Do you approve of a mandatory fee of $6.26 per ASUCSB membership for fall, winter,
and spring quarters (of the $6.26 collected, $0.04 is for the 1% A.S. recharge fee, $1.57
is for a 25% return to aid, $0.31 is for a 7% administrative assessment collected on all
non-capital expenditures, and $4.34 will go to the Grammarly for Education
subscription)? The subscription will be accessible for all students via UCSB email
accounts. This lock-in fee will be managed by the A.S. Strategic Operations Office. If
passed, the fee would begin Fall 2024 and would be subject to reaffirmation every two
years thereafter as mandated by the A.S. Constitution.
Pro Statements
Grammarly For Education will enable students to access all the premium futures of Grammarly, which will increase equitable education for each student at UCSB. Grammarly Premium is normally $144 annually, while Grammarly For Education for each student at UCSB, given it is voted for, would be $13 annually for each UCSB user. Only 595 students out of the ~25,000 students at UCSB have Grammarly premium, meaning there is a lack of equal educational resources for UCSB students. Currently, 3,000 Universities across the United States have implemented Grammarly For Education, including a UC school, UCSF. Grammarly For Education helps students obtain professionality and empowers them to write creatively. Grammarly is incredibly useful for CLAS Writing, English Language Learners, and professional development of students striving to start their careers. Grammarly For Education is a tool that will help all students gain confidence in their writing. By implementing Grammarly for Education at UCSB, we would be enhancing accessible educational opportunities and inspiring positive learning for students of all backgrounds.
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