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WOOSTER- A controversial food policy was amended shortly before students returned home for winter break, thanks to the collaboration between SGA and Campus Council. The policy, which was passed in an effort to keep money on campus, prohibited Student Groups, Staff and Faculty from getting reimbursed for any food purchased outside of campus (unless granted permission). Unfortunately neither Council nor SGA was informed of such as policy until reimbursements started to be rejected.
After many conversations with administrative officials, SGA and Council reached an agreement for the amended policy. Reimbursement will now be accepted (up to $8 per person with a $250 cap) when students or students and faculty/staff meet together. It is the hope that this revised policy can help keep money on campus while still allowing members of the college to purchase off campus food for special occasions.
“SGA and Campus Council continue to be an advocate for the Students,” said Josh Koch, SGA Secretary of Special Services. “A problem was brought to our attention, we spoke with the administration and a compromise was reached. This is what these two organizations are here for and it is important that students speak up when they have future concerns about college policy.”