• About
  • Editorial Board
    • Staff Writers
  • Advertise
  • Join Us
  • Archives
The Wellesley News -
  • News and Features
    • Professor Phillip Levine Discusses “A Problem of Fit”
      Professor Phillip Levine Discusses “A Problem of Fit”
    • CS Department shifts CS 111 course structure
      CS Department shifts CS 111 course structure
    • WAMI and WRJ host discussion on criminalization of abortion
      WAMI and WRJ host discussion on criminalization of abortion
    • News
      • News in Brief
      • Nation & World
      • President’s Corner
      • Senate Report
    • Features
      • Alumnae Spotlight
      • Eye on Science
      • Faculty Focus
      • LGBTQIA+ Column
  • Opinions
    • Why Art Basel is partially responsible for Miami’s gentrification
      Why Art Basel is partially responsible for Miami’s gentrification
    • It’s time to put traditional grading to the test
      It’s time to put traditional grading to the test
    • What can the fall of Z-library teach us about textbook accessibility?
      What can the fall of Z-library teach us about textbook accessibility?
    • Staff Editorial
    • Letters to the Editor
    • The Elephant in the Room
  • Arts
    • No image
      Pentimento’s Open Mic is Like an Old Patchwork Quilt–Worn, Yet Cozy
    • No image
      Kanye’s Antisemitism Steps on his Shoe Brand
    • Lousy Realities: Luca Guadagnino (2015)
      Lousy Realities: Luca Guadagnino (2015)
    • Arts In The News
    • Reviews
    • Music Peek
    • Books Before Boys
  • Sports and Wellness
    • Student-Athlete of October
      Student-Athlete of October
    • Athletics Update Oct. 19, 2022
      Athletics Update Oct. 19, 2022
    • The Case for Body Neutrality
      The Case for Body Neutrality
    • Athlete of the Week
    • Boston Sports Update
    • The Vegan Digest
    • The SHE Corner
  • The Wellesley Snooze
    • Top 10 Girlbosses who aren’t alumnae, but I would totally believe you if you told me they were
      Top 10 Girlbosses who aren’t alumnae, but I would totally believe you if you told me they were
    • Wendy Wellesley’s Thanksgiving Menu
      Wendy Wellesley’s Thanksgiving Menu
    • The Snooze Awards for the Best Tanners of 2022
      The Snooze Awards for the Best Tanners of 2022
  • Miscellanea
    • President’s Column: The Butterfly Effect
      President’s Column: The Butterfly Effect
    • Administrators shocked to learn that students dislike being left in dark
      Administrators shocked to learn that students dislike being left in dark
    • 50 Lies You Tell Yourself in Order to Survive Until Graduation
      50 Lies You Tell Yourself in Order to Survive Until Graduation
    • The Dose
    • The Olive Branch
    • Multimedia
      • Galleries
      • Infographics
      • Videos
By Irene Kim News, News and FeaturesNovember 2, 2022

SOFC establishes changes to funding process

The Student Organization Funding Committee (SOFC) has implemented changes to their funding process policies beginning in fall 2022. The organization changed the Guaranteed Percentage (GP) organization system, organizations deemed by SOFC and confirmed by the Senate to serve the entire community, to a GP event status system, funding specific events representing the larger community. Changes also involve new types of funding deadlines, fall and spring emergency funding, allowing organizations to apply for and cover any expenses that were not covered during annual budgeting. 

Amy Rose ’23, student bursar, discussed decisions behind new policies established in the funding process for organizations. 

“We used to have a category for GP organizations, but because this process was missing a lot of organizations that were doing events serving the entire community, we decided that there would be no more GP organizations, but GP events,” Rose said. “Examples are culture show funds, now indicated as a GP event. Slater’s [annual] Culture Show would be a GP event, but internal events for their org are not GP. Lots of organizations that were GP primarily have GP events. SBOG is a great example since their events are all GP because they host events for the entire campus community, but likewise, events only for SBOG members wouldn’t be included, such as bonding events.” 

Amid SOFC’s policy changes, some organizations, such as House Council (HOCO), have faced initial confusion with usage of their money and budget. Clarifications and policy changes provided new benefits. Katharine Tracy ’23, Tower Court house president, expressed positive impacts changes had on HOCO funding. 

“Prior to policy changes, we had a budget of five dollars per dorm bed,” Tracy said. “Being the biggest residential hall, Tower would get the most money, but there were limited uses. For instance, money could not be used for giveaways or purchase of unapproved capital goods. Thanks to the new policy, there is less of an oversight on HOCO spending and budget. While new policies were confusing at first, getting things approved by SOFC became much easier and faster.” 

Rose also acknowledged issues with HOCO funding, revealing ways SOFC is working to improve this process. 

“I’ve been communicating with OSI and with Residential Life to make improvements in the process,” she said. “HOCOs get their budget set for the rest of the year, but they’re still bound by a lot through SOFC policies. We have a list for House Presidents ready, so it can be easier for them to know where to access funds, and items that they can definitely use their money for decorations or supplies for events, food for HOCO, and cookies and tea. We’re working on making everything clear for everyone and making sure HOCO can access their funds.” 

Additionally, organizations who missed deadlines or could not get enough funding can apply for fall and spring emergency funds to have funding for events for the rest of the year. Rose encouraged students to take the opportunity to come talk to SOFC when facing any issues. 

“We have fully staffed bookkeepers each in charge of specific organizations, and they are a great resource,” Rose said. “Also, this may not be widely known by the community, but the first 10 minutes of SOFC meetings are open to any student to voice any concerns or issues to SOFC. People have rarely taken this opportunity, so I definitely encourage all students to come and talk with us.” 

Elisabeth Sylvestre contributed to reporting.

Tags

fundingGuaranteed PercentageHOCOOSIResidential LifeSOFCStudent Organization Funding Committeewellesley college

Share on

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Google +
  • LinkedIn
  • Email
Previous articleHurricane Ian impacts Wellesley student’s family
Next articleWellesley Consulting Club Hosts Women in Consulting Panel

You may also like

Professor Phillip Levine Discusses “A Problem of Fit”

CS Department shifts CS 111 course structure

WAMI and WRJ host discussion on criminalization of abortion

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Email Newsletter

Sign up to receive our weekly digest in your inbox

* indicates required

Top Articles

Sorry. No data so far.

Recent Tweets

Tweets by @Wellesley_News

The independent student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901.

Sign up to receive our weekly digest in your inbox

* indicates required

  • About
  • Editorial Board
    • Staff Writers
  • Advertise
  • Join Us
  • Archives
COPYRIGHT © 2023 THE WELLESLEY NEWS
Back to top