Fee Transparency Project

Present: Brynna Downey, Andy Huynh, Charlene Proo, Alvin Ho, Gloria Qiu, Isaac Karth, Mathew Sarti, Venkatesh Nagubandi, Vivian Pham

Welcome and Introductions
Approval of Agenda and February 10 minutes
1. Isaac motions to approve the agenda, Alvin seconds. No objections, motion passes.
2. Alvin motions to approve the minutes, Isaac seconds. No objections, motion passes.
Funding Proposal Discussion
1. Links
  1. Google folder
  2. Ranked Evaluation spreadsheet
  3. Running document of thoughts on proposals
2. Proposals - Top 6 (continued from previous meeting)
  1. #7, Personal Care Pantry @ STARS-Services for Transfer & Re-entry Students, $7,500
    1. Alvin motions to fully fund, Charlene seconds. No objections, motion passes.
    2. Alvin notes that this program that this program helps students, and these products help students to get through their day.
    3. Charlene notes that these items are reasonably priced and are necessities. It is good to provide these items for free for students who need them.
    4. Brynna liked the organization and clarity of the budget.
  2. #36, Disability Community Building and Destigmatization Programming, $55,956
    1. Lisa clarifies that the DRC is not eligible for SSF funds. It would not be appropriate to fund a DRC director like this.
    2. Lucy says that the position is not appropriate for funding from SSF. Programming around identity development, and not directly in support of state funded compliance, might have more flexibility.
    3. Lucy says that, according to the measure language, no part of the program would be eligible for M7.
    4. Isaac asks if the events would be appropriate? Lucy says that for Measure 7, no. For identity-related programming, not directly supporting accommodations, she would advise programming could be supported.
    5. Conversation about dissonance between application and budget template.
    6. Brynna asks if the group has any line items they would like to see funded? Mathew says the events look reasonable.
    7. Isaac suggests funding lines 2, 3, and 4, if furniture is allowed. Lucy says that the DRC’s needs for space planning may change by Fall 2021 and advises not funding furniture. Isaac modifies to suggest funding 2 and 3.
    8. Brynna notes that these are identity-based.
    9. Isaac motions funding $10,612 for events and workshops, Mathew seconds. No objections, motion passes.
    10. Isaac notes that this is an underserved area of campus with overlapping of marginalized identities. He is supportive of funding for the people who help to negotiate a physically inaccessible campus.
    11. Mathew motions to fund the graduation budget for $6,000. No seconds, motion fails.
      1. Alvin objects. He says that this funding could be used for more long-term projects during a student’s career.
      2. Charlene advises waiting until the end of the quarter to revisit this if there is leftover money.
  3. #18, Underground Scholars Outreach and Recruitment Program, $18,186.00
    1. Mathew motions to fund $10,899 for 2 student employees, Isaac seconds. No objections, motion passes.
    2. Vivian notes that the supplies seem crucial to this program.
    3. Alvin motions to amend Mathew’s proposal to include supplies, totaling $11,422. Isaac seconds. No objections, motion passes.
    4. Gloria notes that this program supports historically disadvantaged students, particularly formerly incarcerated students. This is a unique proposal that supports these efforts.
  4. #25, F.R.E.D (Facilitators for Racial and Ethnic Diversity), $56,264
    1. Isaac notes that SFAC cannot afford to fund anyone for two years.
    2. Lisa shares that SFAC has funded FRED in previous years.
    3. Lucy clarifies that there are two frameworks for funding: eligible departments (guidance for SSF and list of departments eligible in M7 referenda language), allowable expenses (what does university policy share about how funding can be spent?)
    4. Vivian clarifies what the four students would be doing? Brynna clarifies that this is a peer education model. It seems like they will be the ones leading the workshop.
    5. Mathew motions to fund two facilitators and the program coordinator for $18,995. Andy seconds.
      1. Gloria objects. She notes that they did not note if they were requesting funds from other units.
      2. Lucy cautions to not make operational decisions on behalf of the authors. It is ultimately up to the department to determine their progress given the funding.
      3. Charlene suggests tabling the other amounts for later.
    6. Brynna cautions against making an allocation based on last year’s funding amount.
  5. #6, Renaissance Scholars Peer Mentor Program, $71,306
    1. Tabled to Monday.
  6. #23, Student Parent Meal Plan, $24,311
    1. Alvin motions to fully fund. No seconds, motion fails.
    2. Mathew notes that they said they are funded through other sources as well.
    3. Lisa and Lucy note that this program has been partially funded in the past.
    4. Alvin motions to fund $18,000 for gift cards. Isaac seconds. No objections, motion passes.
Announcements & Updates
1. Winter quarter weekend meeting time
  1. Please note your availability for a weekend meeting to discuss proposals.
2. Summer fees draft email
  1. Brynna summarizes that the plan is to ask units to share their revenue needed for student fees in the summer. Isaac motions to approve the language, Vivian seconds.
  2. Lisa notes that stewards might not actually know what their past fee levels are. Lisa advises asking for the percentage of service level. Lisa says that rates cannot be determined until student percentages are determined.
  3. Isaac motions to table until Monday’s meeting. Alvin seconds.
Adjournment
1. Isaac motions to adjourn, Alvin seconds. No objections, motion passes.

Upcoming Guests/Topics:

Director of Budget and Resource Management Kimberly Register
Review of 2021 proposed referenda - February 24th
TAPS Annual Budget Review
Funding Modifications to Right Livelihood College from 2019-2020
CARE Funding Modification from 2019-2020