Is It Approved for Funding?
No - cannot fund for promotional materials
The participants, the organization, and the University
For a resolution to pass, it requires approval from a simple majority of which body?
The Assembly
Pitt's 19th Chancellor
Joan Gabel
Who developed the first effective polio vaccine at Pitt?
Jonas Salk
A group of 24 members is traveling to Detroit for a competition and requesting 3 hotel rooms. Would you fund?
Yes - we don't have to fund all of their rooms!
Name 3 things that shared responsibility could include
Fundraising, sponsorships, price negotiations, deliberate efforts to reduce costs, out-of-pocket expenses, and dues collection.
No member of the Executive Board shall receive more than ___ unexcused absences from Planning sessions throughout their entire term
4
Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor, who has the primary responsibility for the University's academic mission
Joseph McCarthy
What year was the University of Pittsburgh founded?
1787
Pitt Dems wants to host Mayor Gainey to speak, but he is requesting an honorarium of $2,500. Would you fund?
No - he is currently running for re-election, and we cannot fund for the appearance of a candidate for public office
What are some things that a sustainable request would include?
Reusable tablecloths, biodegradable products
Name 3 responsibilities of Chief of Staff
Lead the Cabinet, lead FYC, assume responsibilities of Secretary of the Executive Board
Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Students
Marlin Nabors
What year did Pitt become a public university?
1966
Conservation Club is requesting $2,100 to plant gardens for native species throughout campus. Would you fund?
No - we cannot allocate funding for capital improvements
Requests should show a strong ____. The per capita expenditure for participants or attendees should be minimized. The need served and benefit derived from the request should be worth the per capita expenditure.
Cost-benefit analysis
Name the members of the Office of the Vice President
Elections Chair, Allocations Chair, Judicial Chair, Comms Chair
Vice Provost for Student Affairs
Carla Panzella
What is the most recent addition to Pitt's Nationality Rooms from 2019?
Philippine Nationality Room
Club lacrosse is asking for hotel rooms for their competition in Phoenix. There's 13 members going and 1 coach. They are asking for 4 hotel rooms. Would you fund?
Yes - the 4th hotel room would go towards the remaining student, not necessarily the coach
Which decisionmaking criteria is most important:
Request should demonstrate shared responsibility, the request should meet unsatisfied needs, the request should be important to the viability and existence of the organization
Convince Amelia (no correct answer)
Name the 4 student services provided by SGB
Legal services, New York Times Readership Program, student org office space, undergraduate conference fund for research
Chief of Police since January 2024
By what percentage did Joan Gabel's salary increase from the previous Chancellor?
36% (698,000 -> 950,000)