Compulsory
Student
Services Fees
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Services Fees
Compulsory Student Services Fees
2012 University
2012 University
For the period ended 31 December 2012
Actuals ($000’s)
Budget ($000’s)
Compulsory Student Services Fees Collected
7,369
7,820
Services Funded by the Compulsory Student
Services Fees
1.
Advocacy and legal advice
1,499
1,539
2.
Careers information, advice and guidance
393
496
3.
Counselling services and pastoral care
793
805
4.
Health services
979
1,116
5. Media
423
447
6a.
Sports, recreation and cultural activities
2,217
1,968
6b.
Capital Allocation – sports, recreation and
1,065
1,449
cultural activities
Surplus/(Deficit)
–
–
Categories of Compulsory Student Services Fees
1.
Advocacy and Legal Advice:
Advocating on behalf of individual students and groups of
students, and providing independent support to resolve
problems. This includes advocacy and legal advice relating to
accommodation.
2.
Careers information, advice and guidance:
Supporting students’ transition into post-study employment.
3.
Counselling services and pastoral care:
Providing non-academic counselling and pastoral care, such
as chaplains.
4.
Health services:
Providing health care and related welfare services.
5. Media:
Supporting the production and dissemination of information
by students to students, including newspapers, radio, television
and internet-based media.
6a/6b. Sports, recreation and cultural activities:
Providing sports, recreation and cultural activities for students.
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The University of Canterbury consults with student
including oversight of the institution’s policy, degree, financial and
representatives through the Joint Operations Advisory Board to
capital matters.
make the following decisions related to Compulsory Student
For 2013 the Compulsory Student Services Fees per Equivalent Full Time student
Services Fees:
was $699.00. These fees are separately accounted for in the University of
(a) The maximum amount that students will be charged for
Canterbury’s accounting system.
student services;
In conjunction with the UC Students’ Association, in 2011 and 2012 surveys of
(b) The types of services to be delivered;
student preferences were carried out to inform the Joint Operations Advisory
(c) The procurement of these services; and
Board in its decision-making. These were followed in 2013 by a further student
survey to help inform decision-making around the student space capital
(d) The method for authorising expenditure on these services.
fund allocation. Details of Student Services Fees expenditure are provided to
Students also have representation on the University Council
students in the Guide to Enrolment publication, on the Enrol at UC website, in
which is responsible for the governance of the University,
student publication Canta and via campus poster campaigns.
UC Student Services Levy
Actual
Budget
Variance
Allocations for 2013
($000's)
($000's)
($000's)
Compulsory Student Services Fees Collected
7,612
8,290
(678)
Services Funded by the Compulsory Student Services
Fees
1.
Advocacy, legal and financial advice
560
574
(14)
2. Careers & employment information, advice & guidance
550
632
(82)
3. Counselling services and pastoral care
737
804
(66)
4. Health services
926
1,174
(248)
5. Media
274
274
6. Sports, recreation & cultural activities; Clubs & societies
2,548
2,595
(46)
7.
Balance to Student Space Capital Fund
2,239
2,239
Total
7,834
8,290
(456)
Surplus/(Deficit)
(222)
(222)
From categories of student services outlined in Education
•
Other allocation categories match;
(Compulsory Student Services Fees) Notice 2014:
•
The balance not allocated is transferred to the Student Space Capital
•
Cat. 1 above merges Advocacy and legal advice and
Reserve;
Financial support;
•
No funding is provided for childcare services or accommodation services.
•
Cat. 2 above merges Careers information, advice and
guidance and Employment information;
Student Space Capital Reserve for 2013
Actual
Amounts allocated in 2013
Actual
($000's)
towards future year spending
($000's)
Minor Capital Works
(50)
To be spent in 2014
Opening Balance 01 Jan 2013
(250)
Recreation Centre Development
(500)
Contribution to a
Allocation from 2012 Levy budget
2,239
future year project
Events Wall and Floor
(241)
Total Allocations
(550)
Business & Law Building
(599)
History Building
(599)
The Student Space Capital Reserve has been fully allocated in 2013.
Reserve Closing Balance 31 Dec 2013
550
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7
8.
UC Student Services Levy Allocations
Financial Adv
Emplo C
ser
.
ar
Counselling
Health
Media
Clubs Spor
Capit
To
for 2013 ($000's)
oc
eers &
vic
tal
acy &
t,
yment
es
Cultur
al
Actual expenditure of Student Services Levy by UC and
UCSA Departments
al,
1. UC Student Support: a team of seven staff develop and deliver a range of
student-focused support services that facilitate the academic, social and cultural
43
65
215
22
86
431
development of students from diverse backgrounds.
2. UC Disability Resource Services: Disability Resource Services deliver specialist
advice and resources to disabled students. This funding is to cover the
16
16
additional expenses for servicing temporary disabilities and international
students. Almost all of their funding comes from TEC Equity Funding.
3. UC Health Centre Counselling: with a team of five counsellors they deal
with all sorts of problems eg: loneliness, grief, anxiety, depression, stress,
303
303
homesickness, relationship problems, gender worries. Most counselling is
short to medium term.
4. UC Health Centre: with a team of 25 doctors, nurses and support staff the
Health Centre provide high quality, responsive and cost effective services to its
clients, to enable students to pursue their academic endeavours with minimal
604
604
hindrance from medical and psychological problems, by providing affordable,
accessible and comprehensive health services.
5. UC Rec Centre: with a team of 15 plus an array of fitness instructors they
manage UC Recreation Centre membership, programmes and facilities to
948
948
registered members.
6. UC Sport: with a team of three they deliver high quality sport, fitness, health and
education opportunities that enable students and the wider UC community to
220
220
be more effective in their study and work, and add value to their UC experience.
7. UC Careers, Internship and Employment: with a team of four they engage
with students and graduates by providing quality career education informed
470
470
through effective connections with employers and industry.
8. UC Māori Development: with a team of six they deliver integrated support
programmes for Māori students, focusing on skill development, community
83
68
100
250
connections and pathways to academic success. A significant portion of their
funding comes from TEC Equity Funding.
9. UC Pacific Development: with a team of six they provide leadership in
identifying and meeting Pacific educational aspirations, focusing on skill
45
15
151
91
302
development, community connections and pathways to academic success. A
significant portion of their funding comes from TEC Equity Funding.
10. UCSA Advocacy & Welfare: Provide advice, dispute resolution services, and
welfare provision (free legal advice, budgeting help and a food bank); they also
389
389
administer the Class Reps system.
11. UCSA Media & Comms: Handle UCSA’s communication channels to inspire
debate, make you laugh, cry, angry, informed, ambivalent, nonplussed or
274
274
otherwise.
12. UCSA Activities & Events: Provide direct support to clubs, weekly student
events and organise the big events of the year including Orientation, Grad Ball
917
917
and the like.
13. UCSA Dental: provides access for basic dental care (check-up; x-ray; fillings;
extractions) utilising the CDHB's Community Dental Clinic in Memorial Avenue
284
284
for 20 hours/week.
14. UC Sport: In cooperation with UC Sport and Recreation Services for the
185
185
provision of UC Sport activities.
15. Student Space Capital: The balance of the Student Services Levy transferred to
2,239
2,239
the Student Space Capital Fund.
Total
560
550
737
926
274
2,548
2,239
7,834
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Compulsory Student
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As at 31 December 2014
The University of Canterbury consults with student
For 2014, the Compulsory Student Services Levy per Equivalent Full Time
representatives through the Joint Operations Advisory Board to
student was $725.00. These fees are separately accounted for in the University
make the following decisions related to Compulsory Student
of Canterbury’s accounting system.
Services Levy:
In conjunction with the UC Students’ Association, in 2011, 2012 and 2013 surveys
(a) The maximum amount that students will be charged for
of student preferences were carried out to inform the Joint Operations Advisory
student services;
Board in its decision-making. These were followed in 2014 by a further student
(b) The types of services to be delivered;
survey to help inform decision-making around the student space capital
fund allocation. Details of Student Services Fees expenditure are provided to
(c) The procurement of these services; and
students in the Guide to Enrolment publication, on the Enrol at UC website, in
(d) The method for authorising expenditure on these services.
student publication Canta and via campus poster campaigns.
Students also have representation on the University Council
which is responsible for the governance of the University,
including oversight of the institution’s policy, degree, financial
and capital matters.
UC Student Services Levy
Actual
Budget
Variance
Allocations
($000's)
($000's)
($000's)
Compulsory Student Services Levy Collected
7,728
7,816
(88)
Services Funded by the Compulsory Student
Services Levy
1.
Advocacy, legal and financial advice
503
513
(10)
2. Careers & employment information, advice & guidance
578
645
(68)
3. Counselling services and pastoral care
766
793
(27)
4. Health services
1,023
1,247
(224)
5. Media
314
314
–
6. Sports, recreation & cultural activities; Clubs & societies
2,607
2,617
(10)
7.
Balance to Student Space Capital Fund
1,718
1,718
–
Total
7,508
7,847
(339)
Surplus/(Deficit)
220
(31)
(251)
From categories of student services outlined in Education
•
Other allocation categories match.
(Compulsory Student Services Fees) Notice 2014:
•
The balance not allocated is transferred to the Student Space Capital
•
Cat. 1 above merges Advocacy and legal advice and
Reserve.
Financial support.
•
No funding is provided for Childcare services or Accommodation services.
•
Cat. 2 above merges Careers information, advice and
guidance and Employment information.
Student Space Capital Reserve for 2014
($000's)
($000's)
Amounts allocated towards future
Opening Balance 01 Jan 2014
550
year spending Recreation Centre
Capital Reserve allocation from 2014 Levy
Development
500
From 2013 allocations
budget
1,718
Capital Works Building Projects
1,168
From 2014 allocations
Minor Capital Works expenditure Business
Recreation Centre Development
500
From 2014 allocations
& Law Building
(100)
Future Year Allocations
2,168
Closing Balance 31 Dec 2014
2,168
In addition, the University has allocated a further $6 million in relation to
insurance receipts in relation to the UCSA building. This is detailed further in
Note 18 to the Annual Financial Statements.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7
8.
UC Student Services Levy Allocations for 2014 ($000's)
Financial Adv
Emplo C
ser
.
ar
Counselling
Health
Media
Clubs Spor
Capit
Tot
Actual expenditure of Student Services Levy by UC and
oc
eers &
vic
al
acy &
t,
yment
es
Cultur
al
UCSA Departments
al,
1. UC Student Support: with a team of eight staff develop and deliver a range of
student-focused support services that facilitate the academic, social and cultural
48
72
242
24
97
483
development of students from diverse backgrounds.
2. UC Disability Resource Services: Disability Resource Services deliver specialist
advice and resources to disabled students. This funding is to cover the
16
16
additional expenses for servicing temporary disabilities and international
students. Almost all of their funding comes from TEC Equity Funding.
3. UC Health Centre Counselling: with a team of five counsellors they deal
with all sorts of problems eg loneliness, grief, anxiety, depression, stress,
303
303
homesickness, relationship problems, gender worries. Most counselling is
short to medium term.
4. UC Health Centre: with a team of 25 doctors, nurses and support staff the
Health Centre provide high quality, responsive and cost effective services to its
clients, to enable students to pursue their academic endeavours with minimal
687
687
hindrance from medical and psychological problems, by providing affordable,
accessible and comprehensive health services.
5. UC Rec Centre: with a team of 15 plus an array of group fitness and exercise
instructors they manage UC Recreation Centre membership, programmes and
995
995
facilities, to registered members.
6. UC Sport: with a team of four and support staff they deliver high quality sport,
fitness, health and education opportunities that enable students and the wider
310
310
UC community to be more effective in their study and work and add value to
their UC experience.
7. UC Careers, Internship and Employment: with a team of four they engage
with students and graduates by providing quality career education informed
490
490
through effective connections with employers and industry.
8. UC Māori Development: with a team of six they deliver integrated support
programmes for Māori students, focusing on skill development, community
84
69
102
256
connections and pathways to academic success. A significant portion of their
funding comes from TEC Equity Funding.
9. UC Pacific Development: with a team of six they provide leadership in
identifying and meeting Pacific educational aspirations, focusing on skill
46
15
152
91
305
development, community connections and pathways to academic success.
A significant portion of their funding comes from TEC Equity Funding.
10. UCSA Advocacy & Welfare: Provide advice, dispute resolution services, and
welfare provision (free legal advice, budgeting help and a food bank. They also
325
325
administer the Class Reps system.
11. UCSA Media & Comms: Handle UCSA’s communication channels to inspire
debate, make you laugh, cry, angry, informed, ambivalent, nonplussed or
314
314
otherwise.
12. UCSA Activities & Events: Provide direct support to clubs, weekly student
events and organise the big events of the year including Orientation, Grad Ball
846
846
and the like.
13. UCSA Dental: provides access for basic dental care (check-up; x-ray; fillings;
extractions) utilising the CDHB's Community Dental Clinic in Memorial Avenue
295
295
for 20 hours/week.
14. UC Sport: In cooperation with UC Sport and Recreation Services for the
165
165
provision of UC Sport activities.
15. Student Space Capital: The balance of the Student Services Levy transferred to
1,718
1,718
the Student Space Capital Fund.
Total
503
578
766
1,023
314
2,607
1,718
7,508
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