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Student body needs Brandeis' big budget
by Chongshen Chen
Op-Ed | 10/7/08
Posted online at 5:50 AM EST on 10/7/08
Additionally, endowment transparency would enable students to know what the money was being used for. The 2008 College Sustainability Report Card by the Sustainable Endowments Institute shows Brandeis to have no endowment transparency-the University received an F in this category. Despite Brandeis' efforts to improve sustainability through more efficient buildings and recycling programs, the money trail from endowment money to campus events and ventures is still unavailable to students or the general public. With endowment transparency, students could suggest further methods to reduce expenses by eliminating excess spending of endowment funds or suggest allocating some endowment money toward improving the campus or quality of life.
In conclusion, all I can say is this: consider where that $691 million is going, and consider your current financial situation. Think about how the University is spending its endowment and what you could do about it. Where the money goes affects both your future and the University's. Think.
In conclusion, all I can say is this: consider where that $691 million is going, and consider your current financial situation. Think about how the University is spending its endowment and what you could do about it. Where the money goes affects both your future and the University's. Think.
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