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Student orgs deserve more from SAFAC

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"It is important to remember that SAFAC is a subsidizing funding source and exists to help student organizations meet some of their financial expectations. SAFAC should never be depended upon as financial means for any student organization to exist. We strongly encourage student organizations to look at other funding options such as fundraising, soliciting donations, and collecting dues if they are not satisfied with their SAFAC Allocation," Joseph Gonzalez, advisor for the Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee, wrote in a letter to The Triangle....

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K.

posted 5/09/08 @ 12:27 PM EST

This article brings up valid concerns for many student organizations.Additionally, the recent inclusion of all sorority and fraternity life for SAFAC eligibility has only added to the problem. Both SAFAC and the student organizations were already strapped for funding, and this unpublicized addition left the smaller organizations struggling. Outside funding is time-consuming for student leaders who must also focus on their academic careers, and as such, smaller organizations suffer. Thefore, there must be a thorough examination of the SAFAC process, to ensure that all student orgazinations will continue to excel at Drexel.

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