senate meetings. This interest has prompted Wagner to run for the office of ASWSUV President with Michael Kern as Vice-President for the 2008-2009 Academic Year.
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