April 24th, 2025

Zoom: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/98559266028?pwd=XOXI1eAbHbfVmdgNNgEAcBZ9mM86JT.1

1. Welcome and Introductions
   1. Members introductions: Name, Pronouns, Year, Major, and Space.
   2. Order: Cowell, Stevenson, Crown, Merrill, Kresge, Porter, Oakes, RCC, C9, JRL, GSA, GSC, SAB, Provost, SUA, Lisa, Lucy
2. Approval of Agenda & Minutes
   1. Approval of April 15th Agenda and April 13th Minutes
   2. Approval of April 22nd Agenda and April 15th Minutes
3. Public Comment
4. Announcements & Updates
   1. Member updates
   2. Swag order - jackets are in production
5. Subcommittee Meetings Weekly on Zoom - Choose new times
   1. Outreach Committee
   2. Audit Committee
6. Campus Elections - Vote on Referendum Statements
   1. Schedule + Materials (statements and budgets)
   2. Draft statements:
      1. Theater Arts Fee Increase: The Student Fee Advisory Committee supports this proposed $3.00 fee increase because it reflects the rising costs for payroll, costumes, and production materials; costs that have gone up significantly while the fee itself has remained unchanged since its inception in 2003. This fee increase will help sustain the quality of campus theater while expanding access while allowing students to attend more free performances.
      2. Resource Centers Fee: SFAC supports this proposed fee because, for the first time, it would provide direct and sustainable funding for the Resource Centers, which have never had a dedicated fee despite their critical role in student support and community building. The budget is responsible and transparent, with a clear focus on expanding student employment opportunities and programming.
      3. Student Government Fee Increase: The Student Fee Advisory Committee did not reach consensus on whether to support or not support this fee amendment. Some committee members are supportive of increasing the fee and see benefits of contributing to student government activities; other members do not support the timing of the proposed fee increase because of the significant surplus of funds SUA is holding.
      4. Graduate Student Commons Fee Increase: The Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) supports this fee amendment and increase because the fee has not been increased for twenty years, the fee will sunset, and we appreciate that the Graduate Student Commons is thinking proactively in planning for the future.
      5. Research Pathways: The Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) supports this new fee because it creates paid research opportunities for students.
      6. SEATS: The Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) supports this fee amendment because it supports increased student involvement with TAPS and seeks to create a healthy and sustainable relationship with TAPS.
7. Funding Call
   1. Tracking Sheet
   2. Updates
      1. Discussion: SUA: Proposal to request $100,000 of carryforward be allocated by SFAC
      2. Funds that will be returned for this year:
         1. $25,000 - Graduate Student Diversity, Wellness, and Retention Internship
         2. $1,000 - Graduate Student Commons Graduate Student Peer Mentor Program.
      3. What we held in reserve at the beginning of the funding call:
         1. $34,200 EMH - Reserve
         2. $51,311 SSF - Reserve
   3. Deliberations
8. Discussion on TAPS Letter
   1. 2024 Letter
   2. Response from Dan (to questions we developed on March 11th)
9. Adjournment

Upcoming Guests/Topics:.

1. 2024-2025 Funding Call
   1. Resources
      1. Proposal Folder
      2. Rating Worksheet
      3. Absent Member Notes
2. Student Fee Summit
   1. Google Doc
3. Campus Based Fees Review for summer session, FY 26
4. Planning for Next Year’s Funding Call
   1. Multiple different pools of money for different initiatives (i.e. money only for programs affecting off campus students, etc.)