KHUSHI NANDA

Restore Club Funding to $30,000

• Club funding was cut from $30,000 to $15,000 two years ago and gradually raised to $20,000. I will restore it to $30,000, with applications open each term.

• AUS has sufficient funds to sustain this level of support without creating a deficit. My past budget work confirms that this is feasible.

Independent Textbook Reimbursement Program

• AUS increased the textbook reimbursement budget from $1,000 to $10,000 last year, and the popularity of the program proved its importance.

• Integrating it into the AMS Textbook Broke program has caused delays. I will relaunch an AUS-only textbook reimbursement system to process claims faster.

• AUS will still provide $2,000 to AMS Textbook Broke, maintaining our position as the highest-contributing society to that initiative.

Increased Funding for the First Year Committee (FYC)

• FYC consistently produces successful events with minimal resources. They have proven their capacity to engage first-year students and raise AUS’s profile.

• I will increase FYC’s budget and push for more joint events with other AUS portfolios to maximize impact.

Strengthen Collaborations for Finance Workshops

• As AVP Finance, I helped run workshops on financial literacy and budget management. I plan to expand these by collaborating with the AMS Finance Team and relevant AUS clubs.

• Cross-promotion will draw a larger audience and provide robust financial education tools for students.

Expand AUS Assist

• I co-led the development of AUS Assist, which offers targeted funding, logistical support, and AUS-branded merchandise to clubs.

• Some knowledge gaps arose during leadership transitions. As VP Finance, I will standardize processes, ensure clubs know how to access these resources, and track outcomes to evaluate success.