University Park Fee Board
Understanding the Fee Board
The University Park Fee Board
Each year, students pay one comprehensive fee referred to as the “Student Fee.” In the 2016-2017 academic year, the inaugural University Park Fee Board was formed. The Board heard over a dozen allocation requests from various administrative entities as well as requests from the University Park Allocation Committee (UPAC), which allocates funds to student organizations.
The UP Fee Board is comprised of 12 voting members. The presidents of both the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) as well as the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) are members of the Board, and each appoints additional members. The UPUA President appoints three members, while the GPSA President appoints two. The final members of the board are five At-Large members who are selected through an application and interview process held each spring semester. The diverse composition of the Board allows for collaboration and deliberation on allocation decisions.
The Board also contains four non-voting members including designees from the Chair of UPAC, the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Vice President for Business and Finance, and the Executive Vice President and Provost.
The University Park Fee Board
Representatives
Sean Eden
At-Large Representative
Sociology Major
I serve on the Student Fee Board because I want to hold ourselves accountable in ensuring fair representation of the entire student body and that fee dollars are used in the right spaces.
Josh Portney
GPSA Representative
Law Student
I serve on the Student Fee Board to ensure that every dollar of the student activity fee is spent on programs that truly support students’ well-being and are actually for their benefit.
Anthony Miduri
GPSA Representative
Brian Johnson
At-Large Representative
Supply Chain and Pre Med Major
As voting members, we represent both the students and their wallets – we must work to enhance campus life in a fiscally responsible manner.
Yifan Bu
UPUA Representative
Finance Major
I serve on the Student Fee Board as I believe in investing in initiatives that are for the students, ensuring the Student Fee is utilized in the most effective, efficient way possible to benefit every student.
Natalie Ritchie
At-Large Representative
Media Studies Major
I serve on the Student Fee Board to represent all students’ interests with their fees and to ensure all fees go towards our community.
Maguire Younes
UPUA Representative
I serve on the Student Fee Board because I believe in fostering transparency and ensuring that student fees are used to enhance the campus experience for all students.
Riegen Poduszlow
At-Large Representative
Security Risk and Analysis Major Masters in International Affairs
I serve on the fee board because I believe in the fair and equitable use of student fees, enhancing the student experience.
Sanjana Devarakona
UPUA Representative
I serve on the UPFB because I hope to make a lasting impact on Penn State’s campus and future students. I hope to build an empowering and caring environment for students to learn and grow.
Chair and Vice-Chair
Cierra Chandler
Chair
Graduate Student
I am excited to serve as the Chair of the UPFB and support the board’s mission of enhancing the out-of-class experience for our student community.
Mike Fowler
Vice-Chair
Political Science Major
The student fee is one of the most effective ways that all Penn State students can leave a lasting impact on the university for all future students across all 24 campuses. I serve on the UPFB to help ensure that the student initiated fee is able to augment the out-of-classroom experience for as many Penn State students as possible, while helping to support countless supportive resources for every undergraduate and graduate student on campus.
UPUA and GPSA Presidents
Zion Skyes
UPUA President
Global & National Studies and Political Science Major
I serve on the University Park Student Fee Board to advocate for student centered change on campus. It is my hope that through serving on this board, we are able to utilize the fees that we all pay in a cost-effective manner and provide maximum utility. If you ever see me around, feel free to ask me about the fee and how it impacts you!
Seth Hojnacki
GPSA President
Law School Student
As GPSA President, I serve on the Student Fee Board to advocate for initiatives that enhance the graduate student experience at Penn State.
Executive Committee
Alecia Heckman
Associate Strategic Communications Executive
Public Relations Major
I serve on the UPFB so I can help make sure all students know what their student fee is being used for!
Camryn O'Rourke
Chief Strategic Communications Executive
Public Relations Major
I strive to keep students informed and engaged with how their student fees are utilized, ensuring transparency and fostering a stronger connection between the board and the campus community.
Nick Sibley
Chief Budget and Planning Executive
Finance Major
I serve on the Student Fee Board because it allows me to embrace all of Penn State’s opportunities and have a direct impact on how they can be offered to the student body!
Clarissa Theiss
Chief Administrative Executive
Criminology and Political Science Major
I work for the Student Fee Board because students deserve to have their voices heard in how their money is spent.
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