Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Michelle Tran’s organization
May 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Student Fee Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee conducted training for members and reviewed the FY27 SAF budget proposals, resulting in specific budget adjustments for the Academic Success Center, Opportunity Hub, Poetry Slam, and Financial Literacy programs. They also approved an RSO special funding request for Hispanic Heritage Month and established a consistent process for reviewing future funding requests exceeding $1,000, which involves the Director of Student Life, the Business Manager for Student Success, and the committee's Chair and Vice Chair. The budget revision proposal was formally approved.
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The committee meeting covered organizational items, including the election of a new Vice Chair and the confirmation of member training. The primary focus of the discussion was the approval of a Student Activity Fee (SAF) budget revision proposal related to Student Life staffing. This proposal included budget adjustments to accommodate mandatory Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) and living wage increases mandated by the Chancellor, as well as a request to hire two additional part-time Specialist I positions to enhance safety, student service coverage, and event support. The committee voted to approve the budget revision proposal, which is designed to be cost-neutral by utilizing existing SAF allocations and contingency funds.
May 12, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Student Fee Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee focused on the review and recommendation of the FY26 Student Activity Fee budget proposal and the reallocation of FY25 surplus funds. Key topics included the election of a new Vice Chair, detailed line-item reviews of department and student organization budgets, and adjustments to funding allocations for student engagement initiatives. The committee also discussed strategies for utilizing surplus funds, such as facility improvements and event support, and reviewed requests for student programs including internship funding, academic workshops, and graduation-related expenses.
Oct 7, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Student Fee Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed updates to the Student Activity Fee funding model, focusing on shifting full-time salary and benefit obligations to the General Operating budget to free up funds for Student Success operations. Members reviewed and approved amended FY25 allocations for various departments, including core student activities, student government, auxiliary boards, and recreational sports teams. The committee also debated the logistics of potentially reinstating a baseball program, ultimately deciding to table the discussion, and established a process for approving special funding requests, including delegating decision-making authority for smaller amounts and finalizing requests for specific student organizations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
