Sam Dunaway | News Editor

What is the IFC?

Each year, all Western students pay a set amount of money as part of Western’s tuition and fees known as the Incidental Fee. The Incidental Fee Committee, or IFC, decides how that money gets allocated throughout various departments. The committee is comprised of Western students, faculty and staff where nine selected students are the only voting members.

Who decides what students sit on the IFC?

Three students are selected through the ASWOU general elections, three students are appointed by ASWOU President Jessica Freeman and three students are appointed by President Rex Fuller.

What departments are funded by the IFC?

Abby’s House

Access

ASWOU

Athletics

Campus Recreation

Childcare

Creative Arts

Service Learning and Career Development

Student Media

Student Engagement

Student Activities Board

Vice President for Student Affairs

How much is the Incidental Fee?

For the 2017-2018 year, students pay $349 for fall, winter and spring and $153 for Summer 2018.

Upcoming meetings

Feb. 2, 2-5 p.m. in HWC 205 – Large budget presentations

Feb. 9, 2-5 p.m. in HWC 205 – Preliminary decision

Feb. 16, 2-5 p.m. in HWC 205 – Preliminary decision

Feb. 20, 2-5 p.m. in HWC 205 – Open hearings

Feb. 23, 2-5 p.m. in HWC 205 – Open hearings

What are open hearings?

Open hearings are IFC meetings that allow students to voice concerns, thanks or opinions about the committee’s preliminary budget decisions.

Visit wou.edu/ifc for more information

Contact the author at journalnews@wou.edu

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