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[DISCUSSION DRAFT]
82nd SESSION
2014-2015
S. RES. 82IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED COUNSELING CENTER FEE INCREASE
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IN THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
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OCTOBER 10TH, 2014
SUBMITTED BY SENATOR MCCRILLIS AND SENATOR RAMIREZ TO THE COMMITTEE ON
UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS
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A Resolution
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Whereas, the University of Nevada is increasing in population and will surpass the 20,000
mark within the next few years;
Whereas, there is a call for an increase in assistance to the services provided at the
University of Nevada to accommodate the growth;
Whereas, the Counseling Center is having to turn away people because of the lack of faculty
available to help student during their hours;
Whereas, the University of Nevada has a vested interest in the wellness of the students of the
University of Nevada, be it physical or mental health;
Whereas, the proposed increase is from $35 to $50;
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Whereas, the University’s Counseling Center is in jeopardy of losing its accreditation due to
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the lack of response time and professional staff and student ratio being higher than the national
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average;
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Whereas, the fee increase will ensure that the students of the University of Nevada will
receive the highest level of quality counseling possible;
Whereas, the fee increase will allow for additional psychologists to be hired to alleviate the
increase in student visits and also decrease the time waited per visit;
Whereas, this will open up an opportunity to allow a doctoral psychology internship program
to be established at Nevada;
Whereas, this fee will also benefit students who do not directly use this center by creating a
safer and healthier environment for the campus community;
Be it resolved that, the Associated Students of the University of Nevada are in full support of
the proposed fee increase;
Be it further resolved that, this resolution be sent to the next Board of Regents meeting.
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