Student Activity Fee Annual Report July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007
A Student Activity fee ($.75 per credit hour Fall 2006; $1.00 per credit hour effective Spring 2007) is required for all students registered for credit classes. The fee subsidizes student activities’ programming as well as cultural events including Arts Array/Film Series. VHCC students receive free admission to all of these events. Student Activity Fee funds are spent within limits set through a budget prepared by the college administration and approved by the Local Board.
Revenue Collections for 2006-2007		37,302
At the end of each fiscal year, unspent funds are moved to a Student Activity Fee Reserve Account. The Reserve Fund is then used to support the following year's budget with some funds being kept in reserve for special projects.
Reserve Fund July 1, 2006		10,048
Total Funds Available		47,350
Less: Expenditures		$(32,449)
Reserve Fund Balance June 30, 2007		$14,901
Expenditure Detail
Student Development Office: funds in this category are used to support student activities and events such as Back to School Bash, Spring Picnic, College Night, Town Forums, and VCCS student-sponsored events. Funds in this category are also used to support student organizations. During 2006-2007 funding for student organizations was as follows: $100 for College Choir; $100 for Criminal Justice Association; $100 for VATNP Nursing Club; $100 for Phi Theta Kappa; $100 for IMPACT; and $100 for Horticulture Club.		$(11,769)
Student Government Association: funds in this category are used to support attendance at state Leadership Conferences and SGA student activities.		(1,100)
Arts Array: Funds in this category are used to provide support for the College's program of performing arts.		(5,500)
Local Drama: Funds in this category are used to provide support for productions of the Theatre Department.		(2,000)
Commencement: Funds in this category are used to cover expenditures associated with the annual commencement ceremony.		(7,711)
Photo ID System: Funds in this category are used to purchase supplies for the photo ID system.		-
Orientation: funds in this category are used to provide materials and refreshments for new student orientation sessions.		(3,020)
Diplomas: Funds in this category are used to purchase diplomas.		(699)
Student Wellness Program: Funds in this category are used to provide a student wellness program. This includes access to the Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center at reduced rates.		(650)
		(32,449)