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Religious Policy
last approved: 11/07/21

Summary
  • The religious/spiritual observance must be recognized by the Office of the Spiritual and Religious Life
  • SFC will not fund off-campus religious observances unless a key aspect of the observance deems it impossible to fulfill on-campus
  • Funds for alcohol may only be provided if alcohol is a core element of the observance
          Examples: Hillel, Newman Catholic Community, Muslim Students Association, Oberlin Christian
          Fellowship


These organizations support the religious communities represented on Oberlin's campus by providing opportunities to celebrate or fulfill religious observances or obligations. 


The SFC recognizes that many religious communities are represented on Oberlin's campus, and that various faith traditions have important obligations for their adherents.  This policy is intended to support groups designated as Religious organizations in fulfilling or celebrating crucial religious events. 
  • No Religious Observance performed outside of the greater Cleveland Area shall be funded, except in situations in which a key aspect of the Religious Observance is impossible to fulfill on campus. In these situations, transportation costs will be given special consideration.​
  • Food items that are central to fulfilling a Religious Observance shall be allocated:
    • According to the duration of the Observance, and the expected attendance of the event
    • With special consideration to the additional expense of foods that fulfill religious dietary restrictions (e.g. Halal, Kosher)
  • Funding for alcohol is provided on an extremely rare basis.  The alcohol must be a core component of the Religious Observance in order to receive consideration for funding, and organizations must provide a letter from their faculty/staff adviser, stating that this adviser will purchase, store, and oversee the appropriate use of the organization's alcohol before, during, and after the Religious Observances.

Location

WHAT IS THE STUDENT FINANCE COMMITTEE?

The SFC, 7 senate-appointed student representatives, works for the student body in allocating the Student Activity Fund to all Oberlin student organizations and individual student projects. SFC members meet multiple times a week to review budgets, vote on allocations, and vote and discuss policy, lead working groups with student organizations, and hold office hours to serve as a counselor for students seeking guidance about funding and student government.

Contact Us

​Office of the Student Treasurer
Wilder 316
Wilder Box 85
ost@oberlin.edu
Student Finance Committee
Wilder 316
Wilder Box 85
sfc@oberlin.edu
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  • About
    • Current Financial Status
    • COVID-19 Guidelines
    • Documentation >
      • Ad Hoc FY21
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      • Archives
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • SFC
    • What is Ad Hoc
    • Ad Hoc Request Form
    • Reallocation Request Form
    • Council System & Assignments >
      • Collaborations
  • OST
    • Forms
    • Chartered F.O.A.P
    • Quick Facts
  • Budgets, Pricing, & Policy
    • Budget Template
    • Budgeting Policies >
      • Honorarium Policy
      • Off-Campus Policy
      • Pricing Guide
      • Spring Budgeting and Appeals
      • Spending Policies
      • Student Compensation
    • Club Council Policies >
      • Hall Council Policy
      • Religious Policy
    • Income and Ticketing Restriction >
      • Income Donation Policy
      • Ticketing Policy
    • Winter Term Policy
  • Other
    • Fall Budgeting Allocations & Org Codes
    • Chartering & Renewal Process
    • Student Finance System Charter
    • The Bylaws of the Student Finance Committee
  • Event Submission