More correspondence from our pals at the ASUO, this time from PFC Chairman Oscar Guerra.

Dear ASUO Programs,

I am writing to inform you about discussion that has been taking place during Programs Finance Committee meetings. As most of you know, for the past three consecutive years the Programs Finance Committee has decided to correct it’s allocating mistakes by directly attacking Programming Stipends. This year, the discussion has continued and the revised version that will come to discussion in our next meeting is attached to this e-mail. In basic terms, all programs are looking at a $25 deduction from every Director and Program Coordinator position per month. Additionally, several programs that currently qualify for one Director stipend position will need to meet different dollar amounts in Administrative and Programming expenses. The result of this clause will be a complete loss of stipends for some Programs that have already been allocated during current PFC hearings.
I feel, as a PFC member and Chair of PFC, it is my duty to communicate with my constituents and inform you about the detrimental consequences PFC’s decision can bring upon programs. More importantly, programs the ASUO funds contribute to the cultural and physical development of our campus community and if the University of Oregon Administration cannot or simply does not support this financially, PFC should not take it upon itself to change the face of programming in the middle of the hearings process. I highly recommend that all your staff and program support attend the Programs Finance Committee on Thursday, February 15 and contribute to the discussion that will be going on. The Stipend Model is anticipated to come to a vote after the nights budget hearings (approximately 9:00pm).
If you have any questions, contact me or the rest of the PFC body.

Thank you for your time,

Oscar Guerra

It is good news to hear that PFC is voting on a Stipend reform model, regardless of how mild. The problem is that there will be a million group members present screaming bloody murder, and if the tone of Guerra’s letter is anything to go by, the PFC will probably be more than happy to bow to pressure and vote it down. If you’ve got the time, you should try to come down and voice your support for this “step-in-the-right-direction” reform. In fact, come by at 7:15 and cheer on the Commentator as our budget comes before PFC facing an Executive recommendation of an 11% cut (which, incidentally is about the sum of our non-printing costs.) The PFC meets in the EMU Boardroom, across from the Commentator office on the 3rd floor of the EMU.

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