VI.N. Community Improvement Program

VI.N.1. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PURPOSE

The purpose of the Community Improvement Program is to foster member engagement with the Board and standing committees and with the city, student, and cooperative community-at-large.

VI.N.2. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

1. Each member is required to attend one Community Improvement Event per academic year and submit proof to their unit President and/or Board Director(s). Examples of events include participating in BSC Recruitment events, alumni events, engaging in political and legal advocacy and organizing with EACom, co-operating with other cooperatives, neighborhood events, and attending a BSC Board Meeting or GMM.

2. At the beginning of the Fall and Spring Contract periods:

a. Under the direction of the VPEA, EACom will update the Community Improvement Opportunities document by soliciting ideas from the following stakeholders: the Recruitment Team, the Development and Alumni Relations Committee (DARCom), Board Directors, and House Presidents.

b. Board Directors and House Presidents will inform their unit of this responsibility, including: the reason for the policy, the Community Improvement Opportunities document, and the possibility of a fee.

3. The following activities qualify for as CI

(a) Activities organized by the Recruitment Team which seek member participation

(b) Activities organized by DARCom which seek member participation

(c) Attendance at Board or Board committee meetings

(d) Any activity from the Community Improvement Opportunities document or otherwise approved by EACom.

4. A $25 fine will be assessed for failing to attend a CI Event. The VPEA can grant exceptions.

VI.N.3. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS

At the unit level, Board Directors will answer more specific questions regarding the Community Improvement Policy. Should members wish to propose a unit-level Community Improvement project, their Board Director should coordinate with the VP of External Affairs or Summer Vice President. The VPEA or SVP can assess whether a proposed project qualifies to meet the Community Improvement Policy guidelines.

VI.N.4. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OVERSIGHT

Unit level Presidents and Board Directors will track members’ fulfillment of CI Commitment and report to the VPEA. EACom will submit fines to accounting.

[Updated as per approval at SumCom #4 (07.10.2024)]

// Original policy approved by Board 05/07/20 //