Funded Projects
Each year Student Support Fees are allocated to the Memorial Union. The funding is primarily intended to help defray annual operating costs, with excess funds targeted for improvements at the Memorial Union. Projects are planned with student input whenever possible. The improvements you see in the Memorial Union result directly from the Student Support Fee contributions. THANK YOU!
You are encouraged to communicate your ideas for future projects through one of the students organizations or contact me directly.
Robert Hiltunen, Associate Director of Auxiliary Services
Fiscal Year 2011-2012
During the 2011/2012 school year Student Support Fees contributed $525,068.88 to the Memorial Union. THANK YOU! The following table summarizes the uses of this contribution.
| General Operations Support Utilities, custodial, maintenance, insurance, administrative overhead, etc. General operations support covers the increased costs in payroll due to raises and other payroll expenses, utility costs, and other climbing supply costs for maintenance and upkeep of an aging building and its contents. | $477,448.52 |
| Student Office Phone/Network Connections IT monthly charges for telephone services and network connections in the Student Organizations space | $10,030.46 |
| Monthly Access Charges - Door Access IT monthly charge for network connections for card swipe for First Floor access | $2,631 |
| Wireless Network Access - Monthly Charges Became free to students beginning in January 2005. The Memorial Union pays per month per wireless access point to provide this free service | $3803.28 |
| Refurbish Food Mall Replaced salad bar with salad cooler and gave Food Mall a fresh look with paint and stainless steel cabinetry and facade. | $15,211.59 |
| Refinish Bowling Alley Lanes | $5,625 |
| Dining Seating in Keweenaw Commons | $10,319.03 |
| Total FY12 Expenses | $525,068.88 |
| Total FY12 Student Support Fees Collected | $525,068.88 |
Fiscal Year 2010-2011
During the 2010/2011 school year Student Support Fees contributed $525,068.88 to the Memorial Union. THANK YOU! The following table summarizes the uses of this contribution.
| General Operations Support Utilities, custodial, maintenance, insurance, administrative overhead, etc. General operations support covers the increased costs in payroll due to raises and other payroll expenses, utility costs, and other climbing supply costs for maintenance and upkeep of an aging building and its contents. | $499,306.12 |
| Student Office Phone/Network Connections IT monthly charges for telephone services and network connections in the Student Organizations space | $9,364.49 |
| Monthly Access Charges - Door Access IT monthly charge for network connections for card swipe for First Floor access | $2,631 |
| Wireless Network Access - Monthly Charges Became free to students beginning in January 2005. The Memorial Union pays per month per wireless access point to provide this free service | $3502.39 |
| Repair of Divider Walls in Isle Royale Ballroom | $6,061 |
| Refinish Bowling Alley Lanes | $4,203.86 |
| Total FY11 Expenses | $525,068.88 |
| Total FY10 Student Support Fees Collected | $525,068.88 |
Fiscal Year 2009-2010
During the 2009/2010 school year Student Support Fees contributed $541,433.69 to the Memorial Union. THANK YOU! The following table summarizes the uses of this contribution.
| General Operations Support Utilities, custodial, maintenance, insurance, administrative overhead, etc. General operations support covers the increased costs in payroll due to raises and other payroll expenses, utility costs, and other climbing supply costs for maintenance and upkeep of an aging building and its contents. | $445,248.21 |
| Student Office Phone/Network Connections IT monthly charges for telephone services and network connections in the Student Organizations space | $7,970.40 |
| Monthly Access Charges - Door Access IT monthly charge for network connections for card swipe for First Floor access | $2,631 |
| Wireless Network Access - Monthly Charges Became free to students beginning in January 2005. The Memorial Union pays per month per wireless access point to provide this free service | $2,851.33 |
| Purchase TV for Commons | $1,552 |
| Office Furniture To furnish Student Organization office, main office, and create new Conference Room 106A | $20,877 |
| Dining Seating To replace chairs in section 2 of the Keweenaw Commons | $11,707.75 |
| Total FY10 Expenses | $541,433.69 |
| Total FY10 Student Support Fees Collected | $541,433.69 |
Fiscal Year 2008-2009
During the 2008/2009 school year Student Support Fees contributed $535,408.65 to the Memorial Union. THANK YOU! The following table summarizes the uses of this contribution.
| General Operations Support Utilities, custodial, maintenance, insurance, administrative overhead, etc. General operations support covers the increased costs in payroll due to raises and other payroll expenses, utility costs, and other climbing supply costs for maintenance and upkeep of an aging building and its contents. | $453,629.63 |
| Student Office Phone/Network Connections IT monthly charges for telephone services and network connections in the Student Organizations space | $10,207.38 |
| Monthly Access Charges - Door Access IT monthly charge for network connections for card swipe for First Floor access | $2,165 |
| Wireless Network Access - Monthly Charges Became free to students beginning in January 2005. The Memorial Union pays per month per wireless access point to provide this free service | $2,129.64 |
| Refurbish Bowling Lanes | $2,226 |
| Student Organization Office Remodel Demolition of Red Metal Room and complete remodel and expansion of the Student Organization offices | $48,596 |
| Roof Repair | $5,955 |
| Ballroom Partition Remodel and Repair | $10,500 |
| Total FY09 Expenses | $535,408.65 |
| Total FY09 Student Support Fees Collected | $535,408.65 |
Fiscal Year 2007-2008
During the 2007/2008 school year Student Support Fees contributed $509,821 to the Memorial Union. THANK YOU! The following table summarizes the uses of this contribution.
| General Operations Support Utilities, custodial, maintenance, insurance, administrative overhead, etc. General operations support covers the increased costs in payroll due to raises and other payroll expenses, utility costs, and other climbing supply costs for maintenance and upkeep of an aging building and its contents. Michigan minimum wage rose to $7.15 this year. | $488,434 |
| Student Office Phone/Network Connections IT monthly charges for telephone services and network connections in the Student Organizations space | $10,875 |
| Monthly Access Charges - Door Access IT monthly charge for network connections for card swipe for First Floor access | $2,070 |
| Wireless Network Access - Monthly Charges Became free to students beginning in January 2005. The Memorial Union pays per month per wireless access point to provide this free service | $2,160 |
| Refinish Bowling Lanes | $2,082 |
| Purchase portable screens for meeting rooms and catering | $4,200 |
| Total FY08 Expenses | $509,821 |
| Total FY08 Student Support Fees Collected | $509,821 |
Fiscal Year 2006-2007
During the 2006/2007 school year Student Support Fees contributed $488,703 to the Memorial Union. THANK YOU! The following table summarizes the uses of this contribution.
| General Operations Support Utilities, custodial, maintenance, insurance, administrative overhead, etc. General operations support covers the increased costs in payroll due to raises and other payroll expenses, utility costs, and other climbing supply costs for maintenance and upkeep of an aging building and its contents. | $451,607 |
| Rise in Utility Costs over budgeted rise Number of units used was actually down | $2,036 |
| Student Office Phone/Network Connections IT monthly charges for telephone services and network connections in the Student Organizations space | $8,603 |
| Monthly Access Charges - Door Access IT monthly charge for network connections for card swipe for First Floor access | $2,079 |
| Wireless Network Access - Monthly Charges Became free to students beginning in January 2005. The Memorial Union pays per month per wireless access point to provide this free service | $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 | $3,800 |
| Total FY07 Expenses | $488,730 |
| Total FY07 Student Support Fees Collected | $488,730 |
