The Campus Maintenance & Development Joint Allocation Committee
Georgia Tech prides itself on providing students with an exceptional environment full of resources that foster academic excellence and personal growth. From the inviting study spots around Tech Green and the CULC to cutting-edge laboratories and vibrant communal spaces like the Eco Commons, our campus offers a plethora of opportunities for students to thrive and explore their potential. The Institute has also emphasized improving its infrastructure through new initiatives such as the Ferst Drive Realignment and Cycle Track Project, which aims to improve mobility for cars, pedestrians, and cyclists. Pairing this with the new Pathway of Progress project, which celebrates and pays tribute to the impact of women at Tech, shows that the Institute is committed to developing a campus that can be inclusive to all.
Recognizing the importance of continually maintaining and developing resources that will enrich the student experience, the Student Government Association (SGA) is committed to championing campus improvement initiatives aimed around inclusivity through the establishment of a Standing Joint Allocation Committee (JAC).
At the beginning of each fiscal year, SGA will allocate $75,000 from the Student Activity Fee for improvements and developments to campus resources and infrastructure. This fund will be accessible to all members of the Georgia Tech community, including but not limited to students, faculty, RSOs, and departments – empowering them to submit requests for initiatives and projects aimed at enriching the student experience.
Meetings of the committee will be open to the public and will occur as requests come in. These meetings will be published on Engage for all to see and have the opportunity to attend. Meeting times will be determined by the Chair and accommodate the schedules of the committee members as well as the proposal requesters.
Criteria : What can be funded through this JAC?
Proposals from this JAC must be for items and services accessible to the entire GT community. No request will be approved where the intent is to limit access to the resources. All proposals must explicitly benefit the Georgia Tech student body at large. All proposals shall provide benefit to the Campus in some way.
Steps to Submit a Proposal:
- Review CMDJAC Charter.
- Submit proposal on the Microsoft Form and provide the following information within the proposal:
- A detailed written description of what items or services require funding, along with cost estimates.
- Amount of funding expected for the proposal coming from other funding sources.
- Written preliminary approval from any areas, offices or departments that would be required for the proposal to be carried out.
- An explanation of how the proposal will benefit the student body at large and how the proposal fits within the mission of the JAC.
- Once submitted, the committee will meet and determine if the proposal meets the minimum required criteria. The committee will deny any proposal that does not meet the criteria.
- If the committee deems the proposal meets the minimum criteria, the committee chair will schedule a meeting with the submitter and the committee.
- During the meeting, the submitter will present the proposal to the committee and answer any follow-up questions.
- Following the scheduled meeting, the committee will discuss, modify if necessary, and vote on the proposal.
- If the proposal is approved by the committee and totals at least $10,000, the proposal is then sent to the Legislative Bodies to be voted on according to the Enactment Ratio detailed in the Joint Governance Policy.
- The same process would occur if the committee’s vote resulted in a tie.
- If the proposal is approved by the committee and totals less than $10,000, or is approved by the Legislative Bodies, the proposal is then sent to SOFO and related departments to begin processing
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Committee Chair at moglesby9@gatech.edu