Stop advertising Giving Day to Students- Southern Adventist University
Stop advertising Giving Day to Students- Southern Adventist University
The Issue
This petition is a collective request for Southern Adventist University to stop actively promoting Giving Day to students, an event encouraging student donations to different university departments. The main concern is that the university's promotion puts too much pressure on students, especially those facing financial challenges.
The key argument here is that SAU, like many educational institutions, already has enough resources and funding, making it unnecessary to rely on student donations for day-to-day operations. The petition also points out that events like Giving Day might unintentionally create a sense of elitism, where those who can contribute financially are seen as more valuable.
The main goal of this petition is to encourage SAU to find alternative ways to fund its programs and initiatives that don't rely on students' donations. The hope is to create a university environment where everyone feels included and where a person's importance isn't based on their financial contributions.
Charging $34,050 for tuition at SAU before aid is quite a sum, making it surprising that the university is encouraging student donations. The presence of the "Feed My Sheep" food pantry on campus, aimed at addressing food insecurity, raises concerns about the university's financial requests from students.
While Giving Day may benefit the food pantry, the petition highlights alternative funding approaches that don't rely on students' financial contributions. It suggests fostering a sense of campus community through non-monetary channels such as community service and participation in events. The emphasis is on students making a positive impact without feeling pressured to provide monetary support.
The ads follow me everywhere – in the bathroom, during lunch, on my way back to the dorm, and even when I finally have a few dollars left in my account after filling up with gas. It's overwhelming; can we please make it stop?It's overwhelming; can we please make it stop? Let's put an end to this constant bombardment and reclaim some peace.
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The Issue
This petition is a collective request for Southern Adventist University to stop actively promoting Giving Day to students, an event encouraging student donations to different university departments. The main concern is that the university's promotion puts too much pressure on students, especially those facing financial challenges.
The key argument here is that SAU, like many educational institutions, already has enough resources and funding, making it unnecessary to rely on student donations for day-to-day operations. The petition also points out that events like Giving Day might unintentionally create a sense of elitism, where those who can contribute financially are seen as more valuable.
The main goal of this petition is to encourage SAU to find alternative ways to fund its programs and initiatives that don't rely on students' donations. The hope is to create a university environment where everyone feels included and where a person's importance isn't based on their financial contributions.
Charging $34,050 for tuition at SAU before aid is quite a sum, making it surprising that the university is encouraging student donations. The presence of the "Feed My Sheep" food pantry on campus, aimed at addressing food insecurity, raises concerns about the university's financial requests from students.
While Giving Day may benefit the food pantry, the petition highlights alternative funding approaches that don't rely on students' financial contributions. It suggests fostering a sense of campus community through non-monetary channels such as community service and participation in events. The emphasis is on students making a positive impact without feeling pressured to provide monetary support.
The ads follow me everywhere – in the bathroom, during lunch, on my way back to the dorm, and even when I finally have a few dollars left in my account after filling up with gas. It's overwhelming; can we please make it stop?It's overwhelming; can we please make it stop? Let's put an end to this constant bombardment and reclaim some peace.
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The Decision Makers
Petition created on April 13, 2023