Student Activities FAQ's

Are events free for students?
Typically, most events offered by CAB and Student Activities are paid for through a students' activity fee. Occasionally, we ask students to pay a reduced ticket price for larger, more expensive events such as: Spectrum Events, Concerts, etc.

 

How is the activity fee allocated?

Every full-time undergraduate student pays $220 per year toward the activity fee. This money from the activity fee is allocated to fully chartered AU organizations, residence hall programming and other university traditions such as the annual Homecoming festivities, etc.

The allocation process includes an application for funding which is reviewed and voted on by the Activities Budget/Chartering Committee (ABCC) of Student Senate. This committee is comprised of students, faculty and staff who meet weekly during the spring semester to allocate funds for the following academic year.

The most common misconception about this activity fee is that all of the money goes to the Office of Student Activites or the Campus Activities Board. However, for the 2007-2008 academic year, the ABC Committee has allocated these activity fee funds to 65 different campus organizations. These organizations include Greek Affairs, WRDL/TV-2, Theatre Musical, Minority Student Services, Adventure Club, Collegian, Center for Community Service, International Club, Collegiate Middle Levels Association, Philosophy Club, Sports Club Council, Talon Tales Storytelling Club, The Well, Women's Chorus, Orientation, Pine Whispers Yearbook, Student Senate, Residential Housing Association, etc.

So, the next time you're looking for something to do, why not get involved in something new?!

How does my organization get funding?

The Activities and Budget Chartering Committee (ABCC) is an organization through Student Senate that approves student organization charters and allocates funds to those organizations. Fully chartered organizations can request funds in the spring semester for the following academic year. Each request is viewed on an individual basis.

Where do I sign up for events/programs ?
In the Student Activities Office.

Where is the Student Activities Office located?

On the 2nd floor of the Hawkins Conard Student Center, directly above the bookstore.

How do I schedule Tech Crew for an event? How much will Tech Crew cost?

Tech Crew can be scheduled for your event/program by calling the Assistant Director of Student Activities at ext. 5312. The availability of Tech Crew varies and the cost will be determined on an individual basis according to the needs for that event.

How do I find out what's going on this weekend?

Be sure to check out the AU Planner, the "Get a Life" section in the Collegian, the "CAB Presents" board in the lobby of HCSC, the Student Activities and CAB webpages, mailboxes, voicemail, email, Eagle Mail, bulletin boards across campus, and most importantly, be sure to talk with your friends/RA's/RD's.

How do I find out what's going on in and around Ashland?

There are tons of things to do, both on and off campus....check out this link: Things to Do In and Around Ashland.

I have a great idea for a program. How do I share my idea with CAB or Student Activities?

We love to hear new ideas! Please submit your ideas through by clicking here or by calling ext. 5325.

Can my group/organization show a movie in the auditorium?

Showing movies can be a tricky situation. Most often, showing a movie on campus requires a special license that can cost between $150 - $400. Contact the Director of Student Activities at ext. 5325 to discuss the details.