It’s spooky season! With Halloween just around the corner, the perfect costume is a must. Whether you plan on going out or staying in, here are some costume ideas that won’t scare your bank account. Most of these ideas would work for groups, couples or individuals. Buy a bag of…
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Holiday gifts on a budget
The holidays are upon us – and we all know what that means. We are all going to have such an awful time buying presents for everyone. You never really fully appreciate how many friends and relatives and distant cousins and goldfish you have until you’re socially obligated to put…
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Source of organization funding explained
Student groups and organizations at William Jewell College receive their budgets in various ways. Some groups are funded by the College, such as College Union Activities (CUA) and Student Senate, while most groups are required to be financially self-sufficient. However, the College aims to provide support to all organizations. New…
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An update on the budget of Jewell athletics department
William Jewell College is home to 471 athletes. That is 46.2 percent of the total student population. The coach of each individual program recruits at his or her discretion, choosing the athletes that they think can best contribute to their team. During the 2014-2015 school year, Jewell spent $67,650 on recruiting. The…
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Breaking Down the Budget: William Jewell Athletic Department
William Jewell College’s Athletic Department, chaired by Dr. Darlene Bailey, includes 400 student athletes, 20 teams and, from the 2012-2013 season, a total revenue of $5,972,533 according to the Equity in Athletics Data Analysis Survey (EADAS). “[The Department of] athletics generates more than half of its operating budget from revenue…
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Breaking down the budget: categories of William Jewell’s revenue and expenses
According to William Jewell College, the annual cost of a Jewell education is $40,030. This total includes $200 in fees for activity and health services, $4,680 for a double occupancy dorm room, $3,730 for a meal plan and $31,420 for tuition. This tuition price is before scholarship. After scholarships are…
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