Purpose. The Multicultural Programming Fund (MPF) is intended to support students in the University of. Puget Sound comm
University of Puget Sound Multicultural Student Services
Multicultural Programming Fund Purpose The Multicultural Programming Fund (MPF) is intended to support students in the University of Puget Sound community in developing multicultural programs and activities that promote multiculturalism. The MPF provides monetary resources to student organizations and groups that organize campus events that explore multicultural issues and enhance intercultural awareness of students.
Eligibility To be eligible, you must be a University of Puget Sound student, student group, or ASUPS recognized student organization.
Committee Priority The Committee will give the highest priority to proposals that demonstrate: Emphasis on diversity, equity, cross-cultural learning, and social justice. Creative and innovative approach that engage students in the multicultural learning process. Collaboration across campus with student organizations, academic departments, and offcampus community-based groups. Involvement of a large number of Puget Sound students. Thorough planning in logistics, financial details, and assessment.
Amount The maximum amount of funding that may be approved from MPF is $200 per event, and granted funds will be available immediately.
Funding Requirements Applications must be at least 2 weeks in advance of an event. Please fill out your application and bring it to the office of Multicultural Student Services in Wheelock 203. Please be sure to type in the necessary information or print legibly. Applications for multiple events will be accepted, but each application must be filled on separate application forms. 1
Funding Restrictions The MPF Committee will NOT accept applications for: Programs involving alcohol. Programs that take place off campus and do not involve the Puget Sound community. Individual and/or group travel, except for presenters brought to a campus for a specific activity. Entertainment expenses that do not have a clearly defined education component. Purchasing of permanent equipment (cameras, sound systems, etc.) and costumes/props for performances. Printing costs for advertisement. Stipends to university employees.
Application and Funding Information Applications are accepted on a rolling basis during the school year. A member of the group(s) requesting funding may be asked to respond to follow up questions regarding the proposal via e-mail or in person with the Committee. The Committee will notify within 1 week of submitting your request. Notification of the Committee’s decision will be via e-mail, sent to the group’s contact person. MPF recipients must complete and return an MPF evaluation form no later than 2 weeks after the program is held. Please inform the Committee if you need to postpone or cancel your program.
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University of Puget Sound Multicultural Student Services
Multicultural Programming Fund Application 1. Contact Information Student Organization Name: ____________________________________________________ Your Name: _____________________ Phone Number: ________________ Your E-mail: _____________________ Budget Code: ________________
2. Event Information Title: Date(s): Location: Amount Requested:
Event Type (Check all that apply):
Collaboration (Check all that apply):
Publicity Methods Used (Check all that apply):
_____________________________________________________ ________________________ Time: _____________________ ________________________ Number of Attendees: ________ $ ________________ Total Cost of Event: $ _______________
Discussion Entertainment Service Social
Lecture/Presentation Seminar/Workshop Conferences/Symposium Other (specify): ___________________
Academic Department(s) Please specify: _________________________________________ Student Organization(s) Please specify: _________________________________________ Off-campus community-based group(s) Please specify: _________________________________________ None
E-mails Flyers, Posters from Copy Services UPS Calendar KUPS (Radio) Other (specify): _____________________________________
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A. Event Description Please provide a brief description of the event. If it is an annual event, indicate any new features or changes from the previous year. If you intend to request funds for a speaker, indicate names of speakers and the topic of their address.
B. Event Purpose and Goals Please describe the purpose of the event. What are the main concerns, issues, and goals the event addresses? What are the educational benefits of this program and who will be impacted?
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C. Participants: Who is your intended audience? How do you plan to engage them?
D. Publicity How do you plan to advertise/publicize your event?
E. Evaluation Method: How do you plan to evaluate the success of your event? What evaluation tools will you use, such as written/online surveys, verbal evaluation, or follow-up event? If conducting a survey, please attach actual written survey questions you will use.
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3. Budget Please list every purchased item and attach an itemized budget of all sources of funding. Item Description
Revenue
Expenses
Total
Member Dues/Contributions Ticket Sales Fundraising ASUPS
Anticipated Revenue: $
Anticipated Cost: $
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Total Cost of Event: $
University of Puget Sound Multicultural Student Services
Multicultural Programming Fund Evaluation Form 1. Contact Information Student Organization Name: _____________________________________________________ Your Name: ____________________ Your E-mail: _____________________ 2. Event Information Title: Date(s): Location: Amount Requested:
_____________________________________________________ ________________________ Time: _____________________ ________________________ Number of Attendees: ________ $ ________________ Total Cost of Event: $ _______________
A. Multiculturalism: Name the diversity, equity, cross-cultural learning, or social justice issues you addressed in your event. How well do you think your event reflected diversity, equity, cross-cultural learning, and social justice?
1 Poor
2 Below Average
3 Average
4 Above Average
5 Excellent
B. Collaboration: Name academic departments or student organizations you collaborated on this event. How well did you collaborate with the group(s) throughout the planning and implementing processes of this event?
1 Poor
2 Below Average
3 Average
4 Above Average
5 Excellent
C. Logistics: Were you able to plan and organize your event in timely order? If not, what can be done in the future to improve logistical details?
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D. Funds: Were there sufficient funds? If not, in what area were funds lacking and by how much?
E. Attendance: Did you attract as many attendees as you previously intended? If not, what do you think it can be done in the future to improve attendance?
F. Speaker’s Presentation: If you had a speaker for your event, what is the quality of the speaker’s presentation? (i.e., verbal skills, engaging presentation, etc.)
G. Achievement: What did your evaluation tell you about the success of the event? Did you meet the goals you set out for the event?
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