Requesting Funds for Non-Competitive Events
Funds are available through the Office for Undergraduate Education to help cover travel, participation, and hosting costs for professional and educational development of undergraduate students in clubs and organizations associated with the College of Agricultural Sciences.
A committee comprised of three Ag Student Council representatives and four members of the College Student Activities Committee will review proposals. Requests for funds will be evaluated and ranked based on the quality of the request; including the justification for the activity and potential for professional development. Rankings are as follows: High Priority, Medium Priority, Low Priority, and Denied. High Priority proposals receive a larger share of their requests, whereas lower priority proposals receive a lesser share of the requests.
REQUEST DEADLINES:
Fall 2008 Semester - Proposals are due August 29, 2008
Spring 2009 Semester - Proposals are due December 5, 2008
Proposals should be submitted to Denise Connelly in 101 Agricultural Administration Building by 5 pm on these dates.
ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA:
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All participating students must be in good standing with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
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Representation by at least one club, organization, society representative at 75% of all Ag Student Council meetings in the previous two semesters.
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Participation in Fall Club Fair this past academic year.
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Favorable consideration will be given to clubs and organizations who support Ag Student Council activities (e.g., attending more than 75% of Ag Student Council meetings, participation in ASC committees or activities such as Ag Hill Olympics, the Ag Progress Days Mushroom Stand, the Distinguished Speaker Series, seminars, and workshops).
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Requests for faculty/adviser travel will be denied.
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Complete Request for Funds proposal form.
PROCEDURES:
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Student clubs and organizations who wish to be considered for funding, must submit the Request for Funds proposal form with Part A: Cover Sheet and Part B: Budget Information completed, by the deadlines listed above.
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When filling out Part B: Budget Information, be realistic in estimating travel expenses. Travel expenses for events within 1,000 miles of University Park should be based on a "ground transportation" rate. Items not directly connected to or required for participation will not be covered unless included in registration costs.
- Student organizations and clubs that receive funding will be expected to submit a brief report and give a 10-minute presentation to Ag Student Council within one month of attending or hosting an event. Along with the presentation, student organizations and clubs must complete Part C: Follow-Up Requirements.
