2008 Woodie Awards
DASB Senate meeting notes
April 30
Matt Larvey
Issue date: 5/5/08 Section: News
What happened: The senate agreed to support a proposal by Student Health Services to raise the quarterly fees for students from $13 to $14. This an estimated $100,000 extra annually for Student Health Services. The Senate denied a motion to put a "green fee" ballot initiative on the upcoming ballot. They approved a motion to put an Eco-Pass question on the ballot.
Why this matters: Student Health Services is only allowed to increase their fees by one dollar increments when the Consumer Price Index percentage goes up by a large enough percentage to justify the raise. Eco-Pass will entail a fee, paid by full-time students at the time of registration, that would fund Valley Transit Authority Eco-Passes for all full time students. Eco Passes allow unlimited access to VTA bus and light rail services.
Why this matters: Student Health Services is only allowed to increase their fees by one dollar increments when the Consumer Price Index percentage goes up by a large enough percentage to justify the raise. Eco-Pass will entail a fee, paid by full-time students at the time of registration, that would fund Valley Transit Authority Eco-Passes for all full time students. Eco Passes allow unlimited access to VTA bus and light rail services.
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