SPAC Council Member Name – YOUR NAME
Request Name – SPECIFIC NAME OF REQUEST
Requesting Student Group – STUDENT GROUP
Does the request adequately represent the organization's NEED?
0- Poor - It is unclear or not explicitly stated what the requested items do to assist with the organization's functions on campus.
1- Below Average - Budget request provides some relevant information to help determine how the items support the organization’s functions on campus; however, the explanation lacks clarity and detail. The connection between the requested items and their specific purpose or impact on the organization is somewhat unclear or underdeveloped.
2- Fair - Budget request provides a small amount of information necessary to determine how the items assist with the organization's functions on campus. The function of the requested items may not be specific.
3- Good - Budget Request provides specific and quality details necessary to determine how the items assist with the organization's functions on campus
4- Strong- Budget request provides clear and relevant information demonstrating how the items support the organization’s functions on campus. The purpose of the requested items is well-defined, and their impact on programming, operations, or member engagement is evident, though minor details or deeper justification could further strengthen the request.
5 - Excellent - Budget request provides more than enough specific details to determine how the items assist with the organization's functions on campus
RSO Regularly uses Triton Connect
0– Does not use Triton Connect -- has not uploaded any events, Officers have not been updated/added,
1– Triton Connect portal is missing significant information - Not all officers are listed, 1 or fewer events have been created, not all images have been uploaded, etc.
2– Triton Connect portal has some information but not all - Officer page is incomplete, 2 or 3 events have been created, a logo/cover photo have been uploaded, etc.
3– Triton Connect portal has basic information necessary - Mission or basic description is provided and President, Treasurer, and Advisor are listed publicly on the portal. Group photos and icons are uploaded. TritonConnect portal is moderately persuasive to new students.
4 - Triton Connect portal has all necessary information available for a student to get in contact with them, attend upcoming events they are hosting, and learn what the organization's main focus on campus is. Mission and detailed description are provided. Group photos and icons are listed, as well contact links/social media. TritonConnect portal is persuasive to new students.
5 - Triton Connect portal goes ABOVE AND BEYOND to communicate the group's purpose on campus, invite students to be a part of their organization, and portrays the impact they have in the UMSL community. Mission statement and detailed description are provided. Group photos and icons are listed, as well contact links/social media. TritonConnect portal is very persuasive to new students.
Does the provided supplemental information make it clear WHAT the group is requesting?
0 - Poor : No supplemental information is given, or the supplemental information is not useful
1 - Below Average : The supplemental information provides some insight into what the group is requesting, but it lacks clarity and sufficient detail to fully understand the specific needs or purpose.
2 - Fair : Supplemental information provided did not provide all necessary details (invoices, pictures of listings, etc.)
3 - Good : Supplemental information accurately portrayed what the organization is wanting
4 - Strong : The supplemental information clearly communicates what the group is requesting and provides sufficient detail to understand the purpose and intended use of the items or resources
5 - Excellent : Supplemental information goes Above and Beyond to demonstrate what the organization is wanting in great detail.
Does the request demonstrate the IMPACT of this organization's programming on campus?
0 - Request does not demonstrate the group's effort toward campus impact.
1 - Poor : request shows only 1 of the above qualities OR the organization demonstrates negligible effort toward campus collaboration and impact.
2 - Below Average : the request provides limited explanation of the organization’s impact on campus
3 - Meets Expectations : request shows at least 3 of the above qualities or the organization shows a mild effort toward campus collaboration and impact
4 - Strong : the request effectively demonstrates the impact of the organization’s programming on campus.
5 - Excellent : request shows all of the above qualities or otherwise demonstrates exceptional effort toward campus collaboration and impact
What is the OVERALL QUALITY of the request?
0 - Poor quality budget request : the request is missing, extremely limited, or does not provide enough information to evaluate. Key components are absent, making it impossible to assess quality.
1 - Below average budget request : Did not complete correctly or provide enough information.
2 - Fair budget request : the request provides some basic information but remains unclear or underdeveloped. Important details are missing, and the justification for the request is weak or only loosely connected to organizational goals.
3 - Average budget request : the request is generally clear and includes the necessary components, but may lack depth, specificity, or strong justification. The connection to impact or purpose is present but not fully developed.
4 - Strong budget request : the request is well-organized, clear, and detailed. It effectively communicates purpose, need, and impact, with only minor areas for improvement or additional specificity.
5 - Excellent budget request : the request is exceptionally clear, thorough, and compelling. It demonstrates strong alignment with organizational goals, provides detailed justification, and clearly illustrates meaningful impact on campus. It requires little to no improvement.
BONUS Categories
RSO supports itself through alternative funding:
0 – Only uses SPAC funding
1 – Actively seeks other funding
2 - Has other funding sources
Does this student group collaborate with other student groups and/or campus departments?
0 – Does not collaborate
1 – Collaborates once in a while
2 - Collaborates on a regular basis