| Initiative Title | Reserve budget line for OAS |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | No |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | Creating a reserve fund directly supports our department’s goal of providing equitable access for all students. When unexpected accommodation needs come up, we must be able to respond quickly so students are not delayed or disadvantaged. Having reserve funds ensures that every student—no matter when they register, disclose a disability, or experience a new need will not experience barriers.
This helps us:
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Remove barriers as soon as they appear
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Provide services consistently and fairly
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Maintain compliance while upholding our commitment to equity and inclusion
In short, the reserve fund gives us the flexibility to provide timely, equitable access to all students, which is at the core of our department mission. |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | Students may face delays or barriers. |
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| Department Goals | Equitable access to all students |
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| Programs | |
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| Locations | |
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| Estimated Completion Date | |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
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| Importance | Low |
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| Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
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| Created | 12/08/2025 2:00 pm |
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| Updated | 12/08/2025 2:13 pm |
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Institutional Goals
| Goal |
How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
- MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS
- 4 Support of the Student Experience
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Equitability support student success. |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| Fund reserve line |
Admin and finance |
1 |
Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| When a student needs an accommodation at the last minute, we can respond right away instead of requesting additional funding. This means students don’t face delays or barriers. |
1 |
Assessment Methods
| Method |
Description |
Other Method |
Responsible Party |
| Tracking |
Usage of programs, services, participation can be tracked; demographic information may also be able to be collected. |
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OAS |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$30,000.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$0.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
|
Facility
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
|
Supply
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
|
Staffing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Training
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Marketing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Other
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| OAS Reserve Funds line |
$30000.00
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- Administration and Finance, VP Office
- Admissions and Recruitment
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| TOTAL: |
$30,000.00 / $0.00 |
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Prioritization
This is initiative is ready for prioritization.
Assessment
| Date | Department Name | Status | Cost to Date | Funding Source | |
| 12/08/2025 | Accessibility Services | In progress | 0.00 | Operating Budget | |
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