Student Organizations/Programs. Date: June 4, SABC Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Budget Allocations

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1 Student Union and Activities T F osa@mnstate.edu To: Student Organizations/Programs Date: June 4, 2017 Re: SABC Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Budget Allocations Background Information: The Student Activity Budget Committee (SABC) had a total of $673, in funds that were asked for through the annual SABC Budget Request process. There were 102 requesting student organizations/programs. This year SABC allocated $399, for Fiscal Year This amount is based on taking money from SABC s reserves plus the student activity fee allocation for Fiscal Year For Fiscal Year 2018, the student activity fee allocation is projected to have a 4.7% increase compared to the current Fiscal Year 2017 due to increasing enrollment in fee generating credits. Review Process: SABC Fiscal Year 2018 budget request applications were made available, along with training sessions offered, last November and December. Budget request applications were due at the end of the fall semester, December 16, During the spring semester, SABC separated every request into four different categories based on similarities in how each group operates. In addition, SABC had conversations regarding how funds should be used. Food, apparel, advertising, stipends, travel, how to handle late budget submissions, and rational provided in the budget request regarding requested increases/same/decreases in comparison to the current fiscal year were discussed and reviewed more closely. SABC reviewed every budget request and determined which expenses met SABC s funding criteria. Unfortunately, SABC still needed to cut a large sum of money after this first round of review. SABC then rereviewed every request and made additional cuts. While some groups received additional money compared to their current year s allocation (FY 2017), most groups stayed the same or saw a decrease. SABC finalized their proposed allocation amounts on April 18, 2017, and sent their recommendation to Student Senate for their review. Student Senate discussed the recommendations at their April 27, 2017, meeting. There were a few clarifying questions asked but no requests to change any of SABC s recommended allocation amounts. Student Senate approved SABC s allocation proposal that night. The recommendations were then sent to President Anne Blackhurst and President Blackhurst approved the recommendations on May 15, In addition, earlier this year the Minnesota Legislature proposed the prohibition of mandatory student fees in the Omnibus Higher Education Appropriation bill. This action would have had a direct impact on the funds allocated by SABC. This language was later vetoed by the Governor and the below language was approved at the end of the month of May: The governing body of a public postsecondary institution must not increase mandatory student activity fees by greater than two percent relative to the previous academic year unless the increase is approved by a majority of students voting in a campus referendum. This section does not apply to fees paid by students that are directly related to academic, administrative, health services, or

2 Student Union and Activities T F osa@mnstate.edu obligations under sections 136F.90 to 136F.98. The Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota is requested to adopt a policy implementing this section. Pending Minnesota State (formerly known as MnSCU) Board of Trustees final approval of the MSUM Student Activity Fee for FY 2018 at their June Board Meeting, these allocation amounts will become final. Competing Organizations: This category is composed of student organizations whose primary organization purpose is competitive competition involving travel. Funding for travel was considered for organizations in this category. However, SABC cut any travel on trips that were considered an off-season trip or post-season trip in which the group needs to qualify for (i.e. regional or national tournaments). SABC encourages the group to fundraise to assist in the expenses of these trips. SABC also cut any coaches salaries. SABC felt that student fee money should not go to support a coach. If the group wants to pay a coach, they should fundraise. Finally, SABC reviewed requests for additional/replacement equipment and uniforms. Greek Life: This category is composed of MSUM s Greek Life student organizations/program. Each requesting organization was allocated $500. The Greek Life budget, which is used by the Office of Student Activities to support Greek Life activities, received $1,000. Some of the funds in this budget should be used to allocate to Greek Life groups through a request process in an effort to promote collaboration amongst the groups and to support those Greek Life organization(s) that want to implement more on campus programming in any given year. Late Budget Requests: This category is composed of those student organizations that submitted a budget request after the December 16 deadline and prior to SABC s final allocation recommendations. Late budgets were evaluated based on their category designation and then a 10% penalty (i.e. reduction) was added for being late. Organizations: This category is composed of the majority of student organizations at MSUM. These organizations primarily program for their members and/or sponsor events on campus and in the community. For every group in this category, SABC cut their travel requests. SABC is suggesting the group come in to SABC to request additional travel funds through the Travel and Supplemental Funding Application process. This is due to limited funding available for travel and the desire of SABC to more accurately allocate the appropriate amount of travel money when more specific travel details are known. SABC more strictly reviewed requests and decreased the amount of funds allocated for food at meetings, paper advertising/promotional, apparel, and activities that could be considered more recreational in nature (such as bowling or sky zone nights). In these cases, SABC encourages groups to collect dues, fundraise or have members pay out of pocket to supplement the funding needed for these types of activities. In addition, SABC would like groups to collaborate more on programming as there were multiple groups requesting funds for similar events. Finally, the rational provided in the budget request regarding requested increases/staying the same/decreases in comparison to the current fiscal year were discussed (as they were in all budget categories). Student Life: This category is composed of institutionalized student organizations, programs, events, and budgets that support all students on campus. This category is the largest proportion of the SABC total allocation. SABC continues to place emphasis on campus programming and regional travel. In addition, SABC allocated some funds to be used for diversity and inclusion related, student driven programming through a request process

3 Student Union and Activities T F osa@mnstate.edu similar to the Supplemental Funding Application process. This area is one of the University s Strategic Anchors and Strategic Priorities in the coming years. Final Thoughts: SABC reminds all student organizations of the Travel and Supplemental Funding Application process that occurs during the academic year as a way to request additional funds once travel and program specific details are known. If you have questions regarding your SABC Fiscal Year 2018 allocation, please contact Student Senate in CMU 126 or Steve Fox, Assistant Director of Leadership and Organizations, in the Office of Student Activities, CMU 113. SABC meets on Tuesdays from 3-5pm during the academic year. If you are interested in joining SABC and becoming more involved in the budget allocation process, please contact the Student Senate Treasurer or Steve Fox, Assistant Director of Leadership and Organizations.

4 Fiscal Year 2018 SABC Annual Budget Allocations (July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018) Name of Organization/Program Budget Received for Fiscal Year 2017 Category Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Allocation Collegiate DECA $2, Competing Org $ 3, Dragon Club Baseball $8, Competing Org $ 7, Mens Club Rugby $4, Competing Org $ 5, Mens Club Soccer Terra Firma $2, Competing Org $ 2, Tae Kwon Do $ Competing Org $ Volleyball Club Competing Org $ Womens Lacrosse Club $6, Competing Org $ 7, Womens Rugby Club $6, Competing Org $ 6, Delta Zeta Sorority $ Greek Life $ Gamma Phi Beta Sorority $ Greek Life $ Greek Life $1, Greek Life $ Panhellenic Council $ Greek Life $ Model UN $3, Late Competing Org $ 2, Cinethusiasts $ Late Organization $ Fencing Club $ Late Organization $ Accounting Club $ Organization $ Actuarial Science Club Organization $ Ad Club $ Organization $ African Student Union $2, Organization $ 2, AIGA Dragons $ Organization $ Alpha Lambda Delta $ Organization $ American Indian Student Association $3, Organization $ 3, Asian Multicultural Organization $ Organization $ Association of Computing Machinery $ Organization $ Association of School Psychology $ Organization $ Beta Gamma Sigma $ Organization $ Black Student Union $3, Organization $ 3, Bridges International $ Organization $ Campus Crusade for Christ $ Organization $ Campus Feminist Organization $3, Organization $ 3, Ceramic Guild Organization $ Chemistry and Biochemistry Club $ Organization $ Chinese Club $1, Organization $ 1, Colleges Against Cancer $ Organization $ Communicators in Action $ Organization $ Construction Management Society $ Organization $ Counseling and Student Affairs (CSAO) $1, Organization $ Criminal Justice Association $ Organization $ Diversity Dance Crew Organization $ Dragon Anthropological Association $ Organization $ Dragon Game Makers Organization $ Dragon Society of Social Work $ Organization $ Dragons 4 Wellness (D4W) $ Organization $ Economic Society $ Organization $ Ethiopian Students Association (Pending) Organization $ Film Loop $1, Organization $ 1, Financial Management Association Organization $ Gamers Club Organization $ Golden Key International Honour Society Organization $

5 Fiscal Year 2018 SABC Annual Budget Allocations (July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018) Name of Organization/Program Budget Received for Fiscal Year 2017 Category Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Allocation Graduate Student Organization (GSO) $ Organization $ Illustration Guild $ Organization $ Kawa Tatsu Yosakoi Dance (KTYD) $ Organization $ Korea Club $1, Organization $ 1, League of Dragons $ Organization $ Lutheran Campus Ministry (LCM) $ Organization $ Math Club $ Organization $ MEISA (Undeclared Records) $1, Organization $ 1, MSPAM $ Organization $ National Art Education Association (NAEA) $ Organization $ National Assoc for Music Education (NAfME) $ Organization $ National Society of Leadership and Success Organization $ Nepali Students Association $2, Organization $ 2, NSSLHA/Collegiate SERTOMA $ Organization $ Ostara Organization $ Pakistani Student Organization (PAK ) $ Organization $ Percussive Arts Society Moorhead $ Organization $ Pre Health Professionals (PHP) $ Organization $ PRSSA $ Organization $ Psychology Club/Psi Chi $1, Organization $ 1, Red Weather $ Organization $ Rock Climbing Club $1, Organization $ SCEC $ Organization $ Sigma Lambda Chi $ Organization $ Society of Physics Students $ Organization $ Society of Professional Journalists Organization $ Spanish Club/Sigma Delta Pi $ Organization $ SPECTRUM $ Organization $ Students Internationally Together $ Organization $ Students Today Leaders Forever Organization $ Sustainable Students Association $ Organization $ The Eleven Organization $ The Wildlife Society (TWS) $ Organization $ Tri Beta (BBB) $ Organization $ Tri College Swing Dance Club $ Organization $ TRIOTA $ Organization $ Undergraduate Students in Science Research $ Organization $ Veterans Club Organization $ Web Design and Development Club (WDD) $ Organization $ Works on Paper Guild (WOPG) Organization $ Celebration of Nations $5, Student Life $ 6, Dragon Entertainment Group $111, Student Life $ 111, Dragon Pep Band $2, Student Life $ 4, DragonFest $4, Student Life $ 4, DragonFrost $3, Student Life $ 3, Homecoming $9, Student Life $ 9, International Student Organization $0.00 Student Life $ KMSC Dragon Radio $13, Student Life $ 13, Nemzek Pool (Open Swim) $7, Student Life $ 7,000.00

6 Fiscal Year 2018 SABC Annual Budget Allocations (July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018) Name of Organization/Program Budget Received for Fiscal Year 2017 Category Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Allocation OSA Activities Resource Center $ Student Life $ Student Senate $27, Student Life $ 27, The Advocate $15, Student Life $ 14, Travel and Supplemental Funding Process $105, Student Life $ 106, Supplemental Funding Process Diversity Student Life $ 6, Total: $ 399,461.00

Student Organizations/Programs Funded by SABC. Date: May 11, SABC Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Budget Allocations

To: Student Organizations/Programs Funded by SABC Date: May 11, 2018 Re: SABC Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Budget Allocations The Student Activity Budget Committee (SABC) and Student Senate have completed their