The initiative must include three parts: background, the statement of the initiative, and a plan of action. The background section is needed so students can formulate an educated opinion on the issue (no longer than 200 words). The statement of the initiative is what the students will be voting on (a single sentence will suffice, no longer than 50 words). This section must be formatted in such a way that students can vote for or against the statement. The plan of action is a guide to how this initiative can actually be enacted. If you would like an example of a proposal, please email stifund@grinnell.edu for a copy. Writers of the student initiative must also collect 100 signatures to get the initiative on the ballot.

Student initiatives in the format just described are due on Friday, February 26th at midnight. The initiatives will be reviewed by STIFund and Election Board to be returned with feedback by Sunday, February 28th.

Voting will start on Monday, February 29th and run for three days.

All questions or concerns should be addressed to stifund@grinnell.edu.