ASEOU Student Government
Welcome Back Mountaineers!

         

As the sun rises for the 2007-2008 school year at Eastern Oregon University, I am pleased to welcome both returning and new students to campus. This is your year to make the best of your education and extracurricular activities. There have never been so many opportunities for you to get involved and show your school spirit. There are numerous sporting events, student clubs, organizations, committees, and volunteer work to be done on campus and in the community. I am optimistic that all of us as a student body will use this year to advance our learning both in and out of the classroom. Such learning will prove valuable both now and in the future. 
                  Eastern is privileged to have all of you on campus and no doubt, your talents, interests, and energy will contribute throughout the year. Eastern is a unique college and one that I have enjoyed attending for the past two years. Class sizes are small, giving extra opportunities for learning through faculty members, the campus is impressive during every season, and we have a diverse population of students.
                  In the words of John Whittier, “For all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: It might have been!”  Don’t let your college experience pass you by without learning by doing. You need not be an expert in something on or off campus to become involved. That is why we are all here, to learn and grow in positive ways. You may want to start a club, improve a program, teach an Intact course, get a job on the campus, become an Orientation leader, run for a position in the Student Government, get involved with intramural sports, or try countless other pursuits. Whatever you do, do it with everything you’ve got!
Our mission as your Student Government is to advocate for students, working with faculty, staff, administration, and community members to make EOU a better university for students.  We certainly cannot do this alone.  Remember, you are all members of ASEOU (Associated Students of Eastern Oregon University), and as such, are all entitled to a constant line of support. I ask all for our support so that we may work together. I invite you to stop by our office for direction, conversation, or opportunities to help. We are located on the third floor of Hoke, room 312 and 313. Call us at 962-3387 or e-mail us at aseou@eou.edu.
                 
May your year and future be bright,
Nick Romriell
ASEOU, Student Body President
Room: Hoke 312
Voice:  962-3387
E-mail: aseou@eou.edu
By Nick; Student Body President and Katy: VP for Campus Affairs
The ASEOU
 Student Government would like to update the campus on a few subjects we feel are important. We hope that as we continue to supply information to the student body that it may prove beneficial to you.
First, the Senate Allocations Committee is a student fee funded committee that meets twice a term to ‘allocate’ or distribute money to clubs and individuals. Clubs and individuals looking for money to fund travel, events, or lectures can come to the committee and request funds. Applications are available online at the ASEOU website or in the ASEOU offices, Hoke 312. Clubs are required to do at least 20 hours of community service. Applicants are required to explain the benefit of the event, lecture, or travel for the campus as a whole and prepare an expense sheet including contributions from the club or individual themselves. The individual or a club member must be present and prepared to speak at the Senate Allocation meeting. Senate Allocations has funding of almost $25,000.00 for the whole year! All to help students and clubs succeed!
                  It is not a painful process to fill out a request. We want to help educate the campus on this important opportunity that happens two times every quarter. If you aren’t sure when the meetings occur, please stop by Hoke 312 or go online to our web site at www.eou.edu/aseou to find the days and times under the “Senate Allocations Committee” box.
                  Second, we will be offering two Intact Classes in the winter and spring. One class offers an internship opportunity for students who would like to work directly with the executives of ASEOU in the office. The other class offers an opportunity to gain credit for attending senate meetings and participating in ASEOU events. 
                  Third, in light of the three-year budget cut proposal, we know that many students have questions. As your Student Government we are here to help. If you have questions or concerns about the plan or more information on the plan, please e-mail us at aseou@eou.edu or stop by our office, Hoke 312. Our office is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. We urge all students to get educated about the plan and to make suggestions before the cut off which will be during the third week of November. We will be trying our best to educate as many students as possible through class visits, e-mails, and more.

BY Doctor Ayeliya

Communication and Culture Dir.
What is there for Students to involve on campus!
ASEOU has many         committees for Students to become members of and make decisions that are in the interests of students. There are many committees that ASEOU would like students to be members of. These committees  vote on decisions that affect students. Not only will students make decisions but they will  also learn about things that they as   students  don’t usually get the chance to know. By getting      involved in committees it will enlighten students to know  the     challenges that the University is facing , in turn, enabling students to educate other students about them. They will also gain the knowledge and experiences in  committee meetings and be able to grow and know EOU better. ASEOU is   looking for students to serve on these  committees and to contribute  meaningfully to the campus. It is easy to get involved
EOU Committees
Tech Fee Committee
Student Affairs Committee
Budget and Planning  Committee
Parking Appeals Committee
Academic Standards Committee
Executive Committee
Athletic Committee
Financial Aid Committee
Academic Support Committee
Assembly Grievance Committee
Educational Policy and Curriculum Committee
Diversity Committee
Student Fee Committee
We aslo have ajudicatiors postions available for student to fill up. There are many opportuniteis at ASEOU for students. Get inlvove, learn, expereinces and build your resume.
If you are interested,  come to ASEOU’s  office located in Hoke 312 third floor or visit the ASEOU webpage at: http://www3.eou.edu/aseou/.
By Katy
VP for Campus Affairs
ASEOU Senate Meetings
For the 2007/2008 school year,   Senate Meetings will be held WEEKLY in Hoke Main Lounge (2nd floor) on  Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. All students of the University are  welcome and     encouraged to attend the ASEOU Senate meetings. We encourage students to attend these meetings for a number of  reasons.
1) To bring questions and                concerns forward
2) To be an active voice on campus
3) To bring about positive change.
By Katy
VP for Campus Affairs
Senate Allocations
The Senate Allocations Committee is a student fee funded committee that meets twice a term to ‘allocate’ or distribute money to clubs and individuals. Clubs and individuals looking for money to fund travel, events, or lectures can come to the committee and request funds. Applications are available online at the ASEOU website or in the ASEOU offices, Hoke 312. Clubs are required to do at least 20 hours of community service, applicants are required to explain the benefit of the event, lecture, or travel for the campus as a whole, and prepare an expense sheet including contributions from the club or individual themselves. The individual or a club member must be present and prepared to speak at the Senate Allocation meeting. Senate Allocations has funding of almost $25,000.00 for the whole year! All to help students and clubs succeed!
OSCC 10th Anniversary (AP)
By: Brenda Sifuentez
Calling all OSCC Alumni! The 18th Annual Northwest Student Leadership Conference marks the 10th anniversary of the creation of Oregon Students of Color Coalition. We are inviting all OSCC Alumni and coalition partners to join the current OSCC board for a night of giving and to celebrate past victories and look at future goals of the organization. This is a great opportunity for alumni, coalition partners, and current OSCC students to meet and network. This event will take place Friday, November 9th 2007 at Portland State University in the Multi-Cultural Center from 7:00-9:00pm. For more information about this event, or if you are a former OSCC member, please contact Brenda Sifuentez at (503)286-0477 or e-mail at brenda@orstudents.org

 

By Meghan Kalkstein (AP)
Eugene - Universities across Oregon could be changing the way students pay for college.
 Today a committee of students and financial aid officials proposed replacing some fees, with a tuition hike. But students wouldn't actually pay more.
Oregon University students who plan for tuition, often get a shock when they get the final bill. But there is a new effort to get rid of some hidden fees.
"Resource fees? Uh, I do not know, sorry," says UO Freshman Sander Cole. To be exact, their programmatic resource fees. You know, that cost over and above tuition that most U of O students have to pay?
"Your parents just get the bill," explains student Helen Metts. And when they do, often there are extra fees, of up to $700. "Some of our academic programs charge an additional fee for students who are in that particular major or program," says Elizabeth Bickford with the University's Financial Aid program.
But some students say that isn't always clear. "It's not as transparent as tuition, in that they kind of happen after the fact and they're tacked on when someone signs up for a class or someone registers for a program," says Tom Hojem with the O.S.A.
Students say one of the problems with the resource fee is that their not added into the final tuition bill so it can make it really difficult when they're trying to determine what they'll need for financial aid.
"The problem is they aren't predictable so when someone is trying to forecast their finances for the year or next 4 years they aren't able to take into account the resource fees that are less predictable than tuition," says Hojem.
To keep costs predictable, a new plan would eliminate the fees, and shift them into to tuition. So tuition would go up as much as 10 percent, but Bickford explains: "we're not increasing tuition, all we're doing is rolling current existing fees into tuition and everything would be called tuition.
So students can easily see the bottom line. "Well because it's your money you should be informed on why you're spending it and what kinds of things your spending it on," says Metts.
The plan also allows universities to charge students in certain majors more tuition. The board will vote on this early next year, and wouldn't be implemented until fall 2008.
AEOU Students Government News and Report
Jan.1, 2007
ASEOU is pleased to welcome students back from winter break. We still want you to know that this is your year to make the best of your education and extracurricular activities. There are numerous events including student clubs, organizations, committees, and volunteer work available for students and on campus. Student Government would like to give an update about campus on a few subjects that are important to students. We hope that as we continue to update information the student body that it may prove beneficial to you.
First of all we want to highlight on the EOU Final Repositioning Plan. We feel that students are the priority on campus and we must educate students about what is going on with programs that were mentioned to be cut in the draft plan. With the hard work of the BART, they were able to save most of the programs that were previously cut in the draft plan.  With hard work they were able to retain most of the programs, including the minors in Physics and Pre-engineering, the Major in Modern Languages and Global Cultures, the off-campus Literature/Film Concentrations, the English/Writing Literature/Film Concentration, the major in Mathematics, and the minor in Geology. The Community School of the Arts through 2008-2009 as it is also retained but with different funding.  As your Student Government we are here to help. If you have questions or concerns about the plan, please e-mail us at aseou@eou.edu or stop by our office at Hoke 312. Our office is open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can also read the plan at the EOU president’s page:  http://www.eou.edu/pres/.
Secondly, the Senate Allocations Committee is a student fee funded committee that meets twice a term to ‘allocate’ or distribute money to clubs and individuals. Clubs and individuals looking for money to fund travel, events, or lectures can come to the committee and request funds. Applications are available online at the ASEOU website: http://www3.eou.edu/aseou/, or in the ASEOU offices, Hoke 312. Clubs are required to do at least 20 hours of community service. Applicants are required to explain the benefit of the event, lecture, or travel for the campus as a whole and prepare an expense sheet including contributions from the club or individual themselves. The individual or a club member must be present and prepared to speak at the Senate Allocation meeting. All to help students and clubs succeed! The first Senate allocation meeting for this term is due on January 24th, 2008. If you aren’t sure when the meetings occur, please stop by Hoke 312 or go online to our web site to find the days and times under the “Senate Allocations Committee” box. ASEOU Student Government has community services and ideas for your club if you are looking for them.
We also want to remind students that senate meetings are every Monday from 5:30pm-6:30pm in the Hoke Main Lounge, please feel free to join us for discussion.  For events visit ASEOU; and remember that every Fridays is “Pride Friday”, WEAR BLUE, GET LOUD

 

BY Doctor Ayeliya
Communication and Culture Dir.
Truth About Credit Cards
Feb.14, 2008
Applying for a student credit card can be a lot of excitement, but is it useful?  It is estimated that college students in America incur an average of $4000 debt in their college “career.” What students fail to realize is that credit cards can really hurt them in the long-run if they don’t know how to use them properly. Credit card companies come with every trick in the book in order to bribe students so that they can sign them up for a credit card.  Why do they want students to sign up for a credit card so badly?  It’s simple, companies are hoping students spend as much as possible so that interest builds each month.  We are not saying credit cards are bad, we are just briefly explaining the downfalls of signing up for a credit card on the spot without reading the fine print. Here are the some ways credit card companies try to lure college students on campus 1) Ah, the freebies!  Who doesn’t love to get a free t-shirt or a free burrito at the local taco shop?  Students will do anything for a free item.  Why is this you might ask?  Well, this is quite simple answer: most students are broke!  The only thing the credit card company representative cares about though is meeting a particular quota.  They are going to tell students everything positive about a card hoping they sign up without fully explaining the legal obligations and hikes in interest rates that may occur after using the card for a certain length of time.
Due to these concerns, ASEOU Student Government is helping with a campaign on campus called the “Truth about Credit.” Student Government is working with Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs) on the national level.  U.S. PIRG is a federation that takes on powerful interests on behalf of the American public, working to win concrete results for our health and our well-being. The campaign is against the unfair practices of credit cards companies on campus. To effectively understand these issues ASEOU is conducting a credit card survey to find out the problems students face with credit cards.
In other news, the Student Fee Committee is working diligently this term to allocate incidental fee money for next year. The incidental fee supports activities such as athletics, student activities, student clubs, and many other student led activities on campus. If you would like to learn more about the incidental fee, what it pays for, or the budget process please contact aseou@eou.edu. Finally, ASEOU wants to inform students that the $100 late fee that has normally been charged to your student accounts early in the quarter will be eliminated effective spring term. However, we encourage students to do their best to register early and to not wait until fourth week or later to sign up for a class.

 

 

 

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