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SAM

State Administrative Manual. Outlines State of California policies and procedures which govern administrative processes.

SCO

State (of California) Controller’s Office.

SBAC

System Budget Advisory Committee. This committee is comprised of representatives from: the CSU academic senate, the CSU faculty union, students, presidents, administrative vice presidents, academic vice presidents, and alumni.

SEOG

State Equal Opportunity Grant(s).

Shortfall

When a historic funding level is identified as insufficient to cover projected expenditures. An example would be a Utilities Shortfall.

SMIF

Surplus Monetary Investment Fund. Managed by the State (of California) Controller’s Office.

Spartan Foundation

Fundraising arm of the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics that is specifically responsible for student athlete scholarships. The Foundation consists of an executive board and board of directors that are responsible for recruiting volunteers and soliciting gifts during the annual fund drive.

Special Repairs

Refer to Deferred Maintenance.

Stafford Loans

See Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) Stafford Loans.

Strategic Planning

In 2003/04 the campus began laying the foundation for a strategic planning process “... intended to help San José State University prepare for the future. It will help us serve our mission, reach our vision and guide resource allocation. Our strategic planning process is designed to be an open, consultative and iterative effort that produces a plan that will be a living document and incorporate the principles of assessment and continuous improvement.” [SJSU Strategic Planning]

Student Services

“Student Services includes expenditures for admissions, registrar activities, career guidance, counseling, financial aid administration and student health services. Include administrative allowance for Pell Grants.” [IPEDS]

SUAM

State University Administration Manual.

SUF

State University Fee.

SUG

State University Grant. This grant is available to both undergraduate and graduate students who are California residents.

Support Budget

CSU Operating Fund base budget plus any one time funding for a given fiscal year.

System/Systemwide

System references the 23 universities and Chancellor’s Office site under the governance of the Chancellor and Trustees of the CSU. Systemwide refers to anything that applies to all 23 campuses.