The funding process for major student or ganizations and university departments was recently announced by the Student Activities Allocations Committee.
Approximately $356,000 will be allocated to fund student activities during the upcoming 2004-2005 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 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 University Center.
Applications will be available on Wednesday, Januar 21, 2004.
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. on Monday, Feb. 16, 2004.
“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 Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. in Meeting Room 6 of the Culp University Center.
The seminar is open to all organizations and should answer questions concerning the completion of the budget and application, according to Bader.
He said the committee is made up of ETSU faculty and students. Final recommendations are sent to ETSU President Paul 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, said Bader.
Anyone needing additional information should contact Bader at the Student Affairs office on the third floor of the Culp University Center or at 439-5377.

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