Student organizations are now allowed to purchase some non-Chartwells food for meetings on campus up to $100, which are eligible for reimbursement through the Washburn Student Government Association.
An agreement between WSGA and Chartwells Food Services for Washburn University was reached to allow student organizations to purchase snack food items from non-Chartwells vendors with funds they request from WSGA. Restrictions are as follows:
- Foods purchased should be considered snacks, not meals, and cannot require temperature control such as heating and cooling.
- Snack foods used for on-campus events can only be funded through WSGA, not through other Washburn monies, and may not exceed $100 total.
- This exception does not apply to meetings or events held in the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center nor the Memorial Union (with the exception of student offices in the Memorial Union Underground).
“The increased freedom student organizations will receive from this policy change will be incredibly impactful,” said George Burdick, WSGA President. “Student organizations with less funds who can’t afford catering will finally have another method to attract members and enrich their organization. This represents a good first step in changing how student organizations can operate with regards to food service on our campus.”
WSGA appreciates the members of the Washburn community who took part in this change, including members of the Office of the President, the Office of Student Life, the Memorial Union Administrative Office and Chartwells Food Services.
Students with further questions can reach out to Nick Lloyd, WSGA budget director, at [email protected].
Student organizations who are interested in requesting WSGA funds may do so here.
Article courtesy of WSGA.
Edited by Jeremy Ford