Whereas, Appendix B, Section 4: Organizing Specific Guidelines, Subsection A: Departments, Article i, of the Charter of the Student Assembly, reads as follows,
i. Alternative Breaks
a. The Alternative Breaks allocation shall be managed and overseen by the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement.
b. The Alternative Breaks allocation shall provide individual students with finance support for Alternative Breaks opportunities.
c. Alternative Breaks is a student-led organization of the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement committed to learning about social justice issues through a racial equity and intersectional lens. By analyzing root causes and working to shift societal narratives by addressing implicit biases, students are better prepared to engage in meaningful service with community agencies.
Whereas, the Student Assembly allocated $0.50 to Alternative Breaks during the 2024-2026 Funding Cycle,
Whereas, the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement has decided to cancel all activities of Alternative Breaks for the 2024-2025 school year,
Whereas, according to Appendix B, Section 3: General Guidelines, Subsection A: Eligibility, of the Charter of the Student Assembly reads as follows,
A. Eligibility: SAF allocations are to be used primarily for the benefit of undergraduate students. Organizations that have the capability to be student run and led shall be primarily student run and led.
Whereas, Alternative Breaks, which is overseen by the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement, is in violation of its eligibility as a byline-funded organization,
Whereas, According to Appendix B, Section 2: Student Assembly’s Role and Obligation, Subsection E: Enforcement, Violation and Penalties, reads as follows,
E. Enforcement, Violations & Penalties
i. The SA Vice-President for Finance shall be charged with investigation of all accusations regarding violations of these guidelines and will report such findings to the SA.
ii. If the SA determines that an organization has committed a violation, the SA may impose a fine, reduction or revocation of the organization’s by-line funding allocation. In order for a fine, reduction, or revocation of funding to occur, a two-thirds majority of the SA must concur. Reasons for a fine, reduction, or revocation of funding include, but are not limited to, violation of these rules, violation of campus policies, or violation of contract. Any money garnered from a fine on an organization shall be placed in the Special Projects Fund of the Student Assembly. If a reduction or revocation of funding affecting the remainder of the funding cycle occurs, the University shall attempt to reduce the SAF to reflect the lower amount. Excepting that, the money shall revert to the Special Projects Fund.
Be it therefore resolved, the Student Assembly finds it necessary to revoke the funds allocated to Alternative Breaks given that it is in violation of the eligibility requirements of Byline Funded organizations as outlined in the Student Assembly Charter,
Be it finally resolved, all the funds that were previously allocated to Alternative Breaks during the 2024-2026 Funding Cycle be revoked and transferred back to the Student Assembly and placed within the Special Projects Funding Account.
Respectfully Submitted,
Niles Hite ‘26
Vice President for Finance of the Student Assembly
