using student life funds
DESCRIPTION
Roger Johnson, Lake Superior College Director of Student Life and Matt RubelTRANSCRIPT
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Use of Student Life Funds
Roger JohnsonMatt Rubel
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Spending GuidelinesFirst we need to find out
what are the guidelines… 1. MN State Statues2. MnSCU Policies3. General Guidelines,
which are a combination of both MnSCU understandings and local campus interpretations
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Number One
Student life funds shall not be used for the
purchase of alcohol
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Number Two
Student life fees shall not be used as
donations to college or university foundations
or to other external charitable
organizations
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Number Three
Student life fees shall not be used
to provide individual
scholarships or grants
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What about Civic Engagement?
Student Life fees shall not be used to promote or support political parties or
individual candidates for public office
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So What Can I Do?
IT DEPENDS
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General Rule
Student organizations may use their allotted funds for expenditures that are in accordance with the club’s mission
that do not conflict with any state statutes, policies, or procedures
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General Understandings
– Personal dues or memberships fees are not allowed. Student organization dues to a parent organization may be allowed.
– Personal recreation equipment rental or purchase.– Items that are for personal use.– Expenses during travel status which would be
considered recreational
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General Guidelines
• Benefit to the student body• Foster a College Community• Provide support for speakers, events and
programs• Provide support for student leadership
development that also provides a benefit to the student body
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What About…….