Let’s face it, ULM athletics and Recognized Student Organizations’s need all the help they can get. As a former sports editor who has covered ULM sports for multiple semesters, I have noticed that things could be better for the program.
The athletes and organizations at this school need a financial boost as well as the administrators. The lack of funding and almost being ranked dead last in the Football Bowl Subdivision for funding lowers their chances of finding a worthy candidate for the Athletic Director position.
Besides helping out the athletes, passing this fee will also improve Greek life, SGA, spirit groups and more. “ I enjoyed my time at ULM, but I would like to see some improvements with the RSO’s on campus, this bill could greatly improve these organizations,” said Edward Raimundi, former CAB Vice President. “I’m in favor for more functions and events on campus, the increase in funding will draw more opportunities to interact with students,” he added.
This could uplift the campus as a whole and improve enrollment. More students equals more funding for athletics and other programs on campus.
This school needs something to make it an attractive destination for anyone to attend. The Monroe community as a whole can also benefit from this bill, more business and revenue will be available and more opportunities will open up.
In reality, your top athletes at the university want full coverage. Tragic things happen and being financially stable is a plus in any situation. Call this project an insurance policy for athletes and a confidence boost for RSOs. Concerts can be better and we can have more high profiled entertainers on campus.
Spring Fever and Week of Welcome are fun but it wouldn’t hurt to add more activities, like outside concerts and more unified RSO related events.
The ultimate goal is to draw students in and make them feel comfortable about attending this school.
Other universities are flourishing because of extra fees that go towards their different programs. Look at other schools in the state of like LSU, LA Tech and even our rivals ULL.
The notion of schools and education being affordable in college is over. Fees are going to go up and bills will be higher if the campus wants to improve as a whole.
I understand that students will gripe about the extra fees, but this will ultimately benefit your college career at ULM. The bill needs to pass in order for ULM to be relevant again in all aspects.
I’m all for the athletes receiving scholarships. We have all had a friend that is an athlete and they constantly complain about their tiring schedule.
Plus the early morning workouts and study halls must be stressful. If I was playing sports for ULM, I would want a full scholarship, so would everyone else at this school who doesn’t play sports.
“As a former football player it would have been nice to have a full scholarship,” said Nick Pratt a former player and student. “I didn’t have time for a job so having my bills covered would have helped out my living situation,” he added.
Pass the vote, it will make a change for the better and for the future of the ULM student body.