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Creating Community. Presentation of Student Concerns Growth and Stewardship Committee 5-31-01. Three Areas of Concern. Financial Ownership Character. Financial Facts. 50% of UCSC Undergrads receive aid 25% of UCSC U.grads only receive loans Average student graduates $18,000 in debt.
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Creating Community Presentation of Student Concerns Growth and Stewardship Committee 5-31-01
Three Areas of Concern • Financial • Ownership • Character
Financial Facts • 50% of UCSC Undergrads receive aid • 25% of UCSC U.grads only receive loans • Average student graduates $18,000 in debt
Financial Concerns • Indirect: • Cost of services? • Transportation? • If I pay for it… • Do I govern it? • Obvious: • What comes from my pocket?
Ownership • Gives students a sense of pride • Empowers and engages them • Helps with retention and graduation
Ownership In Action • Planning Committees • Paid students • Majority students • Student schedules first • Things to Incorporate • Lounge/Study space • Undergrad. Offices? • Proximity
Environmental Blends in with landscape Transit friendly Responsible Social Blending purposes Multiple uses (ie: Science Library) Settings focused on the individual. Character takes shape