Spring 10 | Fall 09 | Spring 09 | Fall 08 | Spring 08 | Fall 07 | Spring 07 | Fall 06 | Spring 06 | Fall 05 | Spring 05 | Fall 04 Title RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDENT COALITION: SUMMER INSTITUTE Number 41 Week Bill Entered Committee March 14, 2007 Author Senator Nguyen Sponsor Senator Nguyen Semester Spring 07 Committee Finance Status in Committee Passed with Amendments Status in Senate Passed Original Text WHEREAS, The Southeast Asian Student Coalition is an organization dedicated to the advancement and unity of the Southeast Asian community; and WHEREAS, The SASC Summer Institute brings low income and underserved high school students from all across the United States to come to UC Berkeley for a week of workshops, activities, and personal development; and WHEREAS, SASC-SI promotes unity, cultural and political awareness among Southeast Asian youth in their pursuit of higher education; and WHEREAS, The success of SASC-SI can be seen in the numerous students inspired to be active in their communities and pursue higher education, as well as the several students who have attended UC Berkeley after their experiences at SASC-SI. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The ASUC Senate allocates $1500 dollars from the ASUC contingency fund to the Southeast Asian Student Coalition ?Summer Institute. THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that SASC-SI is an ASUC sponsored event. Budget attached? Southeast Asian Student Coalition Summer Institute Itemized Budget June 29th ?July 3rd, 2007 Mentor Training/ Curriculum Development $820.00 Mentors and volunteers must undergo training before the institute in order be prepared to help facilitate and run workshops, coordinate the youth and serve as a resource and network for the youth throughout the week. The workshops will go over policies in working with youths, help the mentors and volunteers understand the full extent of the curriculums and brainstorm various methodologies in presenting and addressing the Southeast Asian issues pertaining to the importance of higher education for Southeast Asian youths. Transportation: (gas reimbursements) cars x $10.00 x 2 days = $100.00 Breakfast: 30 people x $2.00/each x 2 days = $120.00 Lunch: 30 people x $4.00/each x 2 days = $240.00 Dinner: 30 people x $6.00/each x 2 days = $360.00 Supplies $669.00 Pre-Summer Institute Nametags: 3 packs x $2.00/pack = $6.00 Binders: 4 binders x $5.00/binder = $20.00 Butcher Paper: 2 rolls x $85.00/roll = $170.00 Tape: 5 rolls x $2.00/roll = $10.00 Markers: 8 packs x $3.00/pack = $24.00 Big Envelopes: 4 packs x $20.00/pack = $80.00 During Summer Institute Student Supplies: Journals: 44 journals x $4.00/journal = $176.00 Folders: 44 folders x $1/folder = $44.00 Pens: 1 box x $4/box = $4.00 Clipboards: reused Teacher Supplies Paint: $10.00 Curriculum $50.00 (printing fees, user fees): Craft supplies: $75.00 Outreach $450.00 The Summer Institute attempts to bring together a diverse group of students mainly from the Bay Area and Central Valley in order to build community and obtain a wide array of opinions and personal experiences. Outreaching to various high schools takes time and efforts, and we hope to cover the costs of transportation for those involved in outreaching so it will not be a barrier to reaching a diverse group of students. Copies: $150.00 Gas: $30.00/day x 10 days = $300.00 Transportation $5250.00 Rental vans will be used to pick up the students from their hometown to UC Berkeley and back, as well as for transporting them throughout the Bay Area for educational curriculum and events. Mini-vans: 7 vans x $120/each x 5 days = $4200.00 Gas: 7 vans x $30/day x 5 days = $1050.00 Housing $6120.00 In order for students to gain the full college experience and build a stronger community, students will stay in dormitory housing for all nights of their stay at UC Berkeley . Dorms: $34/bed x 4 nights x 45 students and mentors = $6120.00 Parking $490.00 Parking is important when inviting guest speakers, family, community members and teachers to attend and contribute to the program and curriculum of the Summer Institute. Mini-van parking: 7 vans x $7/day (on campus) x 5 days = $245.00 Parents and community members: 25 passes x $7/day = $175.00 Guest speakers: 10 passes x $7/day = $70.00 Food $2500.00 The food calculation is based on the cost of food from the dormitory (which is not included in housing) as well as grocery-prepared food. (Includes students, mentors and program coordinators) Breakfast: 50 people x $2.00/each x 5 days = $500.00 Lunch: 50 people x $4.00/each x 4 days = $800.00 Dinner: 50 people x $6.00/each x 4 days = $1200.00 Community Banquet $1300.00 The community banquet will include caterers from the community, who will prepare traditional Southeast Asian cuisine for the event (up to 200 people will attend this event). The community banquet will be a chance for the community to see what the youth have gained and accomplished from being a part of the Summer Institute through various performances and works put together by the participating youths. Food: $700.00 Venue: $400.00 Decorations and supplies: $50.00 Equipment: $150.00 Equipment Rental $300.00 The orientation equipments will be used on the first day of the event to introduce the students to the program and this will be done in on of the larger auditoriums with a few opening performances. The classroom equipment is used primarily for workshop curriculum such as slide shows and videos pertaining to the Southeast Asian history and culture. Orientation (microphone, a/v staff): $15.00/day x 1 day = $15.00 Classes (overhead, a/v): $25.00/day x 3 days = $75.00 Classes (video player, TV): $10.00/day x 2 days = $20.00 Performers (mics, dat players, $30.00/day x 3 days = $90.00 Speakers, generators): Miscellaneous: $100.00 T-Shirts $500.00 T-shirts will be given to student participants, community members, teachers, mentors, volunteers, program supporters and donors involved in the Summer Institute. T-shirt designs and prints: $5.00 x 100 = $500.00 Curriculum/ Educational Funds $2000.00 Guest speakers are key to the event in bringing outside knowledge and different viewpoints to the Summer Institute. They are often members from the Southeast Asian American community, and they provide a source of inspiration for the youth. Moreover, they serve as role models for many of the youth who are born and raised in areas that lack an Asian American presence in media, entertainment, and politics. All of them are fairly honored with an equal amount of $200.00 each, which will go for the travel fees and time involved in the event. Guest speakers/ performers: 10 speakers x $200.00 = $2000 List of Guest speakers/ performers: Bao Phi: $200.00 Ishle Park: $200.00 Janel Tharnkul: $200.00 Ratha: $200.00 Kim Ninh: $200.00 Jimmy Thong Tran: $200.00 Denizen Kane: $200.00 Prach Ly $200.00 Vice Versa $200.00 Diana Tran: $200.00 Total Expenses: $20,399 Committee Text Final Text WHEREAS, the Southeast Asian Student Coalition is an organization dedicated to the advancement and unity of the Southeast Asian community; and WHEREAS, the SASC - Summer Institute brings low- income and underserved high school students from all across the United States to come to UC Berkeley for a week of workshops, activities, and personal development; and WHEREAS, SASC-SI promotes unity, cultural, and political awareness among Southeast Asian youth in their pursuit of higher education; and WHEREAS, the success of SASC-SI can be seen in the numerous students inspired to be active in their communities and pursue higher education, as well as the several students who have attended UC Berkeley after their experiences at SASC-SI; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the ASUC Senate allocates $1,250 dollars from the ASUC Contin¬gency Fund to the Southeast Asian Student Coalition - Summer Institute. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that SASC-SI is an ASUC-sponsored event. [Budget attached in agenda packet]