Students will have the opportunity to join ASLCC as part of the Student Finance Board this term, Senate Vice President Jenny Lor said.
The SFB will be comprised of seven student positions, four of which will be filled by students who apply and are appointed to the positions.
The remaining members will be comprised of two members from the senate and ASLCC Treasurer Tracy Weimer, who will serve as the board’s chair.
Lor said ASLCC is looking to fill these positions this term.
The SFB will be charged with examining how the money received from the mandatory student fee — $47.75 per student — and where that money is spent.
President Mario Parker-Milligan said that some organizations on campus receive a portion of the student fee, but “there’s no (student) oversight on where that money goes.”
Regardless of the amount of student representation, every organization receiving money will be held to the same standards.
“We’re not going to exclude anyone,” Parker-Milligan said. “Everyone’s going to get the same request to present a budget.”
He added that the board creates another set of checks and balances.
Lor said that she hopes the SFB will create more transparency.
Helen Garrett, executive dean of student affairs, said she is thrilled by the creation of the Student Finance Board.
“Being involved in student government is just as much a part of education as sitting in the classroom,” Garrett said.
Aside from serving on student government, Garrett said the students would develop professional skills as well.
“They’ll learn communication skills around budgeting, and how to set up systems,” she said.
Lor said that in order to participate on the board, students must meet certain criteria required of all ASLCC members. This includes maintaining a 2.0 cumulative GPA and completing six credits per term.
She added that students will most likely be asked to submit a cover letter and résumé, and that the ideal candidate has an interest in finance.
