2023-2024 Enhancement Fee

In 2023-2024, a total of $573,500 was allocated for student initiatives. The below chart provides the allocation of funds.

Categories Include:

Go Big: These are the large-scale, fun events! Events have included Casino Night, Spring Concert, Fall Fest, and various campus-wide activities. The Go Big category is intended to be large events that create memorable experiences for students. 

Belonging: This category is intended to help students feel a greater sense of belonging on campus. With deliberate attention to fostering students’ sense of connection to Saint Mary’s, events from fall 2023 that were captured by this category included enhanced welcome events, the diversity dance, the battle of the halls, and- ending the semester- the Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration. In addition, new lounge furniture lines the pool after being supported by the fee. Spring 2024 events featured first generation student events and a series of finals week events.

Exploration: The category of exploration includes the outdoor adventure program, which has gone on river rafting, camping, horse-back riding, and a variety of other trips off-campus. These once in a lifetime opportunities take advantage of the local Bay Area.

Wellness: Supporting students’ mind, body, and soul, the wellness category is intended to support student success by offering activities and initiatives that nourish students. Wellness initiatives included increased fitness classes, guest speakers and workshop organizers, and support for student events surrounding health and wellbeing. 

Student Development: The category of student development provides opportunities for students to develop their skills and talents through engaging and intentional programming. These activities are intended to enhance student engagement and have supported leadership development and student website opportunities, including a leadership conference, micro-grants for student-driven events, and the development of leadership opportunities.