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FAQs
Q: What is the Tiered Funding System?
A. The Tiered Funding System allows student organizations to receive increasing amounts of operating dollars by completing specific requirements across three tiers: Foundation, Growth & Goal Setting, and Engagement & Impact.
Q: Who manages the Tiered Funding System?
A. The program is managed by Student Organization Support (SOS) within the Center for Student Involvement (CSI). For additional guidance or support, email csi@kent.edu.
Tier 3: (Engagement, Impact, Accountability)
Organizations must have completed Tier 2, have a minimum of 15 total members listed on their KSU Engage roster AND complete the following to be eligible for an additional $400 operating dollars:
- Meet with a Student Organization Support (SOS) Coach to review and evaluate SMART Goals for AY 25-26
- Complete and of one community service project for AY 25-26; opportunities available through Helper Helper
Tier 2: (Growth and Goal Setting)
Organizations must meet Tier 1 requirements, have a minimum of eight (8) members listed on their KSU Engage roster, register for and attend mandatory Fall 2025 training (or attend a make-up session offered by CSI), AND complete at least two (2) of the following to be eligible for an additional $200 operating dollars:
- for AY 2025-2026, including:
- Community Engagement Goal
- Academic Achievement Goal
- Leadership Development Goal
- Community Service Goal
Tier 1: (Foundation)
Organizations must complete the following to be eligible for $200 operating dollars:
- Completed annual registration process on KSU Engage
- All roster members have completed Collin’s Law Anti-Hazing training
Dual Degree Program - MA and MBA
Students can complete a dual degree program with the M.A. degree in Peace and Conflict Studies and the Master of Business Administration degree
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Combined B.A./M.A. Program
SPCS allows exceptional students to start their MA while finishing their BA in Peace and Conflict Studies.
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