After its second meeting of the year Tuesday, the fee committee is getting ready to hear presentations from groups across campus looking to increase their funding.

And they don’t have much wiggle room.

The committee, co-chaired by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Tom Stafford and Student Senate President Greg Doucette, must submit its fee recommendation to Chancellor James Oblinger by Oct. 5 — just nine days away.

The UNC Board of Governors has also set a 6.5 percent cap on fee increases, which according to Stafford will limit the group to an increase of $69.

Here’s a look at this year’s fee proposals.

Proposed increasesStudent Legal ServicesThis nonprofit organization provides students with education, advice and limited court representation. They have, for example, helped students targeted by Recording Industry Association of America cases.Proposed increase: $1Justification: Will increase staff salaries, create an advertising budgetHistory:2004-05 – $92005-06 – $92006-07 – $92007-08 – $92008-09 (proposed) – $10

Student center operationsRevenue from this fee supports a multitude of organizations on campus, including Arts N.C. State and the Center for Leadership, Ethics and Public Service. It also covers expenses for the Talley and Witherspoon Student Centers, the Price Music Center and the Thompson Theatre.Proposed increase: $13.70Justification: Covers state-legislated salary increases, increases in costs of goods and servicesHistory:2004-05 – $149.102005-06 – $156.102006-07 – $177.702007-08 – $192.702008-09 (proposed) – $206.40

Recreational sportsIn addition to the recreational sports program, this fee also covers the costs of operating and maintaining facilities and fields.Proposed increase: $23.15Justification: Covers Carmichael Gymnasium building reserve, increases in salary and benefits, increased operational costsHistory:2004-05 – $61.602005-06 – $69.602006-07 – $76.602007-08 – $91.602008-09 (proposed) – $114.75

Athletics operationsThis fee partially covers the cost of 23 sports programs and facilities.Proposed increase: $17.50Justification: Covers facility maintenance, travel and equipment costs, more money for underfunded programsHistory:2004-05 – $942005-06 – $942006-07 – $1192007-08 – $126.502008-09 (proposed) – $144

Student Health operationsStudent Health provides medical services, including counseling and psychiatry services.Proposed increase: $12Justification: Increased salary and benefit increases, increased cost for medical supply, increased psychiatrist hoursHistory:2004-05 – $1832005-06 – $1932006-07 – $2062007-08 – $2212008-09 (proposed) – $233

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