These proposals are the preliminary enhancements, dollar allocations and proposed programs which reflect and are in response to student input and feedback. Dollars shown represent full funding of $20/Semester Beginning in 2009/10. Program Enhancements 50% of fees collected $150,000 Concert program (one major>students receive substantial ticket discount (25-50%), and/or two smaller acts>free to all UA students) One large scale concert (artists’ price range $75,000 - $100,000; production cost $30,000 - $50,000) or Three to five medium scale concerts (artists’ price range $15,000 - $50,000; production costs $10,000 - $25,000 or Seven to ten emerging artists/small scale national acts (artists’ price under $15,000; production costs $3,000 - $10,000 or A combination of the later options with two medium acts in the $35,000 range with production costs in the $15,000 range and three emerging artists in the $10,000 price range and production costs in the $4,000 price range, dependent on student wants and artist availability Students with a refund for the fee would pay community ticket prices Examples of artists for each price range might be based on current artists’ fees from Concert Ideas Talent Booking Agency reports as of November 30, 2005 are: Large, Medium, Emerging $150,000 Recognized undergraduate, graduate, and Greek letter organizations $150 start-up funding dispersed to each recognized student organization upon completion of annual recognition process. The $150 will be in the form of a debit card for use in FastCopy, Catering, AV Rental, and any other Union service student organizations might need. $75,000 available for appropriation to recognized student organizations. $65,000 General Programming Collaborations grant to support collaborating initiatives and student groups who co-sponsor events that further support and enhance our commitment to intellectual stimulation via diversity, service, leadership, wellness, and the arts. $65,000 Gallagher Theater Films Program One free movie night a week Increased film options $60,000 Up-Late Programming Enhance existing Up-Late alternative to drinking program by taking advantage of various venues across campus to increase capacity Include greater variety of activities to appeal to a larger population of UA students Larger scale activities such as rock wall, inflatables, and other interactive activities $50,000 Leadership Development Design a Student Organization Leadership Development Series available to all leaders and member of student organizations, intended to provide guidance in group management and leadership skills Transition the Arizona Collegiate Leadership Conference to a national event that allows UA students to learn develop and network Provide scholarships/subsidies to insure UA student participation in the Arizona Collegiate Leadership Conference (rate for UA students does not exceed $50) Enhance All Campus Leadership Awards ceremony Funding for UA LEADERSHAPE. The LEADERSHAPE initiative is an intensive, energizing, six-day educational experience designed to equip young adults to become extraordinary leaders and holds national standing as an exemplary program Create a scholarship program to sponsor students to attend LEADERSHAPE $30,00 Social Justice and Diversity Initiatives Develop a Social Justice Leadership Center that would provide diversity training opportunities, support and co-sponsor events that advance social justice, be a clearinghouse for social justice resources available on campus and in the community Theme month programming: Support and lead initiatives that celebrate events such as, but not limited to, Hispanic heritage, National Coming Out Day, Native American History, Black History, Women’s History, Asian American History, etc. $35,000 Service initiatives Develop a clearinghouse of service learning opportunities and supporting or taking the lead on projects that provide service to those in need in the Tucson community and throughout the nation Provide support to service organizations and philanthropic events currently at the U of A $20,000 Commuter programming enhancements and support Enhance Commuter Assistant program (Commuter Assistance, like RA's in Residence Halls, serve as peer mentors and transition guides for incoming commuter students) Enhance Movin’ On and Movin’ Out, the educational program on how to move off campus, focusing on Residence Hall students Develop “Apartment Rush,” a tour of local apartment communities via shuttle that is organized by our Off Campus Housing office for UA Students who do not have transportation $25,000 Residence Hall Programmatic Support Funding dispersed to each hall to develop collaborative programs with Student Organizations and CSIL. $20,000 Professional and Graduate student support Services & Resources Graduate Student Reception added to Graduate Student Orientation Graduate and Professional student resources brochure Professional Development Grants Travel to professional conferences Research Scholarly publications Book Scholarships $20,000 Student Parent program enhancements and support New Programs Monthly “Start Early” programs (the day time equivalent to up-late programs) that would feature games, activities, and resources that would benefit student parents and their children Enhanced Programs Implement programs that are more inclusive of small children into Family Weekend that will encourage participation from all students and families to enjoy the festivities Equipment Maintenance and up-keep of all family service areas in the unions (Kidz Korner, Booster seats/high chairs, lactation stations, diaper changing stations, etc.) $10,000 Technology Automated on-line student organization registration and recognition process Develop a robust Leadership Transcript software that can manage the volume of student involvement each student accumulates Enhance the web site to a more user-friendly design that would allow Greek Letter Organizations and Student Clubs/Organizations to maintain web sites and allow interested students to sign up for direct access or information from the organization of CSIL Develop a conference web registration module that would assist student organizations with hosting conferences or coordinating large philanthropic events Develop a portable system for students to use their Cat Cards for event participation On-line training modules for smoother and quicker active organization process to allow student organization leaders to “test out” and demonstrate their knowledge of required university policies and procedures Unused funding in subsequent years go into an endowment fund for future building renewal and enhancement Return to Allocation Main Page