Committee onboarding and introductory training will take place during the early Spring semester. This onboarding process includes newly appointed student, staff, and faculty members, as well as members with renewed appointments, where applicable.
The introductory training provides a broad overview of:
- MSFT policies and procedures
- Allowable and non-allowable expenses
- Committee member roles and responsibilities
- Important timelines and due dates
- Rubric review and evaluation processes
- Final deliberation and recommendation procedures
Following the training, committee members independently review and score submitted applications based on established rubric. The cycle concludes with one or more final deliberation meetings, during which members discuss proposals collectively, consider funding priorities and available resources, and arrive at final funding recommendations through a consensus-based process.
MSFT Committee, Academic Year 2026-2027
Voting Members:
- Joanne Caceres– MSFT Chair, Student
- Nidia Peon– Student
- Samyuel Pokharel– Student
- John Paz– Student
- Miranda Griffith– Student
- Shivani Atul Sule– Student
- Ariana Wilroy– Staff
- Reha Kadakal– Faculty, Sociology
- Janet Pinkley – Faculty, Library
Non-Voting Members:
- Rosa Bravo – Director of Business and Operations, Academic Planning & Budgeting
- Dianne Wei– Associate Director of DSA Budget & Staff Resources
- Neomi Basquez - Budget Analyst, Academic Planning & Budgeting
Committee Meeting Materials *Coming Soon*
Meetings and Supporting Documents
- MSFT Meeting Calendar
- Committee Presentation
- Meeting Minutes
- Meeting Minutes
- Meeting Minutes
Recommendation Memos
- FY 2026-27 Provost Memo