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Board authorizes Delgado Community College student referendum on $6/credit athletics and student activities fee
Summary
The LCTCS board authorized Delgado’s Student Government Association to conduct a referendum asking students to approve a $6 per credit‑hour fee (cap $12 per credit hour per semester) to expand athletics and student activities; the board’s action endorsed the SGA’s request to hold the student election.
Delgado Community College leaders and student government representatives presented a student‑driven proposal to create a student athletic/activity fee and asked the board to authorize a campus referendum. The board agreed to allow the Student Government Association to hold a referendum on a $6 per credit hour fee with a cap at $12 per credit hour per semester to support athletics, intramurals, clubs, leadership programs and student engagement.
Why it matters: Delgado reported a 58% increase in first‑time freshmen under age 28 and leaders said student demand for more campus engagement, athletics and extracurricular opportunities is rising. College staff estimated the fee could generate roughly $1.4–$4 million annually to support athletics and broader student activities, though the range presented in the meeting was approximate and staff emphasized the referendum is student‑initiated and the board’s vote simply authorizes the election.
Board action and procedure: Staff recommended that the board authorize the Delgado SGA to conduct the referendum; the board approved the recommendation without recorded objections. Board staff clarified the board’s role is to verify policy elements (communication plan, student notice and post‑vote reporting) and that the board’s approval authorizes the student‑run election rather than directly setting or charging a fee.
Attribution: Presentation and details were provided by Dr. Tamika Duples (associate vice chancellor for student affairs), SGA President Pablo Salazar and SGA Vice President Khloe Carbo; the board’s motion and approval were recorded in the minutes.
Closing: The SGA will proceed with communications to students and plan a vote at the end of the month, per the presentation.
