Sunday, April 12, 2009

Student Policies and Non Academic Program Committee Updates (Feb 24th,2009)

The SPNAPC had its 2nd meeting of the semester on Feb 24th, 2009.
The following is the agenda:
A. The offices of the Dean of Students Unit Overview
a. there are now 8 units under ODOS: ASM,ISS,LGBT, Mcburney Disability Center, Multi-culture Student Center, center for the first year experience, student advocacy and judicial affairs and the student organization office.
b. Each unit gave an short introduction of their function and problem.

B. ODOS Budget
a. Overview of the Budget: the division spent 93% of the budget for salaries.
b.7% is for Center for the First Year Experience (partial), Central Admin, ISS, Mcburney Disability Resource Center, MSC, Student Advocacy and Judicial Affairs, and Student Organization Office.
c. the budget does not include: ASM, LGBT and GUTS because of different funding streams
d. Strategies Employed:
1. Each unit identified their potential cuts at 8%
2. Discussed with constituents the impact
3. Met with stakeholders and asked for feedback
4. Awaiting final amounts from budget office
5. CLT will determine the cuts from each unit with their recommendations
e. Impact
1. No Special Assistant to help DOS
2. Reduce web position and student presence at SOAR tables and in hiring
3. Eliminate voicemail, copying, office supply purchases

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