The Student Activities Allocations Committee recently announced the new funding process for major student organizations and university departments.
Approximately $355,000 will be allocated to fund student activities during the upcoming 2001-2002 academic year. To be eligible to receive funds from the SAAC, an organization or department must provide significant benefits to the entire student body.
Groups receiving SAAC funding are not eligible for Student Government Association 606 funds except in special circumstances when there are “unforeseeable campus opportunities or emergencies.”
To apply for SAAC funds, a representative of the organization or department should pick up an application in the Student Affairs office located on the third level of the Culp Center. Applications will be available Wednesday, Jan. 24.
A budget outlining financial needs for the coming year must accompany the application and be submitted to the Student Affairs office by 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19.
“Everybody gets an opportunity to justify their request in person before the committee,” said Dr. Steve Bader, SAAC chairman. “Then the committee makes its decision.”
A budget preparation workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 1, at 3 p.m. in Meeting Room 6 of the Culp Center.
The seminar is open to all organizations and should answer questions concerning the completion of the budget and application, Bader said.
The committee is made up of ETSU faculty and students. Final recommendations are sent to the Dr. Wayne Andrews, vice president for administration and student affairs, for approval. If they meet his approval, they are then sent to President Stanton for his approval.
Once the final allocation is complete, the money is placed into an account, but is not available until the next fiscal year beginning in July, Bader said.
Anyone needing additional infromation should contact Bader at the Student Affairs office located on the third floor of the Culp Center or call 439-6129.

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