Have you heard about the Student Services Enhancement Fee referendum on the ballot during the MSA elections this spring? It could bring 24/5 hours back to Ellis Library, extend hours at specialized libraries, enhance library spaces and resources, and do much more for other areas across campus!
If you have more questions about how this can help Mizzou Libraries, we encourage you to attend the Enhance Mizzou Town Hall:
Date: Wednesday, March 1
Times: 7pm & 8pm
Where: Leadership Auditorium in the Student Center
Student Services Enhancement Fee informational website: studentservicesfee.missouri.edu
Referendum Wording
Do you agree to a student fee of $2.91/credit hour (max $35 in the fall semester of 2017 for a full-time undergraduate*) to improve student access to mental health services, extend library hours, expand wireless in high-density student areas, improve student learning spaces, and maintain opportunities for student involvement in leadership and service programs and campus activities? Similar to other activity fees, this fee may be adjusted by inflation and will be subject to an annual review by the Student Fee Review Committee (SFRC).
* Max $26.19/semester for graduate and professional students
Do you agree to a student fee of $2.91/credit hour (max $35 in the fall semester of 2017 for a full-time undergraduate*) to improve student access to mental health services, extend library hours, expand wireless in high-density student areas, improve student learning spaces, and maintain opportunities for student involvement in leadership and service programs and campus activities? Similar to other activity fees, this fee may be adjusted by inflation and will be subject to an annual review by the Student Fee Review Committee (SFRC).
* Max $26.19/semester for graduate and professional students
When and where do you vote?
March 6-8 during the MSA student elections online and at polling places around campus:
vote.missouri.edu
How was this fee proposal created?
In the spring of 2016, the Division of Student Affairs sent out a satisfaction survey to a sample group of Mizzou’s student body. The survey asked students to rate their satisfaction with a variety of areas on campus and to rank the importance of these areas. Results were shared with key administrative stakeholders, who were asked to identify how much it would cost to try to address these student priorities. After minimum budget needs were identified, administrators met with the Student Fee Review Committee. Information was provided to student executive leaders in MSA, GPC, the President’s Council, the University Libraries Student Advisory Council, and the Student Fee Review Committee leadership and members of MSA senate in fall 2016. The student leaders made recommendations that led to the proposed Student Services Enhancement Fee.
