Student Party SAM provided critical financial oversight, refused to sign “blank checks,” and delivered concrete wins for student well-being and education quality in the December University Council meeting. We proved that we don’t just talk about problems; We Get It Done.
- Budget Keypoints 2026
Student Party SAM provided Consent, but only after extracting commitments from the Executive Board.
- Protecting Well-being Funds We raised a critical conflict where central Work Pressure (W&T) funds were being held in reserve while faculties like TiSEM were cutting support staff due to deficits. SAM pushed back and secured a commitment: Central reserves will be used to backstop faculties to ensure no essential well-being initiatives are cut due to local budget shortages.
- No Blank Checks We refused to approve millions in funding for vague AI and Security projects. We ensured that the specific implementation plans for these projects must return to the Council for a separate Right of Consent vote before any money is spent.
- Full Budget 2026
SAM gave Positive Advice on the Full Budget after verifying the timeline of organizational changes.
- Clarifying the Reorganization Timeline We identified discrepancies regarding the planned reorganization of Finance & Control (F&C). We received clarification that no changes will happen until the new Director starts in April 2026, ensuring no structural changes are made without a clear vision and proper participation.
- HR Software Costs We ensured that the procurement of expensive new HR software will not negatively impact the current year’s operating budget for education and research.
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