Strategic Priorities and Ethical Principles Student Organizations Funding Criteria The Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Affairs has developed a fund for student organization programming that supports the strategic priorities of Texas Tech University and its core values: STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 1. INCREASE ENROLLMENT AND PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS: We will grow and diversify our student population in order to improve higher education participation and supply a well equipped, educated workforce for the state of Texas. 2. STRENGTHEN ACADEMIC QUALITY AND REPUTATION: We will attract and retain the best faculty in the world in order to enhance our teaching excellence and grow our number of nationally recognized programs. 3. EXPAND AND ENHANCE RESEARCH AND CREATIVE SCHOLARSHIP: We will significantly increase the amount of public and private research dollars in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of life in our state and nation, and enhance the state's economy and global competitiveness. 4. FURTHER OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT: We will expand our community outreach, promote higher education and continue to engage in partnerships in order to improve our communities and enrich their quality of life. 5. INCREASE AND MAXIMIZE RESOURCES: We will increase funding for scholarships, professorships, and world-class facilities, and maximize those investments through more efficient operations in order to ensure affordability for students and accountability to the State of Texas. CORE VALUES Texas Tech University is committed to the values of mutual respect; cooperation and communication; creativity and innovation; community service and leadership; pursuit of excellence; public accountability; and diversity. Revised 11/18/2015 Student Organizations Funding Proposal Requirements 1. Request proposals must provide description of event, date, locations, amount requested, target audience and marketing plan, budget and list of other funding and fundraising activities to support event/program. Also, describe how the event/program supports at least one of the Strategic Priorities and/or Core Values of Texas Tech University. 2. Must be a registered student organization. 3. Registered student organization must be in good standing with University. 4. Requests must be for event/program open to all students and held on the Texas Tech campus or authorized site. 5. Request must be received 14 days prior to event/program to be considered for funding. 6. Maximum amount to be allotted to any organization for funding will usually be $500.00 annually. Collaborative events hosted by culturally different organizations and large scale campus wide events may submit requests for additional support beyond the standard limit. 7. Request for organization travel will be considered. 8. An event report must be submitted within two week after program. 9. Organizations making large scale event and/or travel requests will be required do a brief presentation in addition to the event report. Return to: Mike Gunn Student Government Services 304 Student Union MS 2032 Texas Tech University Revised 11/18/2015 Student Organizations Funding Request Details Purpose for Request: __________________________________________________________________ Organization Requesting Funds: __________________________________________________________________ Amount Requested: $ ____________________ Current President of Organization – Name and Signature: __________________________________________________________________ Current Faculty/Staff Advisor of Organization – Name and Signature: __________________________________________________________________ Student Organization Member Submitting Request – Name, Address, Telephone Number, E-Mail: Name: Address: Phone: Email: Is Organization in good standing? ______ Yes ______ No Is Organization Request for: _____ New Program _____ Support Established Program * Attach written response to “Proposal Requirements” and budget. Revised 11/18/2015