Enrollment is down. SGA forced to cut budgets of student organizations. The FAMU Strikers, which appeared on BET's 106 and Park this year, are facing going from a budget of $12,000 last year to zero this year. The Marching 100 is slated to lose $15,000 in SGA funding, and will likely see their budget go from $130,000 to $115,000. Nevermind, that the 100 was requesting $175,000 for band operations this year.
Because enrollment is expected to decrease again, and money is needed to operate the new recreation center, seven organizations will be forced to rely on fundraising efforts. These organization include the S.A.F.E. team, Caribbean Student Association, Lyceum, Alpha Kappa Mu, Flute Choir, FAMU Strikers and Young and Striving.
The FAMU Flute Choir, the number two flute choir in the nation and the only one at an HBCU is faced with having their budget zeroed out.
u might want to update the info on this one. these cuts were proposed, but the outcome was different.
ReplyDeletei belonged to at least two of these organizations - the caribbean student's association and young & striving. can someone provide updated info on the outcome of the budget situation. didn't realize things were so dire at FAM.
ReplyDeleteActually, if you read the artcile it does say FACING. Didn't say the cuts were final.
ReplyDeleteBut, if you have updated info on the outcome of the SGA budget cuts please feel free to share.