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The collective amount of tuition gathered by the University every year from its students is $57 million. According to the Common Data Set issued by the Office of Institutional Research, an undergraduate student who is a resident of Michigan can expect to pay $5,832 this year for their individual share of the total amount. However, it is not well known how exactly that money is spent. »
SVSU has received the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education's (FIRE) most severe rating for its speech code.
On its Web site, www.thefire.org, FIRE says that the University has "at least one policy that both clearly and substantially restricts freedom of speech." »
SVSU's current overnight parking policy is the main reason Parking Services has no plans to offer a pass that would allow overnight parking for commuters on a regular basis. »
In spite of recent economic downturns, University investment strategy will not change.
Beginning in 2006, the nation entered into a financial situation known as the Subprime Mortgage Crisis. While the crisis began with subprime loans, or those given to individuals with less than ideal qualifications, it quickly started to infiltrate other areas of the economy. Now all types of corporations, investors, and lenders, including the University, are beginning to feel the effects. »
The URA held an open forum in the Alumni Lounge Tuesday, Feb. 19 for students to voice their concerns. From snow plowing complaints to maintenance problems, students had no trouble finding their voice. »
SVSU Program Board has plans to keep the campus community active and find new and exciting ways to get students involved. »
Stepping onto the stage on the night of Feb. 20 were 14 students who participated in the first annual Kappa Alpha Psi Inc. Expressions Poetry Showcase. »
If last Tuesday proved anything to the SVSU community it proved that national political issues matter in even a small corner of the country, such as SVSU's campus. »
Campus intruder is apprehended
University Police have reported a break in the intrusion cases that date back to the fall semester. According to officer Ryan Stockford, the police have identified a suspect of interest. The suspect was arrested in the Campus Village apartment complex by the Saginaw County sheriff. All of the past cases are still under investigation. University Police did not offer additional comment on the situation, as it is still being investigated. »
Things are looking up for students frustrated with SVSU's e-mail system, CardMail, as it will soon be replaced by a new e-mail system. »
Students who eat on campus, either by choice or by necessity may soon have healthier options available.
SVSU is adding new natural and organic meals to the RFoC station, Starbucks, the C-store, Einstein's Eatery, and Apple Slice. The changes come in response to dining surveys given to students once a month, which have shown an increase in demand for healthier food options. »
Although the University is best known for its College of Education and College of Nursing and Health Sciences, SVSU offers over 105 various major and minor programs, not including graduate degree programs. »
Student Association lost nearly $11,000 on the annual Valentine's Day dance last Friday.
The dance was held at the Temple Theatre and tickets, which were $20 per person and $35 per couple, included admission and dinner. According to Executive Assistant to the Student Association Nicholas Madaj, SA budgeted $6,000 for the dance. He explained that SA was prepared to lose $6,000; however, the final loss was $11,125.46, or $5,125.46 more than SA planned to lose. »
