Student Initiated Projects
EJCE recognizes that there is a greater need for programs and projects for communities than can currently be provided. Allocating approximately 9% of the fee would allow for student-initiated diversity, multicultural and equity projects and programs for graduate and undergraduate students and communities. This will support students' ability to create and lead programs that are relevant to their current interests and direct needs.
Student Internships & Research Positions
12% of the fee would go directly to supporting student internships in EJCE. These positions would provide:
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Jobs for undergraduate and graduate students through internships and special projects
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Increasing income opportunities in engaged community work for graduate and undergraduate students
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Bridging classroom learning to real-world workplace experience that prepares students for post-graduate job opportunities
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Leadership Development opportunities through internships - the intersectional nature of our areas as well as the student centered focus of our programming allows students to learn to design and implement programs and projects that are collaborative → which can be valuable work experience and leadership development
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Result: Global leaders with skills to work with diverse groups of people
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Research opportunities for graduate students interested in higher education and multicultural work through the increase in bandwidth of respective offices
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Result: Increasing the opportunities for students to have intellectual and academic experiences at Berkeley that are engaged with other members of the Berkeley community
For some offices this could double the number of paid positions offered, and allow for greater impact across campus communities.
EJCE Programming and Projects
21% of the referendum would support and enhance programming and projects that currently are operating within EJCE, as well as providing funding for much needed expansions of offerings by the offices. This would increase the number and kind of mentorship, academic support, mental health support offerings from each office, while also increasing the ability for offices to bolster their educational reach in the campus community.
EJCE Staffing
Approximately 25% of the fee would support EJCE staffing.
Return to Aid
33% of the fee referendum will be transfered to financial aid to offset the cost of the fee for those students elligible for full-financial aid.