草莓污视频导航

March 31, 2020

Students' Union approves 17 projects to receive Quality Money funding in 2020-21

草莓污视频导航 Board of Governors renews 3-year commitment to Quality Money program
SU VP Academic Kevin Dang in the Kinesiology Study Spac
SU VP Academic Kevin Dang in the Kinesiology Study Space, an SU Quality Money project. Students鈥 Union Staff

The 草莓污视频导航 Students鈥 Union (SU) is proud to approve funding for 17 student-focused on-campus projects to be implemented in the 2020-21 academic year.

The Quality Money program is a unique partnership between the 草莓污视频导航 Board of Governors, the SU, and the Graduate Students' Association (GSA). Through this program, the SU and the GSA receive a portion of students鈥 tuition to reinvest in student-directed projects every year. Currently, this amount is $2.113 million annually and is indexed to future tuition increases. Both the SU and GSA have independently established processes for evaluating and approving funding applications received from members of the campus community.

  • Photo above:聽Students' Union VP聽Academic Kevin Dang in the Kinesiology Study Space, an SU Quality Money project implemented in 2017-18. Photo by聽Students鈥 Union Staff

鈥淪ince the Quality Money program was initiated by students in 2004, the SU has been proud to support over 250 student-driven projects that enhance our campus in meaningful ways,鈥 says SU President Jessica Revington. 鈥淭hrough this unique program, students have a direct say in how a portion of their tuition is spent. Students are excited to invest in projects that enhance the affordability, accessibility, and quality of their education at the 草莓污视频导航.鈥

MacEwan Student Centre Waste Diversion Station

MacEwan Student Centre Waste Diversion Station, an SU Quality Money project implemented in 2019-20.

Students" Union Staff

Most importantly this year, students have also successfully secured a renewal of the Board of Governors' commitment to funding the Quality Money program through the 2023-24 academic year. This ensures that Quality Money will continue to be available to support innovative programs and services at 草莓污视频导航. The SU believes this is a crucial step forward, given recent cuts to provincial post-secondary funding and the significant challenges associated with COVID-19.

鈥淭he board鈥檚 commitment to another three years of Quality Money funding is fantastic news for students amidst these challenging times,鈥 says Revington. 鈥淲e look forward to supporting ideas from our campus community, especially ones that are developed by students."

Past SU Quality Money projects have included mental health supports, scholarships, research symposia, study space renovations, and supports for work-integrated learning opportunities. A full list of past SU Quality Money projects, along with information for future applicants, can be found .

Haskayne patio

Haskayne patio, an SU Quality Money project implemented in 2018-19.

Haskayne School of Business Staff