ASUM and the Renter Center: A Match Made In Housing Paradise
A FAQ Page Regarding Relations!
FIRST OFF, WHAT IS THE RENTER CENTER?
The Renter Center is a service provided to students by the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM) and the UM Division of Student Affairs.
WHAT IS ASUM?
ASUM shall be the representative body of the members of the Association, organized exclusively for educational and non-profit purposes. The primary responsibility of the Association is to serve as an advocate for the general welfare of the students. — ASUM Constitution : Article 2 Section 1
WHAT DOES ASUM DO FOR THE RENTER CENTER?
WELL, ASUM MUST;
- Review the operations, programs, and personnel of the ASUM Renter Center to ensure student oversight of student fee dollars;
- Consult and advise the ASUM Renter Center Director during the creation, implementation, discontinuation, and ongoing operations of ASUM Renter Center programs;
- Approve ASUM Renter Center expenses of over $300 with a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote, unless these expenses are related to wages or benefits of long-standing employee positions;
- Report to the ASUM Senate the decisions and discussion topics of ASUM Housing Board meetings at one ASUM Senate meeting per month;
- Discuss and develop long-term (5 years) and short term (1 year) programmatic and functional plans for the ASUM ASUM Renter Center, review this plan once per semester;
- Publish an annual report identifying the achievements and areas of potential growth of the ASUM ASUM Renter Center within the current academic year’s strategic plan.
WHAT IS THE HOUSING BOARD?
The ASUM Housing Board is composed of seven voting members appointed or approved by the ASUM Senate. All voting members will be active UM students. Three of these voting members will be current ASUM Senators and the four remaining spaces will be filled by students-at-large (SALs). Any interested UM student can serve as a SAL on ASUM oversight committees. Meetings occur once monthly or more often at the discretion of the chair.
WHAT IS THE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL?
Every citizen in Missoula has an opportunity to get involved in their Neighborhood Council and make a difference right where they live. Missoulians established Neighborhood Councils to build cooperation and improved communication between citizens and city officials. Neighborhood Councils are set up to provide citizens with a venue to provide input to city agencies regarding issues and projects in their neighborhoods. The ASUM Renter Center Director regularly attends University District Neighborhood Council meetings in order to bring the student voice to UM’s closest neighbors. If you would like to learn more about your neighborhood council, visit the Office of Neighborhoods and find your neighborhood.
WHAT OTHER AGENCIES DOES ASUM OPERATE?
We figure that is enough institutional jargon for now, but we also understand that you might still have questions; luckily, we have answers! Find our contact info below!
On an unrelated note, even though we have a new blog, try to remember that we are still the same ol’ Renter Center. We provide a platform for students, advocacy for renters, and support for landlords seeking the best renters around. Stop in, say hello, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or subscribe to our mailing list here! We also have a couple of other guides, already hot off the press, so make sure not to miss out (topics covered include living off campus, finding housing, and scheduling an appointment with us)!
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
ASUM RENTER CENTER, 32 CAMPUS DRIVE, MISSOULA, MT, 59812, UNITED STATES : (406) 243–2017 : RENTERCENTER@MSO.UMT.EDU
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