ASC of George Fox University

Student Project Fund Guidelines

The creation of this fund is intended to extend the reach of ASC into off campus communities with the intent of meeting needs in the spirit of Jesus' life.

The motivation for creating this fund is threefold. First, we recognize the immense need that exists throughout the world. While realizing money is not the sole solution to peoples and societies problems, it is needed. Second, we are aware of the wealth we possess, and our potential to make a positive impact on the lives of untold numbers of people. Finally, as Christians we believe it is our responsibility to care for God's creation and love His children. The creation of this fund is a step in this direction.

The SRF will be used by ASC to work through organizations and people whose work we respect and desire to support. The money will be distributed on the prerogative of ASC CC who will be responsible to distribute the fund in its entirety every year.

Specifications:

• The President will directly oversee the fund though ASC collectively will administer it.
  
• Appropriate organizations will be directly involved in the business of meeting needs and/or alleviating poverty.
  
• Donating towards scientific research, social activist organizations, or similar groups is not appropriate.
  
• The funds are not to be used to directly support current George Fox students, faculty, staff, and administration.
  
• An organization does not have to Christian in order for us to support them. However, the expectation is that any group we support will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the ethos of GFU.
  
• To ensure the accountability of funds donated, recipient organizations must have a verifiable online giving program and/or a be a 501c3.
  

Mission Statement: The Community Life Fund is designed to help enhance community on campus by providing funding for extracurricular and student-developed activities. The resources provided by this fund can be utilized by living areas (Residence Life), nonacademic groups, and individual students.

Guidelines:

• If a proposal exceeds $200, it must be brought before The Community Fund Committee, as well as ASC Central Committee before it is approved.
  
• All activities proposed must impact a minimum of 10 students.
  
• Not included are proposals which may be funded through the Student Project Fund, or from the Student Academic Needs budget.
  

Procedures:

• Included on the committee are two central committee members (one always being the Vice President) and two AAC's.
  
• Voting and discussion occurs through face-to-face meetings and emails, if necessary.
  
• RA's submit proposals directly to AAC's. All groups outside of Res. Life must submit proposals to ASC.
  

Community Life Fund Application

Purpose:
To provide aid for any student in special academic pursuit. Special academic pursuit includes, but is not limited to, students attending academic conferences and/or making presentations in a field of study. Students applying for funds must meet all criterion.

Criteria:

1. Must be a current full-time or part-time student attending classes on the Newberg campus.
   
2. Other funding sources must be researched and considered by the student.
   
3. The amount granted will not exceed 50% of the total cost if other monies are available.
   
4. The funds will contribute to or enhance the student's education at George Fox by enriching opportunities within their field of study.
   
5. Priority will be given to individuals whose experience will benefit the GFU community.
   
6. A student can only receive support once in any given semester.
   

Instructions:
Describe your request. Please be specific in describing the amount requested, expenses, other funding sources, and reason for the request. Please address specifically each of the criterion listed.

Funds are managed by the ASC Vice President. Requests for $50.00 or less can be granted by the Vice President. Requests for more than $50.00 or any one conference totaling more than $200 must be approved by central committee.

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