Teresa Stanley

The committee held a meeting to discuss organizational procedures and the evaluation process for student service fee funding proposals. Key topics included a tutorial on using Slack as the primary communication tool, the importance of guiding questions for departments submitting proposals, and a review of the criteria used to evaluate the reach and impact of proposed programs. Additionally, the committee discussed the previous year's reporting methods and identified improvements for clarifying and quantifying evaluation questions to better assess future funding requests.

The committee conducted a walking tour of the Career Center. The discussion highlighted the center's services for undergraduate and graduate students, which include student employment support, engagement coaching, internship guidance, and career development workshops. Key topics covered included the center's efforts to increase student-employer connections, the move towards hosting smaller, niche events, and initiatives to personalize career services for students living on campus. Additionally, the committee noted the center's outreach efforts through cultural centers and alumni-student shadow programs.

The committee reviewed student feedback from various college councils regarding campus issues such as health and wellness services, accessibility of resources, facility maintenance, student safety, and transparency in financial operations. Discussion also focused on potential improvements for graduate student summer support, including housing, job opportunities, and facility access. Furthermore, the committee evaluated a proposed California Student Association standing policy on the referendum process and discussed public relations strategies for the upcoming spring quarter, including the planning of a campus-wide town hall.

The committee discussed logistics for upcoming budget request presentations, noting a start time of 2:15 p.m. on Fridays and the implementation of a speakers list and Q&A session at the end of each presentation. It was observed that this year's total budget requests are currently lower than the previous year, with a potential for all proposals to be funded. The committee also discussed tracking previously funded proposals. Additionally, plans for council presentations were outlined, focusing on providing an overview of the committee's purpose, historical funding, and public accessibility.

The committee held a meeting to establish subcommittee assignments and conduct a preliminary discussion on scoring guidelines for evaluating student programs. The scoring model focuses on the impact of a program, measured by breadth and depth of student reach, and the value of a program, measured by cost-effectiveness. The meeting included breakout sessions for ranking budget proposals and a discussion on how to quantify these metrics effectively while ensuring the prioritization of student needs. The committee also touched on the importance of gathering student feedback and coordination for future scheduling.