Services & Activities Fees Open Forum & Presentation May 2017

Agenda Overview of Services & Activities (S&A) Fee Permissible vs. Impermissible Use History of S&A Fee at CPTC Proposed 2017-2018 Operating Budget Fee Increase Details Open Forum – Comments or Feedback

Refer to RCW 28.14.041–RCW 28.14.045 for more! What are S&A Fees? The S&A monies are collected from CPTC students upon registration, they are considered separate from tuition costs. S&A Fees fund a variety of student funded-programs, support services and activities. The fee setting procedure, which the Washington State Legislature adopted (1971), provides a steady stream of income for the benefit of these student programs. Refer to RCW 28.14.041–RCW 28.14.045 for more!

S&A Fees + Clover Park Technical College Operating Budget Eight (8) student organizations Associated Student Government College Support Services New Student Orientation Graduation (60%) Veterans Resource Center Career Center Diversity & International Fair Student Handbook/Planner +50 – On Campus Jobs Tutoring Center Child Care Center Student Involvement Office of Student Involvement Student Awards Ceremony Food Pantry Legacy Projects South Hill lounge furniture (2010) Childcare kitchen equipment (2010) Reader board sign (2012) Smoking Shelters (2012) Signage/Banners (2012) Mascot Development (2012) Digital Signage (2013) SLSC Furniture (2013) CPTC Mobile Phone App (2014) Emergency Phone Towers (2016) B23 Furniture Upgrade (2016) Water Bottle Stations (2017)

Who Determines the Fee? The fee amount each year is determined by the student budget committee. The committee is provided projections for the upcoming academic year based on Full-time Equivalent (FTE). The committee sets the S&A fee as permitted by the Washington Administrative Code and proposes the budget before submitting it to the college administration for comments before presentation to the Board of Trustees.

Permissible vs. Impermissible Traditional & time-honored activities Equipment and materials for operation of student programs Salaries of college employees directly related to student programs Furniture/equipment for student use in informal or non-instruction spaces Implement new student orientation Travel and per diem when participating in student programs and activities Fund capital projects Salaries of professional staff in teaching, admin or clerical positions not directly related to operation of student programs Gifts of appreciation or concern Career Conference Outreach and recruitment Commercial sales, advertising, etc Donations of gifts of money or property Violate the CPTC Non-Discrimination Statement

History of S&A Fee at CPTC Year 10-Credit Max 2008-2009 $15.10 (flat charge) 2013-2014 $90 2009-2010 $16.69 (flat charge) 2014-2015 2010-2011 $45 2015-2016 2011-2012 $66 2016-2017 2012-2013 2017-2018 $105

Since 2008: S&A Fee Increases

Proposed 2017-2018 Operating Budget

Fee Increase Details To maintain our current 2016-2017 funding levels an increase of 75-cents per credit was necessary to cover a $40,000 deficit. Other 75-cents increase is for two new initiatives and programs funded by S&A: CPTC Food Pantry and Multicultural Center/staff position There are concerns about the mandated wage increases and its impact to S&A through 2020. The budget would need to increase 21.3% ($67,900) to fully fund wages at the current levels. This budget provides access to services and programs that would otherwise not exist on campus, i.e. multicultural center/ staff position and enhanced emergency services (food pantry and bus pass).

Multicultural Center/Staff Position Retain and support students of color and ignite the conversation about equity, diversity and inclusion on campus. Supporting a diverse student body through the cultivation of student communities, programming and mentoring as a way to empower and engage underrepresented students in their educational journey. Assist the college in creating a campus climate that is inclusive and welcoming to all students, especially students from marginalized and historically disadvantaged populations. Improving the retention and completion rates of underrepresented students. Establishing connections with community-based organizations and supporting strategic outreach initiatives to historically disadvantaged students. Nine (9) campuses have established multicultural offices and twelve (12) have full-time staff positions that focus on equity ,diversity and inclusion. Joint partnership with the College, which has agreed in principle to contribute 36.6% of salary and health/benefits.  

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