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Student Support Fee Use Summary

Fiscal Year:  2006-07  | 2005-06  |  2004-05  |  2003-04  |  2002-03  |  2001-02

Fiscal Year 2006-07

During the 2006-07 School Year Student Support Fees contributed $488,730 to the Memorial Union. The
funding was primarily intended to help defray annual operating costs, with excess funds targeted for improvements at the Memorial Union. Projects were planned with student input whenever possible. The improvements you see in the MUB result directly from Student Support Fee contributions. THANK YOU! The following table summarizes the uses of the 2006-2007 contribution.
http://www.admin.mtu.edu/admin/boc/policy/ch9/ch9p22.htm  (link to Board of Control policy - MUB Student Fees)
FY 2005-06 Total Student Support Fees Collected $488,703
Expenses:
   Actual already spent from student fees collected in 2005-2006
   General Operations Support (Admin payroll, Custodial, Maintenance, Utilities, Insurance) $451,607
   Rise in Utility Costs over budgeted rise (# of units used was actually down) $2,036
   Student Offices Phone/Net Connections $8,603
   Monthly Access Charges-Door Access $2,079
   Wireless Network Access - Monthly Charges $3,168
   Materials to replace Stair Treds $1,793
   Materials to repair banquet chairs $675
   Repair Northern Exterior Doors $3,270
   Update/Improve Building Signage $5,444
   Refinish Bowling Lanes $5,274
   Finish Datolite Room Remodel(cabinet) $987
   Photos for hanging in Public Spaces $3800
   
Total Expenses $488,730

Notes of Explanation:
General Operations Support:
Utilities, custodial, maintenance, insurance, administrative overhead, etc. General operations support covers the increased costs in payroll costs due to raises, retirement, and other payroll expenses, rising utility costs (up $17,809 over FY06), and other climbing supply costs for maintenance an upkeep of an aging building and its contents. Michigan minimum wage rose to $6.95 this year.
Student Offices Phone/Net Connections:
IT monthly charges for telephone service and network connections in the student organizations space.
Monthly Access Charge-Door Card Reader/Commons Computers:
IT monthly charge for network connections for card swipe for first floor access.
Auxiliary Technology Support:
Annual fee for technical support of computers in student organizations space.
Wireless Network Access:
Became free to students beginning in January 2005. The Memorial Union pays per month per wireless hub to provide this free service.
 
You are encouraged to communicate your ideas for future projects through one of the student organizations or contact me directly. Theresa Coleman-Kaiser, Director of Memorial Union and Rozsa Center Operations, 487-2543 (tacolema@mtu.edu)
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Fiscal Year 2005-06

During the 2005-06 School Year Student Support Fees contributed $488,903.80 to the Memorial Union. The funding was primarily intended to help defray annual operating costs with excess funds targeted for improvements at the Memorial Union. Projects were planned with student input whenever possible. The improvements you see in the MUB result directly from Student Support Fee contributions. THANK YOU! The following table summarizes the actual and in-progress uses of the 2005-2006 contribution.
http://www.admin.mtu.edu/admin/boc/policy/ch9/ch9p22.htm  (link to Board of Control policy - MUB Student Fees)
FY 2005-06 Total Student Support Fees Collected $488,904
Expenses:
   Actual already spent from student fees collected in 2005-2006
   General Operations Support (Admin payroll, Custodial, Maintenance, Utilities, Insurance) $299,766
   Rise in Utility Costs over budgeted rise (# of units used was actually down) $3,444
   Student Offices Phone/Net Connections $8,550
   Monthly Access Charges-Door Access $2,346
   Auxiliary Technology Support $2,000
   Wireless Network Access - Monthly Charges $2,400
   Install Additional Wireless Hubs $2,070
   Replace deteriorated wireless hubs (old) $2,140
   Complete Pizza Shop Remodel $11,420
   Sound Upgrade in Ballroom $5,779
   Repair Loading Dock Doors $7,486
   Create conference room in Room 100 (Datolite) $12,543
   Purchase additional folding tables $5,733
   Expand Room Scheduling Program $2,708
   Hire professional consultant to outsource campus vending program $32,439
   Carpet and paint for Student Organizations Offices $12,500
   Roof Repairs $17,800
   Subtotal - spent in 2005-2006 $431,125
   
   In-progress to be spent in 2005-2006 from student fees collected in 2004-2005
   Amount left to be spent from student fees collected in 2005-2006
Unallocated - For other projects as to be determined
$57,779
Total Expenses $488,904

Notes of Explanation:
General Operations Support:
Utilities, custodial, maintenance, insurance, administrative overhead, etc. General operations support covers the increased costs in payroll costs due to raises, retirement, and other payroll expenses, rising utility costs (up $6,019 over FY06), and other climbing supply costs for maintenance and upkeep of an aging building and its contents.
Student Offices Phone/Net Connections:
IT monthly charges for telephone service and network connections in the student organizations space.
Monthly Access Charge-Door Card Reader/Commons Computers:
IT monthly charge for network connections for card swipe for first floor access.
Auxiliary Technology Support:
Annual fee for technical support of computers in student organizations space.
Wireless Network Access:
Became free to students beginning in January 2005. The Memorial Union pays per month per wireless hub to provide this free service.
Unallocated:
Future projects under consideration include furniture upgrades for the Keweenaw Commons, upgrades to Isle Royale Ballroom interior finishes, flat screen televisions for Keweenaw Commons, smart classroom technology for meeting rooms, air-conditioning for first floor meeting rooms and offices, replace Peninsula Room dividers, and conference and guest room furniture.
 
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Fiscal Year 2004-05

During the 2004-05 School Year Student Support Fees contributed $464,814.77 to the Memorial Union. The funding was primarily intended to help defray annual operating costs with excess funds targeted for improvements at the Memorial Union. Projects were planned with student input whenever possible. The improvements you see in the MUB result directly from Student Support Fee contributions. THANK YOU! The following table summarizes the actual and in-progress uses of the 2004-2005 contribution.
http://www.admin.mtu.edu/admin/boc/policy/ch9/ch9p22.htm  (link to Board of Control policy - MUB Student Fees)
FY 2004-05 Total Student Support Fees Collected $464,815
Expenses:
   Actual already spent from student fees collected in 2004-05
   General Operations Support (Admin payroll, Custodial, Maintenance, Utilities, Insurance) $293,347
   Rise in Utility Costs over budgeted rise (# of units used was actually down) $18,181
   Student Offices Phone/Net Connections $5,903
   Monthly Access Charges-Door Access $2,485
   Auxiliary Technology Support $2,400
   Wireless Network Access $3,750
   Repair Johnson Control Unit for Remote Building Controls $1,129
   Two Computer Projectors $4,354
   Asbestos Abatement $2,692
   Food and Vending Professional Consultant $2,873
   Two Laser Printers $2,802
   Diebold (Dining Dollars/Express Cash) Upgrade $2,995
   Begin Pizza Shop Remodel $3,970
   Bowling Lane Refinishing $1,946
   Replace Pizza Oven $13,757
   Upgrade mobile radios $4,257
   Security Storage Unit $1,138
   Replace Counter-top in Corner Store $710
   Repair Crumbling Brick on Building Exterior $3,440
   Subtotal - spent in 2003-04 $372,128
   
   In-progress to be spent in 2005-2006 from student fees collected in 2004-2005
   Complete Pizza Shop Remodel (E) $7,500
   Repair Loading Dock Doors (E) $6,000
   TV's, Smart Classroom, and Technology Upgrades (E) $40,000
   Sound Upgrade in Ballroom (E) $6,000
   Furniture Upgrade in Keweenaw Commons (E) $15,000
   Unallocated - For other projects as to be determined $18,187
   Subtotal - to be spent in 2005-2006 $92,687
Total Expenses $464,815

Notes of Explanation:
General Operations Support:
Utilities, custodial, maintenance, insurance, administrative overhead, etc. General operations support is covers the increased costs in payroll costs due to raises, retirement, and other payroll expenses, rising utility costs, and other climbing supply costs for maintenance an upkeep of the building and its contents.
Student Offices Phone/Net Connections:
IT monthly charges for telephone service and network connections in the student organizations space.
Monthly Access Charge-Door Card Reader/Commons Computers:
IT monthly charge for network connections for card swipe for first floor access.
Auxiliary Technology Support:
Annual fee for technical support of computers in student organizations space.
Wireless Network Access:
Became free to students beginning in January. The Memorial Union pays per month per wireless hub to provide this free service.
Computer Projectors:
Are free for student use in the building.
(E) = Estimated
 
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Fiscal Year 2003-04

During the 2003-04 School Year Student Support Fees contributed $462,767 to the Memorial Union. The funding was primarily intended to help defray annual operating costs with excess funds targeted for improvements at the Memorial Union. Projects were planned with student input whenever possible. The improvements you see in the MUB result directly from Student Support Fee contributions. THANK YOU! The following table summarizes the actual and in-progress uses of the 2003-2004 contribution.
http://www.admin.mtu.edu/admin/boc/policy/ch9/ch9p22.htm  (link to Board of Control policy - MUB Student Fees)
FY 2003-04 Total Student Support Fees Collected $462,767
Expenses:
   Actual already spent from student fees collected in 2003-04
   General Operations Support $347,523
   Student Offices Phone/Net Connections $5,903
   Monthly Access Charges-Door Access/Commons Computers $936
   Auxiliary Technology Support $2,400
   Subtotal - spent in 2003-04 $356,762
   
   In-progress to be spent in 2004-05 from student fees collected in 2003-04
   Deli Remodel (E) $10,000
   Point of Sale System (E) $70,000
   To be determined in consultation with students $26,005
   Subtotal - spent in 2004-05 $106,005
Total Expenses $462,767

Notes of Explanation:
General Operations Support:
Utilities, custodial, maintenance, insurance, administration overhead, etc. Increase in the amount of general operations support is due to increase in payroll costs due to raises, retirement, and other payroll expenses, rising utility costs, and other climbing supply costs for maintenance and upkeep of the building and its contents.
Student Offices Phone/Net Connections:
IT monthly charges for telephone service and network connections in the student organizations space.
Monthly Access Charge-Door Card Reader/Commons Computers:
IT monthly charge for network connections for card swipe for first floor access and general-use computers in the Keweenaw Commons.
Auxiliary Technology Support:
Annual fee for technical support of computers in student organizations space.
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Fiscal Year 2002-03

FY 2002-03 Student Support Feees $451,194
Expenses:
   General Operations Support $291,637
   Student Offices Phone/Net Connections $7,133
   Paint First Floor Corridors, Stairwells, etc. $13,590
   Tech Express Service Counter $35,387
   Bowling Alley Pin Setter Upgrade $1,550
   MUB Expansion Master Plan $4,319
   Security Cameras/Door Access/Installation $5,955
   Monthly Access Charges-Door Access/Commons Computers $936
   Auxiliary Services Deficit Reduction (Prior Operating Years) $90,687
Total Expenses $451,194

Notes of Explanation:
General Operating:
Utilities, custodial, maintenance, administration overhead, etc.
MUB Expansion Master Plan:
$128,600 paid from 2001-02 fees. $4,319 paid from 2002-03 fees.
Security Cameras/Door Access:
Cost for installing card access reader on first floor for student offices along with
security camera system in food mall and building entries.
Monthly Access Charge-Door Card Reader/Commons Computers:
IT monthly charge for network connections
Auxiliary Services Deficit Reduction:
Amount applied to reducing the deficit that built up over several years in Auxiliary Services.
The Memorial Union was a major contributor to those losses and was subsidized by other
Auxiliary operations. The accumulated MUB operating deficit from FY 97 through FY 01
was $1,277,144. Starting in FY 02 with Student Support Fees MUB operations
finished with positive balances that were used for improvements.
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Fiscal Year 2001-02

During the past School Year Student Support Fees contributed approximately $446,000 to the Memorial Union. The funding was intended to help defray annual operating costs and fund improvements at the Memorial Union. Projects were planned with the help of various student groups including the MUB Board and USG. The improvements you see in the MUB result directly from Student Support Fee contributions. THANK YOU! The following table summarizes the actual and in-progress uses of the 2001-2002 contribution.
Project Actual Cost Completed Notes
MUB Operational Support $231,800 Yes Amount needed to balance operating Budget in FY 2001-02
Balcony off ballroom lobby $37,455 Yes Completed July, 2002
Tile West Entrance Floor/Stairs $3,310 Yes Completed May, 2002
Student office Phone/
Net connection Annual Cost
$5,537 Yes Total cost for FY 2001-02
Alumni Lounge Lighting $3,604 Yes Completed July, 2002
3-Phase electrical BR south wall $2,200 Yes Completed December, 2001
Commons Face-Lift: Carpet,Paint, Tile, Furniture, Wall Decor, Cappuccino Machine (est.)$37,000 No Completed in October, 2002
Bowling Alley/Billiards Room TVs $1,500 Yes Completed October, 2001
Billiard Room Carpeting $3,406 Yes Completed September, 2002
MUB Expansion/Renovation Master Plan
($120,188 from 01-02,
Balance $24,812 from 02-03 Fees)
(est.)$145,000 No Completed by December 31, 2002
Total FY02 Project Costs $470,812  
Total FY02 Student Fees $446,000  
To be paid from FY 02-03 Fees $24,812  
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You are encouraged to communicate your ideas for future projects through
one of the student organizations or contact me directly.
- Theresa Coleman-Kaiser, Director of Memorial Union and Rozsa Center Operations,
(906) 487-2543    E-mail: tacolema@mtu.edu
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