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By Riley Roberts
Posted: 2/26/07 Section: News
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"It's really a great experience, and a wonderful way of doing things," White told students and faculty at this month's Senate meeting. "Shared governance results in (better plans). It also results in ownership. This is a 'we' proposition."
Aside from student representation, student advocacy is a major function of ISS. Each year, delegates travel to Springfield in order to lobby the state on behalf of student concerns and programs.
In order to accomplish these goals, ISS is afforded a significant budget by the University. This is another reason for students to be involved, so they can have a say over where their money is going, Ruzic said.
"We have direct control over about $40,000," Ruzic said. This is spent on a variety of ISS programs, from lobbying trips to student forums and more. "We also have input, but not direct control, over most of the student fees and tuition."
With an understanding of the role that student government plays and the significant responsibilities afforded to ISS delegates, students should make sure their voice is heard, Hamilton said.
"Every student can be involved," she said. "You don't even have to be a senator; you can serve on committees or be a staffer. We really need input from everybody."
Aside from student representation, student advocacy is a major function of ISS. Each year, delegates travel to Springfield in order to lobby the state on behalf of student concerns and programs.
In order to accomplish these goals, ISS is afforded a significant budget by the University. This is another reason for students to be involved, so they can have a say over where their money is going, Ruzic said.
"We have direct control over about $40,000," Ruzic said. This is spent on a variety of ISS programs, from lobbying trips to student forums and more. "We also have input, but not direct control, over most of the student fees and tuition."
With an understanding of the role that student government plays and the significant responsibilities afforded to ISS delegates, students should make sure their voice is heard, Hamilton said.
"Every student can be involved," she said. "You don't even have to be a senator; you can serve on committees or be a staffer. We really need input from everybody."
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