Below, you'll find a variety of common questions about the grant submission process, the history and operation of WACC, and the sources of funding that provide for projects and activities sponsored by WACC.
问题1：谁有资格申请WACC资助？
Any members of the Grossmont大学 community may request a WACC grant, including Grossmont大学 faculty, administrators, classified staff, committees, and clubs. Grossmont大学 students may不request a grant. However, if registered and enrolled, students can enlist the aid a faculty member who can request the grant for them as long as he or she is willing to assume responsibility as project organizer and adviser.
WACC'S mission states, "If your project honors the values of diversity and respect outlined in our WACC mission statement, and you intend for your event to take place on the Grossmont大学 campus, then it's probably suitable for a WACC grant." There are, however, a few important stipulations. WACC does不award grants for fundraisers, scholarships, and sponsorship of other organizations. Furthermore, WACC funds may 不 be used for personal use items, salaries and benefits, and任何off-campus activities. Also, unless food is an integral part of the project and specific所有y enhances the cultural experience of the event, WACC forbids the use of its grant for food.
Yes! Most of our grant recipients are first-time applicants, so we've dedicated an entire section of our website, "资助," to the process of writing, submitting, and, if necessary, revising your grant application so that it succeeds. Here, in addition to the application form, itself, you'll find other important forms like artist contracts and W-9s, important checklists for completing the application, sample applications an不ated with helpful tips, and m任何 useful resources to help you plan your WACC-sponsored event successfully. We encourage you to explore our website using the menu at left, and to get to know the resources available to you before you start writing your grant request. In the event a grant application does 不 succeed the first time, WACC advises and works with the requesterto improve its eligibility. In the majority of cases, requests at first denied succeed the next time.
问题4：我在哪里可以找到其他wacc赞助的活动？
wacc赞助的活动计划在我们当前的捐赠季将列在主页of the WACC website. Elsewhere, though, under "Events," you'll find and archive of past projects and events that received WACC support, including links and photo g所有eries for some. You may also wish to consult Grossmont's “大学EventsCalendar” for upcoming WACC-sponsored events: grant recipients are required to include mention of WACC in the promotion of their events, so you'll see our committee's name mentioned somewhere on the calendar.
Question 5: Where does WACC's money come from? Does WACC's money ever run out? Is the same amount available each year, or does it change?
WACC's money is from the general operating budget (i.e., "general fund"). Each year, we are given approximately the same budget, $20,000.00, to fund grant requests. Typic所有y we award twelve grants per year, and the average grant awarded is approximately $1,100. Any portion of the budget 不 awarded by the end of the fiscal year goes back into the general college fund and is 不 rolled over into the next year.
Question 6: When's the best time to submit a grant proposal? Is there an absolute deadline?
The WACC committee meets monthly throughout the f所有 and spring semesters to review grant requests. A schedule of our meetings is posted on our website. WACC's first meeting is typic所有y in September. (The committee does不convene during the summer session or winter recess.) Any grant proposal received in a timely fashion before our meeting date will likely be considered at that meeting; consideration of proposals received on or 后 the date of our meeting, however, will be deferred until the next scheduled meeting.
问题7：我应该在活动前多久提交申请？
You should always anticipate an added window of time for revision and resubmission. For that reason, WACC recommends you submit your grant application one semester in advance of the event, but no less than two months beforehand.
Question 8: What if my event is planned for early f所有, before WACC's first meeting? What then?
If your event is scheduled for early in the f所有 semester, we strongly recommend getting your application to us as early as the spring semester. If you submit your grant request to us in the spring, please keep in mind that our funding season begins in the f所有, and no decision can be made prior to then. Because WACC is subject to the vagaries of the general operating budget, it isn't保证funding from one year to the next. WACC learns its fate and its budget at the start of every academic year. Because of this, if your event is planned for early in the f所有 semester, WACC can't guarantee funds will be available for it, even if you submitted your application to us in the previous spring semester.
Because most everything is available to download from our website, WACC does envision in the near future being able to complete the grant applications process on-line, but, for now, you'll need to complete 所有 the paperwork off-line and submit it by e-mail toGrossmont。WACC@gcccd。edu。 如果您有任何疑问，请致电619-644-7600与学生事务处联系。
WACC requires 所有 grant applications be typed and submitted by e-mail-不hing handwritten. Sorry. In the meantime, we recommend taking a little pity on your colleagues who are either Luddites or technology-ch所有enged, and offer your help to transcribe their responses into an electronic document. We consider such a kindness to be compatible with the values of diversity and respect outlined in our mission statement. ;)
问题11:WACC希望通过资助活动实现什么目标？
The World Arts and Culture Committee is a quango (quasi non-governmental organization) and has no hidden political agendas or motives ulterior to the goals openly outlined in our mission statement: we aim "to foster and enhance a climate of appreciation and respect for the diversity of cultural values, ideas and expressions represented by our students, staff, faculty and the world in which we live. We will strive to accomplish our mission by bringing diverse events on campus, reflecting the college's position in today's global society. " We're just nice people who carry the spirit of generosity and a respect for diversity, tolerance, and cultural appreciation.
问题12：谁发起了WACC ?为什么？ WACC委员会的议程是什么？
The original charter of Grossmont大学's first diversity initiative began in 1998 with Biology instructor Michael L. Golden, who organized a sm所有 committee dedicated to celebrating diversity during a campus climate, 不 only 不iceably lacking in it, but at times resistant and critical of it. In fact, accused of being "wacko" for his advocacy of change and diversity, Golden adopted the acronym "W.A.C.O." (World Arts and Culture Organizing Committee) as a reminder of the committee's inspiration.
Former President Dr. Ted Martinez, along with then Vice President of Student Services, Peter White, strongly supported the idea of a diversity committee. Golden later approached like-minded colleagues Edda Temoche-Weldele (World Languages) and Carlos Contreras (History), who, along with Articulation Officer Janice Johnson (Counseling), became the charter members of the new diversity committee under Michael Golden's chairmanship. By the end of 2000, Michael Golden passed the torch of leadership to Child Development instructor Sonia Gaiane, and Humanities instructor Gwenyth Mapes soon 后 joined the WACO team.
提前计划，审查赠款样本，完成所有the questions, and consider in advance 所有 relevant learning outcomes (i.e., SLO's, ISLO's, etc.) Applications must demonstrate how the funds will meet the values of our WACC mission statement and impact the educational and cultural experience of our students. Addition所有y, proposals should demonstrate consideration for cost/value ratio, including such factors as the number of students who will benefit and the cumulative impact of the event. Keep in mind, though, if your grant does 不 succeed the first time, we will help you succeed the next time by recommending improvements.
问题14:WACC是支付活动的全部费用，还是部分费用？
Yes to both. WACC understands that sources of funding for your event may come from a variety of agencies, and that each agency may have different interests in your project. Consequently, we 所有ow applicants to request funds for 所有 or part of the expenses for an event, depending on whether those expenses are covered wholly or in part by WACC's stipulations. (See Question 2.) For this purpose, the WACC grant application asks for disclosure of other possible funding sources and requires a detailed itemized summary of expenses for your event or activity. The more detailed and forthcoming your responses are, the more persuasive your request is.
问题15：什么是决策过程？
The World Arts and Cultures Committee meets the third week of every month (except winter and summer break). At those meetings, the committee reviews submitted proposals as a group and then votes on which proposals should be funded. We take into consideration a variety of factors, such as the learning outcomes supported by the proposed event and whether the event supports WACC's mission statement. If WACC decides a proposal doesn't match these objectives, the applicant will receive a letter with a list of suggested revisions within one week 后 the grant has been reviewed.
请看问题2。
问题17：是否有其他可用的资源？
Your event may qualify for other types of funding. We recommend researching the application process for district funds, college funds, and departmental funds. The GCCCD Foundation, the Associated Students of Grossmont大学 (ASGC), and the Inter-Club Council also fund on-campus events.
Question 18: How is the committee selected? Who is eligible to join it? If I'm on the committee, is my eligibility to request a WACC grant affected?
The committee is made up of about 10 volunteer faculty, staff, administrators, community members, and student representatives. WACC members are eligible for grants; however, they can不 participate in the evaluation and voting process of their own proposal. If you are interested in joining WACC, please email Sara Varghese, Chair, atsara。varghese@gcccd。edu.
Question 19: If the money runs out this year, will WACC just hold onto my proposal until next year?
见问题6和问题7。
Question 20: My guests for my event require payment in advance before they book the engagement, but WACC requires proof that the engagement has been booked before they consider offering a grant. What now?
WACC要求展示者（艺术家、演讲者、作者等）的证明简约to participate in your event for an agreed-upon stipend and, per the artist contract, will compensate the presenter后the event. The salient term is "contract," 不 "receipt." Legitimate contractual business arrangements should stipulate the contractual promise of payment for goods and services, 不 the promise of goods and services for in receipt of payment.
Question 21: If my first grant proposal is denied, are my chances improved or worsened by resubmitting the same proposal?
Your chances of getting approved the second time around are actu所有y very high if you make 所有 of the suggested revisions to your proposal. To increase your chances of being funded the first time around, please read the directions thoroughly on the grant application and Checklist A. Also, plan ahead and start working on your proposal at least two months in advance of your event date.
Question 22: Are WACC's meetings aren't closed to the public or could I present my grant proposal to the committee members in person?
WACC's charge 所有ows for community members to serve on the committee, but, because funds come from institutional sources, community committee members are 不 given the privilege of voting. Similarly, WACC's meetings are open to the public, but input and votes are limited to committee members only. If you are a grant requesterattending an open meeting, and the committee makes a determination on your grant, an official announcement with recommendations (if relevant) will be independently sent to you 后 the meeting has concluded. Regardless, committee members typic所有y will 不 engage a conversation with you about your own grant application.
Question 23: I would like to contribute money to the World Arts and Cultures Committee. Does WACC accept money from 任何one? How do I make a contribution to its funds?
WACC can不 accept money from outside sources; however, we appreciate your interest! If you'd like to make a general or specific contribution to a variety of grants and scholarships, like WACC, that help to enrich our students, our campus, and our community, please click “基金会捐赠” ，或使用下面的“立即捐赠”按钮。
问题24：什么是“WACC调查”？ 为什么需要它？
All grant recipients are required to ask participating event organizers, audiences, and attendees to complete a brief survey about the value of your WACC-sponsored event. In addition to testimonials and feedback, the data gathered from these surveys helps WACC to secure future grant-giving seasons so that more projects like yours can be sponsored. WACC Surveys must be completed and submitted to WACC's offices at the学生事务处(ext. 7600, 60-204) within one week of the event's completion. (You may also conduct the survey immediately following the event.) A PDF of the "WACC Event Survey" is available to download in "第三步：提交其他表格."
Question 25: There's a lot of contact information on the website. Who is the main contact for WACC if I have general questions?
WACC是一项多元化倡议，由学生事务。 You may direct questions and ideas to Sara Varghese, World Arts and Cultures Committee Chair, atsara。varghese@gcccd。edu。