Skip to main content
Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Hotline Give Now Visit Us Apply
  • Academics
  • Admissions
  • Tuition/Financial Aid
  • Information For
    • Prospective Students
    • Transfer Students
    • Parents/Families
    • Current Students
    • Alumni/Friends
    • Visitors
    • Community
    • Business/Industry
    • Working Professionals
    • Faculty/Staff
Full site navigation menu

This dialog contains the full navigation menu for this site.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Enter the terms you wish to search for.
Search type:
Hotline Give Now Visit Us Apply
  • This is Penn State
    • Chancellor’s Welcome
    • Campus Advisory Board
    • Campus Leadership
    • Mission, Vision, and Values
    • Quick Facts
    • Campus History
    • Diversity
    • Sustainability
    • Strategic Communications
    • Contact Us
  • Admissions
    • Why Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
    • Visit Us
    • First-Year Students
    • Transfer Students
    • Adult Students
    • Veterans and Military Students
    • International Students
    • High School Dual Enrollment
  • Tuition & Financial Aid
  • Academics
    • Associate Degrees
    • Bachelor’s Degrees
    • 2+2 Plan
    • Minors
    • Certificates
  • Academic Services
  • Student Life
    • Student Affairs
    • Student Activities
    • Athletics
    • Food Bank
    • Food Services
    • Housing Options
    • Health and Wellness
    • Personal Counseling
    • Legal Services
    • Police and Public Safety
  • Continuing Education
    • Working Professionals
    • Business and Industry
    • Youth and Teens
    • Personal Enrichment
    • Upcoming Offerings
    • Instructor Opportunities

Find Information For:

  • Prospective Students
  • Transfer Students
  • Parents/Families
  • Current Students
  • Alumni/Friends
  • Visitors
  • Community
  • Business/Industry
  • Working Professionals
  • Faculty/Staff

Helpful Links

  • Countdown to Cap and Gown
  • What's Happening
  • Blue Screen
  • Directories
  • Campus Map
  • Directions
  • Course Bulletin
  • Nesbitt Library
  • Inclement Weather
  • PSU Alerts
  • Employment

Connect With Us

  • instagram
  • facebook
  • youtube
  • twitter
  1. Home
  2. Student Activities

Student-Initiated Fees at Work

Student Activity Fee

There is a modest fee that the University assesses students each semester of enrollment (the amount differs by number of credits scheduled). These fees are directed towards a pool of funds referred to as “Student Activity Fees” (SAFee). Students, as part of an organized club or as individuals, are welcome to submit requests to underwrite expenses associated with a special project, a planned trip, etc. A committee comprised of students, as well as one faculty and one staff member, review all proposals and choose which will be of greatest benefit to the student body.

Projects Funded

The following are just a few of the many activities funded by SAFee:

  • Business Club: attendance at Penn State’s Powerful Women Paving the Way Conference
  • Students for Justice: trip to the 9/11 Museum and Memorial in New York City
  • 4 Seasons Club: Bonfire
  • Mental Health Awareness Day
  • Music and Entertainment: Incognito with Michael Fosberg (Black History Month event); Native American Drumming and Dance with Frank LittleBear; spoken word artist Katie Wirsing-Kramer (National Coming Out Day event); and more

Process

Students must first submit their request to hold on- or off-campus events using the Event Intent Form. Students will be contacted by the Student Activities office to set up a meeting to discuss the details of the request. A determination will be sent to the requestor by Student Affairs/Student Activities in a separate email. All on-campus events will be approved on a case by case basis. Only approved events can request funding from the Student Activity Fee.

Once the event has been approved, students can download the SAF Proposal Form. The completed form should be emailed to Wanda Ochei, Susan Cunningham, and Andrew Zimmerman.

For approved trips, each student participating must complete the Agreement to Policies and Expectations Form and submit it prior to the date of the trip.

For more information on the Student Activity Fee and how to apply for funds, contact either Wanda Ochei or Andrew Zimmerman. You can also visit the University Park Student Activity Fee Board website.

If you are interested in serving on the Student Activity or Student Facilities committees, please contact either Wanda Ochei or Andrew Zimmerman.

Student Facilities Fee

With the goal of enhancing the student experience, student Facilities Fees are to be used to fund improvements and expansions to non-academic, recreational, and multi-use space for students.

Funding Parameters

  • The Facilities Fee will not be used to support ongoing operational costs associated with any project.
  • The Facilities Fee will not be used to pay debt service.
  • The Facilities Fee will not be used to pay for rental agreements.
  • Monies raised from the Facilities Fee at a particular location will be used at that location.
  • Monies not used in a particular year will be carried over from year to year for use when enough funds are generated to complete an approved project. Interest will be credited (using the University’s short term rate) on an annual basis to any unused funds.
  • New facilities or modifications to current facilities will be consistent with the campus’ strategic and master physical facilities plans.

Process

Any student(s) can submit a request through the Student Facilities Fee Request Form to utilize the facility fee that is consistent with the above parameters. The request will be reviewed by the Student Facilities Fee Committee, which is co-chaired by the Student Government Association (SGA) president and the Director of Student Services and Engagement (DSSE). The committee is comprised of students and key members of the administration, with only students having voting privileges. If the proposal is approved by the committee it will be forwarded to the Chancellor’s office for further consideration.

Projects Funded

The following are some examples of proposals funded by the Facilities Fee:

  • Furniture for the Student Commons main lounge (supplemented by a grant from the Vice President of Commonwealth Campuses)
  • Furniture in the basement lounge area of the Technology Center
  • Air hockey table in the Student Commons
  • A variety of framed photos of Penn State (both University Park and our local campus) as a way to enhance Penn State pride
  • Significant enhancements to the weight room in the Athletics and Recreation Building
  • A new, larger Nittany Lion statue
  • Outdoor furniture for the newly-developed plaza in front of the Student Commons
  • Sound system enhancements in Science Center 101 for movie nights
  • Renovation of the first floor of the Student Commons for a new club space and computer lab

Reporting

At least annually, a report will be made to the SGA about decisions rendered by the committee.

Student Activities

  • Calendar of Events
  • Clubs & Organizations
  • Leadership Opportunities
  • Student-Initiated Fees at Work
  • Student Government Association
  • Volunteer Hours Report

Student Activities

John Vito Powell
Coordinator of Campus Activities

office: Student Commons 129
phone: (570) 675-9284
email: [email protected]

hours:
Mon.–Fri., 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Meet Our Staff

Forms

Facilities Fee Request
Event Intent Form
New Club/Org Request
Student Activity Fee Request
Technology Help Request
Univ. Excused Absence Form
Vehicle Registration Form
Volunteer Hours Report

See Also

  • Calendar of Events
  • Friedman Art Gallery
  • Friedman Observatory
  • Risk Management Assessment for Club‑Sponsored Activities
Map of Pennsylvania showing Penn State’s 24 locations with Penn State Wilkes-Barre highlighted.

Penn State Wilkes‑Barre

Located on a scenic estate just 13 miles from Wilkes-Barre, Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers four-year baccalaureate degree programs, two-year associate degree programs, and a wide range of professional develop­ment oppor­tunities. Our small classes encourage close inter­action with professors who are committed to helping you be successful.
  • instagram
  • facebook
  • youtube
  • twitter
Give Now Visit Us Apply
  • This is Penn State
    • Chancellor’s Welcome
    • Campus Advisory Board
    • Campus Leadership
    • Mission/Vision/Values
    • Quick Facts
    • Campus History
    • Diversity
    • Sustainability
    • Strategic Communications
    • Contact Us
  • Admissions
    • Why Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
    • Visit Us
    • First-Year Students
    • Transfer Students
    • Adult Students
    • Veterans and Military Students
    • International Students
    • High School Dual Enrollment
  • Tuition & Financial Aid
  • Academics
    • Associate Degrees
    • Bachelor's Degrees
    • 2+2 Plan
    • Minors
    • Certificates
  • Academic Services
  • Student Life
  • Athletics
  • Continuing Education
  • Contact Us
    • Administrative Offices
    • Department Directory
    • Faculty & Staff Directory
    • Employment
  • Online Tools
    • Canvas
    • Email (Office365)
    • ePortfolio
    • LionCash+
    • LionPATH
    • LinkedIn Learning
    • Starfish
    • Voicemail
    • WorkLion
    • Zoom
  • Helpful Links
    • PSUAlerts
    • Blue Screen
    • Class Cancellations
    • Calendar of Events
    • Schedule of Courses
    • Nesbitt Library
    • Directions
    • Campus Map
    • Employment
  • COVID-19 Information
Penn State University
44 University Drive, Dallas, Pennsylvania 18612 (570) 675-2171

Footer Legal Menu

  • Privacy
  • Non-discrimination
  • Equal Opportunity
  • Accessibility
  • Copyright
  • The Pennsylvania State University © 2023
  • We Are Penn State