Broad-based Fee Consultation

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Broad-Based Fees Consultation Dates for 2026-27
Date Event
Friday, February 6

Letter to students and campus publications on fee proposals distributed

Monday, February 16
  • Consultation period opens through Friday, February 27
  • MyUB announces opening of the process as a “Need to Know” for all students
  • The fee survey collection process begins through February 27 and can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/BroadBasedFee2025
  • Online form available for feedback throughout the process
  • Spectrum ads advertising website and consultation begin running
Week of Monday, February 16

All Broad-Based Fee Student Advisory Group Meetings have taken place (see table below for respective fee contact for future advisory group involvement)
Friday, February 27

Close of student input process to allow for compilation and posting of student feedback
Week of Monday, March 9

Student Consultation feedback posted on the website
Monday,
March 1 6		 Target submission date to SUNY
Wednesday, July 1 (approximately) SUNY approved rates published in a letter to students

Summary of 2025-26 Student Consultation

The 2025-26 Broad Based Fee Student Consultation period was held February 10, 2025, through February 21, 2025.

The consultation was advertised through MyUB, the Student Life Gateway Announcements, Campus Digital Signage, Spectrum ad, the UB Events Calendar, UBLinked notice, posts on X and Instagram, and table tents in the dining halls.

The MyOpinion survey had -48 respondents (results available below).

Two posts were shared on the UB Student Experience X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram accounts in support of the Fee Consultation Process: February 10, and February 21. (Reach: 2940, Engagements: 4)

PDFs available:

  • 2025-26 Broad-Based Fee Student Consultation - MyOpinion Survey Results

Download

Download the Broad-based Fee Student Consultation Survey Results

Notes:

  • There were no phone calls or letters – only emails received via the Student Accounts email address.
Broad Based Fee Student Advisory Board - Contacts for Board Involvement
Fee Contact Name Email
Athletics Laurie Barnum lbarnum@buffalo.edu
Campus Life - Student Life Dr. Trung Nguyen 
 trungqng@buffalo.edu
Campus Life - Undergraduate Experience Christina Heath
Rebecca Donoghue		 clgiunta@buffalo.edu
ray1@buffalo.edu
Campus Life - Heart of the Campus Kishanie Fernando
Carl Lam		 kishanie@buffalo.edu
carllam@buffalo.edu
Career Services Steven Simpson srsimpso@buffalo.edu
College Kishanie Fernando
Carl Lam
 kishanie@buffalo.edu
carllam@buffalo.edu
Recreation Karen Mayfield kr72@buffalo.edu
Health Susan Snyder smsnyder@buffalo.edu
Technology - CIO Susan Ferry stferry@buffalo.edu
Technology - University Libraries Kathleen O'Brien
Ashley Gasorowski 		 kobrien9@buffalo.edu
amkravit@buffalo.edu
Transcript Daniel Kelly dpkelly3@buffalo.edu
Transportation Nancy Kobielski nm37@buffalo.edu
Wellness Kishanie Fernando
Carl Lam		 kishanie@buffalo.edu
carllam@buffalo.edu
Academic Excellence and Success Kishanie Fernando
Carl Lam		 kishanie@buffalo.edu
carllam@buffalo.edu