Student Tech Fee Committee Seeks Comments and Feedback on Proposals by May 4 

The Student Technology Fee (STF) Committee asks for student, faculty, and staff comments on the Tech Initiatives proposals for the current academic year. Comments are due May 4. 

The twelve proposals are posted on the STF website for your review. Please send your comments by May 4 to the STF Committee at batemad@wwu.edu

Your voice is important! Comments from the Western community greatly contribute to the STF Committee’s decision-making process. As state funding continues to pose challenges, it is crucial that we make wise decisions in spending this student fee. 

For AY 2022, the portion of the Student Tech Fee earmarked for Tech Initiatives proposals is approximately $193,000. Tech Initiatives are technology projects that support the Student Technology Fee mission, which follows: 

The Student Technology Fee provides Western students with adequate and innovative technology experiences by: 

  • Broadening/enhancing the quality of the academic experience, 

  • Providing additional student access to technology, and 

  • Increasing integration of technology into the curriculum.