Editor’s note: The following was provided by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Gage Sugden from Whitewater, WI, who is studying English at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, was selected to serve on the Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee for 2021-2. Sugden is representing Residence Hall Association.

SUFAC approves budgets to fund more than 100 activities, programs, and student organizations on campus.

“Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee is committed to ensuring the success of our student organizations and departments while maintaining the affordability of our university. Committee members are responsible for the allocation of more than $500,000 in student fees,” said Matthew Schweinert, chair of SUFAC. “When making budget recommendations on the distribution of segregated fees, members of the committee develop their skills as critical thinkers and communicators, as well as financial acumen.”

Students on the committee are selected from different university areas, including appointments from each college, Residence Hall Association, and Whitewater Student Government.