The Stout Student Association believes that all student voices are important. We also recognize that serving in a student association as a representative requires a great deal of time, and that for many students, that means time away from potentially working. We pay all of our student representatives (aside from standing committee members) to open up service to a broader base of students, especially those who are low income or otherwise marginalized. Additionally, compensating representatives ensures they can set aside the time required to fully execute their responsibilities, whether that be advocating for students or carrying out day-to-day SSA functions.
Payment is processed as a scholarship through UW-Stout's Financial Aid Office. If students still owe money for tuition or fees, payment will cover that outstanding balance. If students do not have an outstanding balance when scholarships are distributed, SSA scholarships are processed as a financial aid reimbursement and received in the form of a check or direct deposit.
Funding to pay SSA representatives, along with funding for the majority of SSA's direct initiatives, comes from the Student Organizations/Student Activity segregated fee. The SSA Vice President prepares SSA's budget proposal, while the full University Student Senate adopts the final budget for Student Organizations/Student Activity segregated fee expenditures.
The President oversees all SSA functions and chairs both the Executive Board Committee and University Student Senate. The President receives $3000 a semester, for a total of $6000 for a full academic year (split between semesters).
The Vice President assists the President in overseeing all SSA functions and serves as Vice Chair of the Executive Board Committee and de facto Vice Chair of University Student Senate. They also serve as SSA Treasurer. The Vice President receives $2750 a semester, for a total of $5500 for a full academic year (split between semesters).
Directors oversee day-to-day operations of SSA, comprise the Executive Board Committee, and must serve five office hours per week. Most Directors also chair a standing committee. Directors are paid $2500 per semester, for a total of $5000 per year for a full academic year (split between semesters).
Senators are paid $500 a semester, for a total of $1000 if serving a full academic year (split between semesters). Senators must serve one office hour per week.
Vice-Chairs of SSA standing committees take meeting minutes, post meeting materials, help committee chairs with other tasks as needed, and serve two additional office hours per week. Vice-Chairs receive a $150 increase in their stipend.
The University Court Chief Justice is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Judicial Branch, including overseeing proceedings, developing the Judicial Policy, and recruiting Justices. The Chief Justice receives $750 a semester, for a total of $1500 for a full academic year (split between semesters). This rate is for the 51st Congress (2020-21).
The University Court Chief Justice is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Judicial Branch, including overseeing proceedings, developing the Judicial Policy, and recruiting Justices. The Chief Justice receives $750 a semester, for a total of $1500 for a full academic year (split between semesters). This rate is for the 51st Congress (2020-21).
The University Court Vice-Chief Justice receives $350 a semester, for a total of $400 for a full academic year (split between semesters). This rate is for the 51st Congress (2020-21).
SSA pays representatives over the Summer & Winter breaks to manage day-to-day operations and follow updates to university and legislative policy that impacts students. SSA's two summer representatives receive $2000 each, and SSA's two winter representatives receive $500 each.
