Marian College of Fond du Lac, WI
Type: private
Enrollment: 2,100
Name of SG: Marian College Student Senate
SG’s annual budget: $20,000 per year to be divided up between 25 clubs, officer stipends, a contingency fund, senate-sponsored projects, and an executive account for expenses."
Compensation:
     "Marian College splits the tuition stipends between the Student Senate budget and the Student Life budget. President and Vice President get $750 per semester and treasurer and secretary $525 per semester. Our Parlimentarian gets nothing, yet. We’ll be going for a raise compensation for the following year. No extra perks other than being involved in Marian’s future and getting leadership experience. We do have an office available for office use, though."
Source: Ryan Czyzewski, president, responded by web on 7/21/00
     "Definitely if they do the work. Our school requires office hours and a commitment that takes up a lot of time which limits part-time job hours. However, they shouldn’t be paid an overwhelming amount that they are only doing it for the money (i.e. free tuition).
     "Not at all. It is a commitment for us since it is an elected position and the time required to do a quality job prevents getting more hours at part-time jobs. We work for the students AND administration."

Marymount University, VA
Type: private
Enrollment: 2,000
Name of SG: Student-Faculty Council
SG's annual budget: $
Compensation:
     "Stipends to their tuition ranging from $200 per semester to $1,400."
Source: Survey completed by web on 6/13/99 by Rob Shaffer, resident assistant
     "Yes…it is first an incentive to get involved, but also compensates them for their hard work.
     "No."

Massachusetts Bay Community College, Wellesley Campus, MA
Type: community college
Enrollment: 5,600
Name of SG: ???
SG's annual budget: $100,000 (includes other clubs lines and special one-time events)
Compensation:
     "occasional perks — movie passes, t-shirts, conference workshop registration, pens, miscellaneous small items"
Source: Beth Settje, student activities counselor, responded by mail on 8/18/97

McNeese State University, LA
Type: public
Enrollment: 7,800
Name of SG: Student Association
SG's annual budget: not provided
SG’s web address: not provided
SG’s phone: not provided
SG’s e-mail: cindygiven@hotmail.com
SG’s advisor: not provided
SG advisor’s phone: (337) 475-5686
SG advisor’s e-mail: not provided
Compensation:
     “Tuition waiver, faculty/staff parking tag, and $500/m stipend. It is the same for each officer.”
Other perks:
     “Mileage reimbursements, office space, computer, and other expenses.”
Source: Cynthia Given, senator, Circle K, responded by web on 4/11/02
     “Absolutely. As a former SGA VP I was not paid, but I know officers deserve compensation besides winning the election. They work hard!!
     “Our system really does work for our school. Actually, I believe our officers, although get paid a lot, do not get paid enough.”

MCP Hahnemann University, PA
Type: private
Enrollment: 3,000
Name of SG: College of Nursing and Health Professions Student Senate.
SG's annual budget: "$90,000"
Compensation:
     All the executive members of the board (six members) get $500 per year, plus use of computer, travel to conferences, and free lunches."
Source: Survey completed on 12/19/00 by J.P. Vermitsky, executive member
     "I feel that they should be compensated somewhat for the work that they do."

Mercer University, GA
Type: private
Enrollment: not provided
Name of SG: Student Government Association
SG's annual budget: $110,000
SG’s web address: www.mercer.edu/sga
SG’s phone: (478) 318-2274
SG’s e-mail: jones_m@acadmn.mercer.edu
SG’s advisor: Mindy Dalgarn
SG advisor’s phone: not provided
SG advisor’s e-mail: dalgarn_mk@mercer.edu
Compensation:
     “Our SG president gets a stipend. Our VP has the option of a stipend, but senators and class presidents (like myself) get nothing. It’s a stipend. They receive it bi-weekly, just as we do with our student work study. It comes from university funding.
Other perks:
     “Committee heads get a free meal in our cafeteria, but if you have a meal plan, that is not a great prize. Overall, we get the satisfaction of knowing we served our constituents.
Source: Marcus Jones, junior class president and senator, responded by web on 5/21/02
     “NO! We provide a public service to our students. Why should we get paid for doing something we love? Money would only increase those doing SG for the wrong reasons.

Mesa Community College, AZ
Type: community college
Enrollment: 23,536
Name of SG: ASMCC (Associated Students of Mesa Community College)
SG’s annual budget: $58,000
Compensation:
     “We have a combination of items ranging from stipends to scholarships to work study.”
Source: Jared A. Langkilde, ASMCC president, responded by web on 3/11/98
     “SG officers should get paid. If the job is to be done right it is critical to remove as many obstacles as possible so that the officers may serve the students to the best of their ability and with as few distractions as possible.
     “It is not wrong to pay SG officers. Good officers can never been completely compensated for their time and effort for and in behalf of students.”

Mesa State College, CO
Type: public university
Enrollment: 4,800
Name of SG: Associated Student Government
SG’s annual budget: SG— $90,000; total discretionary— $1.8 million under student control
Compensation:
President—200 percent of in-state tuition/fees
Vice president—150 percent
Student Leader—100 percent
Director of Finance—125 percent
Supreme Court Justice—50 percent
Fee Allocation Chair—150 percent
Three secretaries—50 percent each
Source: Jason Williams, Fee Allocation Committee Chair, responded by web on 4/27/98
     “Yes. Salaries encourage participation in SG and give some students the financial ability to hold office effectively.
     “No. Our legislative reps don’t get paid. But once they pay their dues, then they will get recognition enough to run for a paid position.”

Miami-Dade Community College, FL
Type: community college
Enrollment: ?
Name of SG: Student Government Association
SG's annual budget: "I don’t know."
Compensation:
     "I don’t think they get anything."
Source: Survey completed by web on 11/8/00 by Michel Mirabel, vice president, Phi Theta Kappa
     "I never gave that much though. In my school, they volunteer and if they are SG students getting paid then there should be a regulation nationwide.
     "Yes, I think it is wrong."

Miami University of Ohio, OH
Type: public
Enrollment: 18,000 undergraduates (Mills); 16,104 (Adams)
Name of SG: Associated Student Government (ASG)
SG's annual budget: $500,000 to $600,000 (Mills); $100,000 (includes campus activities division) $350,000 allocated to organizations (Adams)
SG’s web address: www.muohio.edu/asg
SG’s phone #: (740) 225-3873
SG’s e-mail: golferkj23@aol.com
SG advisor: Dr. Dennis Roberts
SG advisor’s phone: none provided
SG advisor’s e-mail: robertd2@muohio.edu
Compensation:
    Mills
    “A salary paid in nine monthly installments, which is based on a percentage of the in-state instructional fee for the academic year the officer serves.”
     President: 70%
     Executive Vice President: 60%
     Vice President of Management: 60%
     Vice President of Student Activities: 60%
     Vice President of Student Services: 60%
     Secretary of Off-Campus Affairs: 40%
     Secretary of Diversity Affairs: 40%
     Secretary of On-Campus Affairs: 40%
     Secretary of Academic Affairs: 40%
     Communications Director: 40%
     Treasurer: 40%
     Secretary to the Executive Cabinet: 20%
     Student Court Chief Justice:
     Adams
     president — 85 percent of in-state tuition (about $5,098)
     executive vice president — 70 percent of tuition (about $3,569)
     vice president for student services — 70 percent
     vice president for campus activities — 70 percent
     vice president for management — 70 percent
     seven senate officers — 30 percent of tuition (about $1,530)
     "Bi-monthly paychecks."
Other Perks:
     Mills
     “The president and executive vice president share a private office, while the rest of the executive cabinet shares an adjacent office. We have 24-hour access to the office and the student union and 10 computers. We also have special preference on parking passes and invitations to numerous high-profile events throughout the school year.”
Sources: Kelly J. Mills, executive vice president, responded by web on 1/8/02; Tom Adams, 1997 SG president, responded by web on 10/8/97 and 10/9/97
     Mills
     “Yes, because it ensures that Student Government officers will be able to serve their constituents to the best of their abilities without being burdened with having to hold down a job at the same time.”
     Adams
     "Salaries for SG officers makes the positions more accessible to students depending on financial assistance in college and helps encourage a more competitive election."
     "A good student government requires both; volunteers and paid accountable individuals."

Middle Tennessee State University, TN
Type: public
Enrollment: 20,000 plus
Name of SG: Student Government Association
SG's annual budget: $100,000
SG’s web address: www.mtsu.edu/~sga
SG’s phone: (615) 898-2464
SG’s e-mail: dot2a@mtsu.edu
SG’s advisor: Dr. Gene Fitch
SG advisor’s phone: (615) 898-5812
SG advisor’s e-mail: gfitch@mtsu.edu
Compensation:
     “Full tuition, fees, and books for fall, spring, and summer. In addition, officers receive hourly compensation up to 20 hours per week. All four executive officers (president, speaker of the senate, vice president, and election commissioner) receive the same compensation. Tuition and fees are credited to student accounts. Hourly compensation is received by-monthly.”
Other perks:
     “Authorization to purchase a faculty/staff parking permit.”
Source: Daryn Thornbury, outgoing election commissioner, responded by web on 4/24/02
     “Yes, in order to be able to dedicate the time to your office you have to make a living. We have noticed a dramatic increase in the number of office hours student leaders have been able to put in since raising the compensation.”

Millersville University, PA
Type: public university
Enrollment: 7,500
Name of SG: Student Senate
SG’s annual budget: "$1,000,000"
Compensation:
     "The president receives $200 per semester. Only the president receives any money. It is called a leadership stipend. The president of the University Activities Board, our newspaper, and our Black Student Union also receive it. No senators or officers receive any benefits. There are many free meals involved with meetings, but that’s basically it."
Source: Thomas J. Baker, student body president, responded by web on 1/25/00 and by e-mail on 1/28/00
     "Certain officers should get paid because they are working directly for the student body and just for the organization.
     "The payment should not be the reason any officers takes a position but some compensation is necessary."

Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Type: public university
Enrollment: 13,420
Name of SG: Minnesota State Student Association
SG's annual budget: $75,000
SG’s web address: http://www.mnsu.edu/studsen/welcome.html
SG’s phone: (507) 389-2611
SG’s e-mail: uzairshaffi@hotmail.com
SG’s advisor: not provided
SG advisor’s phone: not provided
SG advisor’s e-mail: not provided
Compensation:
     President-- $5,500 stipend
     Vice President: $4,500 stipend
     Speaker: $2,000 stipend
     Coordinators: $1,000 stipend
     “All are per term figures, one year. They’re bi-monthly checks.
Other Perks: “Great offices, state vehicles, secretary, administrative assistant, free dinner and tickets to all events statewide, laptops, travel to conferences and stay in 4-star hotels. Two annual trips to Washington, D.C.”
Source: Uzair Shaffi, vice president, responded by web on 4/6/02
     “Yes, so that they can concentrate on their jobs and not have to work beyond/external of SG.”

MiraCosta College, CA
Type: community college
Enrollment: 9,000
Name of SG: Associated Students
SG’s annual budget: $85,000 operating budget
Compensation:
     "The executive council receives free parking permits for their year term. The president receives a $120 stipend for attending bi-weekly governing board meetings."
Source: Melanie Seibert, executive vice president, responded by web on 1/6/00
     "Yes, unless some other form of comparable compensation is provided. It is often difficult to recruit and retain quality leaders, if there is no monetary compensation. Most college students struggle to make it through each semester financially. Asking someone to contribute 20 to 30 hours of quality work time a week without compensation is a definite way to lose individuals that could have an incredible impact on your organization. Incentives are one of the best ways to get individuals to produce quality work. Monetary compensation also gives the SG a way to hold its leaders accountable for the work they do.
     "I don’t think it’s wrong to pay SG officers. When you leave the SG office, you don’t leave your work behind. Students know, or should know, who you are, so your work is never done. Some compensation is great when you are doing what often feels like a full-time job."

Mississippi Gulf Coast community College-J.D. Campus, MS
Type: community college
Enrollment: not answered
Name of SG: Student Council
SG's annual budget: not answered
SG’s web address: www.mgccc.cc.us
SG’s e-mail address: mgcccsweetie@excited.com
SG’s phone number: 228-363-0308
SG’s advisor: Denise Daniel
SG advisor’s e-mail: not answered
SG advisor’s phone #: not answered
Compensation:
     “We don’t receive anything but something that looks good on our transcripts. We don’t get paid. We don’t get credit hours, and we don’t get any tuition money or discounts.”
Other perks:
     “We get an office that we all share. We get a meeting space. We get free transportation and meals when we are away on a conference or out of town meetings. Other than that, we don’t get any perks that other students don’t get.”
Source: Bethany Adams, executive vice president, responded by web on 10/11/01
     “Yes!!! As an officer, I put in MANY hours of hard work for our school. I make posters and fliers, help to set up events, plan meetings, and stay late to work on projects that directly affect the campus.
     “I think that a scholarship or tuition waiver would be very effective. This way, I would not have to work as many hours to help pay the tuition that my scholarship doesn’t cover.”

Mississippi State University, MS
Type: public
Enrollment: 14,877
Name of SG: Mississippi State University Student Association
SG's annual budget: $65,000
Compensation:
president — $350 per month
vice president — $250 per month
treasurer — $150 per month
secretary — $100 per month
attorney general — $100 per month
judicial chairman — $50 per month
Source: Mike Richardson, SA president, responded by phone on 10/10/97, and by fax on 10/10/97
     "Yes. They should. We work in our office on average 40 to 50 hours each week. Therefore, we are unable to hold part-time jobs."
     "No, because people are sacrificing an enormous amount of energy and time. Since so much time is spent in the office, even a small amount of compensation helps ease the financial burden of college."

Missouri Baptist College, MO
Type: private
Enrollment: 1,200
Name of SG: Student Government Association
SG’s annual budget: "Our SGA budget is allocated with our Student Activities Budget"
Compensation:
     "Our SG officers are on scholarship-- very minimal-- and do not receive any 'perks' unless they are serving in their official capacity. They are sent to our statewide conferences on SG. All fees are paid by the student activities."
Source: Jan Nothum, Director of Student Activities, responded by web on 8/31/98
     "No. SG should be service-minded first, accountable from an election standpoint for their actions not from a payment, job performance status.
     "Yes."

Modesto Junior College, CA
Type: community college
Enrollment: 16,000
Name of SG: A.S.M.J.C.
SG's annual budget: $56,100 annually
Compensation:
     White:
     "Executives earn $100 a month, senators and chairs get $100 per semester. The $100 per month is a paid stipend for th president, vice president of senate, vice president of Interclub Council, secretary, and treasurer. Our standing chairs and senators receive $100 per month. We get taxes charged to us also. So you can see that we really are not getting much out money wise. We get staff parking after 2 p.m. for executives only. Other than that, we get no other discounts, except what we put on."
     Bohannon:
—President—$1,750 per year
—4 other executive officers (VP Senate, VP ICC, Treasurer, Secretary)—$1,000 per year
—2 Committee Chairs—$100 per semester
—10 Senators—$100 per semester
It is a stipend
Source: Survey completed by web on 9/10/99 and by e-mail on 9/23/99 by Mellissa White, ASMJC president; survey completed on web by Sean Bohannon on 1/24/01
     White:
     "Yes and no. We would rather get credit on our transcripts instead of getting paid. If not, then get paid.
     "In a sense it is a job, but at the same time, it is a lot of volunteer service. Perhaps getting paid a small a mount or earning enough for let’s say 10 hours a week, even though we put in about 30 to 40 hours."
     Bohannon:
     "Yes. It encourage people to participate who would not otherwise have time as they would need to work more."

Monroe Community College, NY
Type: community college
Enrollment: 35,000
Name of SG: Monroe Community College Brighton Student Government
Web Address: www.monroecc.edu
Phone: 585-292-2496
E-mail: danielpresasacc@yahoo.com
Advisor: B. Stewart
Advisor’s phone: not provided
Advisor’s e-mail: estewart@monroecc.edu
SG's annual budget: $1.9 million (in the year 2003, it will jump to about $48 million when the Student Association takes control of the newly built residence halls)
Compensation:
     “We receive a performance-based scholarship. The evaluations are monthly and to remain eligible, one must perform. Check is cut to them after the final performance review and this is done after every semester. This is all donated monies from different companies in Rochester, NY.
Other perks:
     “We get all of these and more tickets to concerts and sporting events, private office, use of computer, a reserved parking space, per diem for food, travel to conferences, use of a vehicle.”
Source: Survey completed by web on 10/26/02 and by e-mail on 10/28/02 by Daniel O’Hanlon, speaker
     “I would have to say no. It is my perception that this SG is a learning opportunity to enjoy in while you are furthering your education. I would not think it right to pay, maybe offer a scholarship based on the work the SG does, or at least the performance of the leader, whether that be president or speaker.”

Monroe County Community College, MI
Type: community college
Enrollment: 3,924
Name of SG: Student Council
SG's annual budget: $4,000
Compensation:
     "SG officers are eligible for specific scholarships and are provided a very nice dinner/banquet two times per year with MCCC deans and president"
Source: Carolyn Friedrich, 1996-97 Student Council vice president, responded by phone on 8/13/97; Beth Kohler, coordinator of student activities, responded at APCA convention, 6/24/97
Friedrich:
     "I know that I put in more than 40 hours a week for Student council. If you're interested, you shouldn't have to be paid to do that. People would start losing their ideas and their innovation. They'd start think, `Oh, I'll get paid anyway, so I don't have to really provide anything.'"
Kohler:
     "MCCC student government offices do put forth their best effort, but traditionally only dedicate 2 to 3 hours per week on Gov./Activities. Our budget is too small to compensate for their hours."
     "I think that unless the hours take time from a paying job, it should be volunteer."

Montana State University-Billings, MT
Type: public
Enrollment: 10,540
Name of SG: Associated Students of Montana State University-Billings (ASMSU-B)
SG's annual budget: $200,000
Compensation:
president and vice president — $2,500 for 12 months they're in office
Source: Kim Cunningham, student body president, responded by phone on 7/15/97 and 10/27/97

Montclair State University, NJ
Type: public
Enrollment: 13,697
Name of SG: Student Government Association, Inc.
SG's annual budget: $500,000 ($100,000 operating budget)
Compensation:
in summer only, get salary $6 an hour for 12 weeks, plus room and board ($4,500 for room and board)
president — ?
vice president — ?
secretary — ?
treasurer — ?
all officers get parking privileges, special permit
Source: Chuck Feiner, director of student activities, responded by phone on 5/30/97 and on 10/3/97

Moorhead State University, MN
Type: state university
Enrollment: 6,500
Name of SG: Moorhead State University Student Senate
SG’s annual budget: $10,500
Compensation:
President— $500 in tuition scholarship per semester plus $35 salary per week
Vice President— $425 in tuition scholarship per semester plus $15 salary per week
Treasurer— $300 in tuition scholarship per semester
Source: Donald Lannoye, Student Senate president, responded by mail on 2/24/98
     “Yes. How else do you expect people to put time into the job if you don’t get paid?

Morehouse College, GA
Type: private HBCU
Enrollment: 3,000
Name of SG: Student Government Association
SG's annual budget: $94,000
SG’s web address: none
Compensation:
     “Each member of the executive board (president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer) receives free room and board, about $5,000 annually. The ‘pay’ is a scholarship in the form of free room and board. It is automatically credited to their accounts. Some SG administrations have been known to forego the stipend to make better use of the funding.”
Other perks:
     “Officers enjoy the use of a fully-equipped SG office, complete with computer usage, free copying, and associated services. The president has a choice parking spot, and officers often get reserved seating at college events.”
Source: Geoffrey Bennett, editor in chief of The Maroon Tiger, responded by web on 7/11/01 and by phone on 9/26/01
     “Student government officers should be paid salaries commensurate to their work. Active Student Governments provide an invaluable service to their respective institutions. Officers, facilitators of those services, should be compensated accordingly.
     “I think a cash salary is appropriate. It is all too easy to forget that one is getting paid for his or her services when there is no tangible evidence of it. Sometimes, it becomes apparent in the officer’s work ethic.
     “It’s commensurate for the work they do. We have two to three social events per month, in addition to going to classes. It’s rather taxing. It’s easier for the school to give them a waiver rather than a salary. For the newspaper, it’s a lot easier for us to be salaried.
     “I don’t think it’s an extracurricular activity—it’s really a job. It requires a lot more work, effort, and more conscientiousness. We work 30 to 40 hours a week. I don’t have time to hold down any other job.
     “They’ll be judged in the court of public opinion. Students are apt to offer comments when necessary. It’s easy to gauge their satisfaction. The campus newspaper is a huge check—we’re making sure they’re doing what they need to do.”
     “I’d be a proponent of an independent review board. It’s been rather arbitrary. A lot of times, it’s based on who has been paid in the past.”

Morton College, IL
Type: community college
Enrollment: 4,349
Name of SG: Student Senate
SG's annual budget: $5,000
Compensation:
     "Student senate officers (president, vice president, secretary, and programming board chair) receive full-tuition waivers."
(tuition runs about $1,900 annually)
Source: Louise Czuba, coordinator of student activities, responded by fax on 8/29/97 and by phone on 9/22/97
     "No. I do believe that tuition waivers are appropriate. Our students are all commuters, most working 30 plus hours per week. I think it appropriate to "reward" them for their work."
     "In an ideal world, yes! Not in ours, however. We need to provide incentive beyond the traditional ones (resume building, experience, etc.)"

Mount St. Mary’s College, MD
Type: private university
Enrollment: 1,450
Name of SG: Student Government Association
SG’s annual budget: "$63,000. This includes all clubs and organizations and funding for campus activities. As you can see, there really is not a great deal of funding."
Compensation:
     "Officers receives absolutely no compensation. The only circumstance would be if I organized an event. I did go to a leadership conference for free, but that wasn’t as a member of SGA. I was picked by the administration for outstanding leadership on campus."
Source: Anthony DiGangi, president, responded by web on 12/2/99 and by e-mail on 12/2/99
     "I believe SG officers should be compensated for the dedication and effort they put into their role as leaders. For a SG officer to be a great leader, I believe they need something to keep them interested in what they do. I believe that compensation would resolve that problem."

Mount Senario College, WI
Type: private
Enrollment: 461
Name of SG: Student Senate
SG's annual budget: $30,000 (cover student activities as well)
Compensation:
     "We are paid nothing. We do not receive any perks, just a lot of headaches."
Source: Kate Brown, Student Senate president, responded by e-mail on 8/14/97
     "I feel they should be paid something for all hours they put in. I spend a lot more time doing Student Senate things than I do on my homework. There is a lot expected of a Student Senate member and they should be paid something to compensate for it. Even if they are given so many meals a month in the cafeteria or something. I put in more hours during the year as I do for my part-time job that I'm paid for."
     "I don't feel lit is wrong to pay someone if they are doing their job and not just sitting around to collect money. If it is earned, then it should be received."

Mount St. Clare College, IA
Type: private
Enrollment: 400
Name of SG: Student Senate
SG's annual budget: $42,000 (funds all Student Senate activities and 14 other clubs and organization event, including conference, cable bills, entertainment, and educational speakers)
Compensation:
     "If the officers qualify for work study, we offer them five hours per week in our Student Affairs office. This would only be if they qualify and in that situation. They rarely get the opportunity to work on Student Senate material. These paychecks would be used toward tuition unless thy have already settled their balance."
Source: Lisa Carroll, coordinator of student life and activities, student senate moderator, responded by fax on 9/19/97
     "Yes. SG officers should get paid for their work. These students have given of their time, on our campus at least five hours a week in meetings alone. These students are also asked to be role models. They are asked to conduct themselves in a professional manner and are called upon to attend and coordinate on and off-campus events. At our college, they are also asked to present in a classroom setting. This is used to teach other students about the student senate as well as to educate the student body about methods, trends, etc., learned at conferences."
     "I believe that the executives should be paid. These individuals train and lead the entire student body. They also are expected to attend various other club and organization meetings. I don't believe any other group of leaders are asked to be that knowledgeable about the college in general and the student affairs department specifically. That amount of devotion of time and energy deserves financial compensation."

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