2005 Health & Wellness Centre Referendum

October 11 - 13, 2005

Total voters: 6448
Total Who Voted: 1734
Percent Who Voted: 26.89%

Question

"Effective Fall 2007, after the Students' Union Building mortgage is paid off, do you agree to reallocate a portion of the Students' Union mortgage contribution amount to the Regional Health & Wellness Centre?"

Full-time student contribution $15.00 per semester
Part-time student contribution $7.50 per semester

The Health and Wellness Centre student contribution will not cause an increase in student fees."

Results
NO Votes - 33.79% (586 people)
YES Votes - 66.21% (1148 people)

Explanation

• The total amount of funds that the students voted to contribute is 2.5 million dollars over a twelve year period. 
• In return the University granted the Students' Union the opportunity to name the Fitness Centre. 
• Only students enrolled on the Lethbridge campus are required to pay these fees. 
• These fees are separate and distinct from all other Students' Union fees.