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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