Student Advisory Group to KSU Administration

The Student Activities Budget Advisory Committee (SABAC) will serve as an advisory group to the university administration including the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) concerning the allocation of student activities funds. This committee works collaboratively with the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Office of the Dean of Students. Hearings are held on Wednesday afternoon during Fall and Spring semesters and are open to the public.

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What is SABAC?

The Student Activities Budget Advisory Committee (SABAC) is an advisory committee made up of students and staff that oversee the distribution, or allocation, of the student activity fee, which is collected from most KSU students.  The student activity fee provides financial support for the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses to enrich the co-curricular student experience and provide essential student services, leadership development opportunities, and student wages for student leader positions. SABAC reviews requests from qualified Registered Student Organizations (RSO) and Student Affairs departments with a direct student impact through programming, events, and activities and makes recommendations to the Vice President for Student.

SABAC meets monthly throughout the fall and spring semesters to review event, promotional and travel requests as well as in April to review annual budget requests. More detailed info including the meetings schedule can be found on the SABAC website. The SABAC Protocol Manual outlines the purpose, membership, operating procedures, and allocation process. All requesters are advised to review the protocol manual prior to submitting inquiries to sabac@kennesaw.edu.

HOW TO REQUEST FUNDING

Membership

SABAC's membership includes the following voting members:

  • Chair: A DSA Staff member appointed by the Dean of Students (votes only in the event of a tie)
  • Vice Chair: Student Government Association Treasurer (or designee from treasurer's committee)
  • Five Additional Students appointed by the SGA President representing diverse constituencies that are reflective of the student body
  • Vice President for Student Affairs (or designee)
  • Administrator appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs (or designee)
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The following will serve SABAC in a non-voting advisory capacity:

  • Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA)
  • Dean of Students (DOS)
  • One designated Business Manager from the Division of Student Affairs
  • SABAC Secretary (Secretary to the Dean of Students or designee)

This composition exceeds the policy requirement from the Board of Regents.