Originally Posted by
firedog
You can join a Facebook group that has the same name as the title of this thread. It gives more info too. Part of it states:
"- Tech administration has assured the committee that ground will be broken in July of this year. We are looking at a target completion of no longer than 2 years.
DON'T FREAK OUT THOUGH!! Check this out: Say you are currently a sophmore who will pay into this fee until graduation. You graduate in Spring of 2009. So mathematically you have paid these fees for approximately 2 years. TECH WILL ALLOW YOU TO USE ALL OF THE NEWLY BUILT FACILITIES FOR 2 YEARS AFTER YOUR GRADUATION DATE! I don't know if anyone knows about this, but once you graduate- if you want to use any of the recreational facilities you have to pay a membership fee. The fee is discounted for alumni, but it is still about $150 a year. So this "extension" would eliminate the membership fee for all of those who have paid into the Change for Change referendum.
Also regarding donations: it would be nearly impossible to raise enough money to accomplish our goals for updated facilities. Additionally for the students who do not utilize the Lambright center or any other related facilities, there will be improvements that will effect you as well. By moving the student health center it will provide better/ more comprehensive on-campus healthcare. The Nat will be converted into a center for The Solution, which targets at-risk teens. This center can also be used for events when community children come to Louisiana Tech.
Students, this fee will truly give us the opportunity to legitimize our school. Tech is a great place that doesn't get a lot of recognition. With incredibly modern facilities and important social programs, we will truly put our school on the map. 50 cents a day (which is what the fee evens out to be) isn't a big price to pay for something that will so greatly influence the Ruston community in such a positive way. "
If you are a student vote YES!. Ya'll will actually be able to use it for 2 years after you graduate!
BLUE, is this information posted anywhere on SGA's website??? You might also want to put this in the Genreal Sports Section. It would keep the Alumni posted of what is going on too.