SGA President supports budget increase
Rich Michaels
Issue date: 10/5/06 Section: Campus News
SGA President Juliana Margarida is working on a proposal in which the mandatory SGA fee would be increased, providing adequate lighting for the Tower Street parking lot, and convincing students to become more active.
Under the new proposal, the SGA fee, which is mandatory to all full time students, will be raised by $6, making the price $30. This will increase the overall student budget by twenty-five percent.
The budget, which is collected annually, is used to provide funding for student-run organizations and for inviting both guest speakers and bands.
"The allocation of money will become more flexible under the new budget," said Margarida. "The school will be able to invite more famous guests. The fee hasn't been raised since 1989."
Parking was also a concern, especially since BSC has been known to have a relatively large commuter population.
"The spaces are there," said Margarida. "It's just not convenient."
In addition to convenience, the issue of security was also brought up as various complaints were given to her by students who expressed concerns in regards to inadequate lighting in the Tower Parking lot.
Margarida has since met with BSC President Dr. Dana Mohler-Faria in order to address this concern. She was assured by Mohler-Faria that proper actions were being taken.
"Safety is my biggest concern," said Margarida.
The last issue that came up, which is important in school-based as well as nation-wide politics, is the issue of apathy. Margarida believes that being involved in student government can affect change.
"Students really can make a difference," said Margarida. "We can make a difference especially in groups such as the All-College Committee that speaks directly to school leadership. Even if students do not want to join the SGA, I can always find a committee for them."
Margarida is a native of Brazil who became an official U.S. citizen last summer.
Under the new proposal, the SGA fee, which is mandatory to all full time students, will be raised by $6, making the price $30. This will increase the overall student budget by twenty-five percent.
The budget, which is collected annually, is used to provide funding for student-run organizations and for inviting both guest speakers and bands.
"The allocation of money will become more flexible under the new budget," said Margarida. "The school will be able to invite more famous guests. The fee hasn't been raised since 1989."
Parking was also a concern, especially since BSC has been known to have a relatively large commuter population.
"The spaces are there," said Margarida. "It's just not convenient."
In addition to convenience, the issue of security was also brought up as various complaints were given to her by students who expressed concerns in regards to inadequate lighting in the Tower Parking lot.
Margarida has since met with BSC President Dr. Dana Mohler-Faria in order to address this concern. She was assured by Mohler-Faria that proper actions were being taken.
"Safety is my biggest concern," said Margarida.
The last issue that came up, which is important in school-based as well as nation-wide politics, is the issue of apathy. Margarida believes that being involved in student government can affect change.
"Students really can make a difference," said Margarida. "We can make a difference especially in groups such as the All-College Committee that speaks directly to school leadership. Even if students do not want to join the SGA, I can always find a committee for them."
Margarida is a native of Brazil who became an official U.S. citizen last summer.
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