Student Life Resources
Across campus you will find opportunities to make friends, learn something new and connect to the Cascadia community. The Office of Student Life can help you find your place and a sense of purpose while you are here.
About the Office
The Office of Student Life offers events, programs, and services to promote student leadership and involvement in the campus community. Our office oversees student government, clubs, budgets for student-funded programs, student organizations, new student orientation and graduation.
Services Provided
Copying and printing requests are used for printing a CEO completed design and when you have your own original design you would like printed. Limits may be placed on the number of posters printed depending on size and resource availability.
Sizes Offered
- Flyers (8.5" x 11”)
- Posters (11" x 17”)
- Handbills (4.25" x 5.5”)
- Sandwich Board Poster (24" x 36”)
How to Request
Email ceo@cascadia.edu with:
- Size
- Quantity
- File attached as a JPG or PNG>
Copying and printing requests are due 4 business days from the date needed.
To reduce waste and conserve resources, Student Life has an inventory of event supplies available to S&A funded programs to use. We recommend you check in with the Office of Student Life to see our available supplies before purchasing anything for your events.
Example resources include:
- Tablecloths
- Compostable single use serving ware
- Food serving supplies
- Spinning prize wheel
- And more!
How to Request
Submit the Supply Request Form two weeks prior to date needed. Resource availability is not guaranteed, and these supplies are first come first served. For a complete list of items available, please contact StudentPrograms@Cascadia.edu .
Graphic design services include:
- Event poster design
- Logos related to S&A funded programs and initiatives
How to Request
Requests can be submitted through the CEOs Graphic Design Request Form. Graphic design requests should be submitted 3 weeks prior to the date needed. Access to this service may be limited depending on the project's scope.
Requests for our lovable college mascot, Kody the Kodiak, is available for on-campus events.
How to Request
Email ceo@cascadia.edu with:
- Time
- Date
- Location where Kody is needed>
- Duration of appearance (15 minutes, 45 minutes, etc.)
Completion of this request does not guarantee an appearance.
Kody's Weekly is a digital newsletter filled with updates on events and activities happening around campus, club meeting times, and more! This newsletter is published and sent out every Monday to all employees and to students who sign up to be on the mailing list.
Kody's Weekly priority posting is Student Life , Student-Funded programs, and then the broader campus community. All posts and events to be included as space allows and at the discretion of Student Life staff. Advertisements about registering for courses or academic programs are not allowed.
How to Request
Requests can be submitted through the Kody's Weekly & TP Times Request Form. Requests are due Wednesdays by 5:00pm.
The Office of Student Life is available to assist with purchasing items for S&A funded programs. The requesting group will coordinate all necessary purchases with Student Life staff before making a purchase.
How to Make a Purchase
- Request temporary use of the Student Life credit card - The Office of Student Life has a Cascadia College department credit card that can be checked out for purchases. A Purchase Request Form must be submitted to reserve the credit card. The credit card must be returned the same day it is checked out, along with an itemized receipt showing the items purchased.
- Request a check to be paid to a specified vendor - requires at least three weeks advance notice.
For assistance with purchasing, please email studentprograms@cascadia.edu
The office The Office of Student Life oversees two social media accounts where we can re-share a post/image/reel of your event or activity to our Facebook (Cascadia Student Life) or Instagram (@Cascadia_Kodiaks) accounts.
How to Request
For a re-share to our Facebook and Instagram stories, please tag @Cascadia_Kodiaks or send the post you want shared via direct message. All requests are at the discretion of Student Life staff.
The TP Times is a newsletter posted on the back of the bathroom stall doors. The newsletter operates on a biweekly schedule (every two weeks). The earlier you submit your event, the better your chances of having your event included in an upcoming issue.
The TP Times is limited to Student Life and club events or activities, and Student-Funded programs. Any other requests from the broader campus will be at the discretion of Student Life staff, and as space allows. We will not include advertisements about registering for courses or academic programs, or outside community events unless directly connected to a college department or student clubs. No images or flyers are included in TP Times, only text descriptions.
How to Request
Requests can be submitted through the Kody's Weekly & TP Times Request Form, and are due on Wednesday by 5:00pm two weeks prior to the Friday posting date.;
All S&A funds are required to adhere to state and campus guidelines. Any relevant documents can be found here.
Services & Activities Fees
Overview
The Services and Activities (S&A) Fee is fee included in tuition for most students attending Cascadia College. This fee helps support student-centered programs, services, and events on campus.
The funds collected through the S&A Fee are allocated by the Services and Activities Fee (S&A) Budget Committee. The budget is then managed by the Office of Student Life and the Events & Advocacy Board (EAB) to ensure the money is used in ways that reflect student priorities and benefit the student community.
Each year, the Events and Advocacy Board (EAB) forms a student-majority committee, called the Services & Activities (S&A) Budget Committee to determine how these fees should be redistributed to benefit the student body. The committee follows a thoughtful process that ensures student voices are prioritized. This includes requesting and reviewing budget proposals from a variety of campus departments and programs, then carefully deliberate on how funds should be allocated.
The funds are used to support a wide range of student-focused services such as student jobs, campus events and activities, support for student communities, programming, and other valuable campus resources and amenities.
To learn more about the annual budget review process, visit EAB in the Involvement and Leadership Office (ILO), in the Activities & Recreation (ARC) or email EAB@cascadia.edu.
The budget development process begins annually during winter quarter. Cascadia students may join the S&A Budget Committee to review proposals from across campus and make recommendations on funding student services and programs. This is a great way to have your voice heard on campus, in addition to learning more about the internal workings of campus.
To volunteer for the S&A Budget Committee, please contact EAB@cascadia.edu.
S&A Expenditures
State House Bill (SHB) 2352 concerning institutions of higher education services and activities fees, sponsored by Rep. Chris Reykdal, D-Olympia, was signed by the Governor on March 29, 2012. The bill requires Services and Activities (S&A) fee committees at institutions of higher education to post S&A fees expenditure information on the institutions’ websites.
| Salary and Wages | Benefits | Purchased Services | Supplies and Materials | Other Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $371,638.63 | $78,436.17 | $57,731.72 | $46,406.80 | $29,097.00 | $583,310.32 |
| Salary and Wages | Benefits | Purchased Services | Supplies and Materials | Other Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $310,786.71 | $59,650.12 | $72,334.62 | $34,815.02 | $29,487.54 | $507,074.01 |
| Salary and Wages | Benefits | Purchased Services | Supplies and Materials | Travel | Other Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $319,242.00 | $61,883.00 | $88,426.00 | $46,371.00 | $4,000 | $38,030.00 | $557,952.00 |
| Salary and Wages | Benefits | Purchased Services | Supplies and Materials | Other Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $371,638.63 | $67,456.00 | $104,336.13 | $86,019.50 | $42,639.57 | $671,919.36 |
| Salary and Wages | Benefits | Purchased Services | Supplies and Materials | Other Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $366,484.16 | $69,056.00 | $134,929.79 | $56,609.00 | $46,639.57 | $673,718.52 |
| Salary and Wages | Benefits | Purchased Services | Supplies and Materials | Travel | Other Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $352,934.12 | $45,776.91 | $137,850.00 | $38,136.32 | $27,945.00 | $59,935.85 | $662,578.20 |
Contingency Requests
Each year, the S&A Budget Committee sets aside at least five percent (5%) of the annual budget for contingency requests. These funds become available after the annual S&A allocation process is complete and may be requested by faculty, staff, or student-led groups to cover unexpected expenses or to support the development of innovative, student-centered programs. Students must play an active role in both the creation and implementation of any proposed program. All requests must be submitted to the EAB and require a timely majority vote for approval.
Programs funded by S&A Fees are intended to provide meaningful experiences that enhance and support the college’s educational mission beyond the classroom. These programs should help students develop the ability to learn actively; think critically, creatively, and reflectively; communicate clearly and with originality; and engage effectively in diverse and complex environments. Please keep this in mind as you respond to the questions below.
To request Contingency funds for a student-focused program, please fill out the Contingency Fund Request Form.