Description of Mandatory Fees
Distance Fee:
The distance fee provides partial funding for the salary and benefit
costs for the positions teaching, designing and supporting distance courses. The fee also supports the design framework of VCSU distance courses.
Technology Fee:
The technology fee covers VCSU technology infrastructure expenses
necessary for students to communicate electronically and share data with
faculty, other students, and student administrative support offices.
Specifically the technology fee covers the hardware, software, and
expertise necessary to provide the following services for all students: a
personal web portal with single user name and password, web site
services, online learning management and data storage system, email,
calendar, web conferencing, server firewall, anti-virus protection, spam
filtering, and user technical support.
All full-time students and some part-time students are entitled to a
laptop computer at no extra charge, not including shipping. Other
students can receive a laptop computer for an additional fee. The
attachment explains the procedures and added cost, if any, associated
with receiving a laptop computer. (Reference the attached PDF)
The following services are available to all students. However, the
practical accessibility is dependent on the proximity of the student to
the service and the applicability to the mode of instruction, i.e.
online versus on-campus. Additional services include smart classrooms,
wired and wireless local area network access, and mobile computer
peripherals, e.g. video cameras, digital still cameras, tripods,
microphones, LCD projectors, amplified speakers, and scanners. Note:
Technology fees for online classes are typically less than on-campus
classes.
Student Senate:
Supports the operation of the Student Government and a wide variety of
student activities. Included are a number of programs and services such
as the Music Department, The Forge, Theatre,
Tutoring, Viking Campus Activities Board, Homecoming, Spring Blast and other
special events. All recognized student organization can request funds
from Student Senate. Admission to student events are free or at a
reduced price for students that pay this fee.
Student Health:
Funds a University Health Service which includes a half time Registered
Nurse on campus every day during the school year. The nurse's office
provides walk-in service for all registered students as well as a number
health education and awareness programs.
Student Center:
Supports the operation of Student Center including staff, maintenance,
repair of facilities, and replacement of furnishings. The Student Center
provides dining facilities, meeting rooms, study areas and lounge space
for students.
Athletic Fee:
The athletic fee supports operating expenses incurred by VCSU student
athletes participating in intercollegiate Football, Volleyball, Men's
and Women's Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Men's and Women's golf. The
fee also supports intramural recreational opportunities for students
who wish to participate. Because of this fee, students receive free
admission to all intercollegiate contests except postseason DAC
tournaments.
Fitness Facility: Provides membership to the Gaukler Family Wellness Center and other wellness resources through the campus.
CND: A fee approved by the Board for administrative, financial and student information systems replacement costs.
NDSA:
The NDSA fee is to support the North Dakota Student Association. Funds
raised by the fee shall be dedicated to the support of the NDSA and its
activities.