Programs
BULLDOG TAXI
The Bulldog Taxi program, sponsored by UMD Student Association, is a partnership with a cab company that allows any registered UMD student, who has paid their Student Service Fee, to receive a safe ride at any time of day for $2 per person if there are multiple riders or $3 for a single rider. If you are riding outside the boundary, you pay the Bulldog Taxi price from pick-up to boundary on the map then the regular taxi fees apply afterward.
HOW TO USE THE PROGRAM:
• Call Bayside Taxi anytime @ 218-724-2424.
• Tell them your address and that you are using the Bulldog Taxi Program and wait for the cab.
• Give the driver your taxi card and your Ucard and tell them where you are going.
• Pay $2 per person if there are multiple riders or $3 for a single rider.
BETTER NEIGHBORS
Better Neighbors Coordinates between the University of Minnesota Duluth student government on campus and the community.
We are involved in the following ways:
- Attend community meetings and provide information to the public of the actions that the school is taking in strengthening relationships
- Help develop programs to strengthen University and community relationships
- Develop workshops to inform college students on rental rights
Here are the Better Neighbors Events during the year:
- Renters Rights Forum with Professional Attorney
- Renters Right’s seminar series
- Spring City clean up
- UMD furniture pick up program
STUDENT LEGISLATIVE COALITION
The UMD SLC is the official voice and premier lobbying group on the local, state, and federal level(s) of government for UMD students.
The SLC is a non-partisan organization and is completely student run. This organization has grown exponentially over the past few years with having its director sit on the Executive Committee of the UMD Student Association and also offer a program called the Legislative Certificate Program offering students a chance to learn about the political process as well as obtaining skills to be an affective lobbyist. (SLC is housed within the SA office but is NOT student association). There are four leadership positions within the SLC. There is a Director, LCP Coordinator, Event Manager, and Financial Officer. This makes up the leadership of the thousands of members of SLC. Who are these thousands of members of SLC? The UMD students who pay Student Service Fees as a part of their tuition are SLC members!
It is our duty as the SLC leadership to be the external connection between UMD students and the city of Duluth. Anything that affects UMD students in the city, we try to be a part of and be clued in as to what is going on. SLC leaders keep in contact with local government officials at times, and are often involved with happenings in Duluth affecting the students of UMD. In regards to the thousands of other SLC members, the students of UMD have a chance to have their voices heard in government, especially at the state level during the event “Support the U Day”. SLC leaders make buses available for students to go to the state capitol and actually speak face to face with elected officials in their offices. This organization is all about the students!
Recent accomplishments/lobbying efforts
- Spring 2011
The SLC recently helped UMD avoid a potential disaster in the Spring. The city of Duluth proposed putting parking meters along St. Marie Street. This would be disastrous because this is the only street where UMD students have an opportunity to park for FREE if they do not have a permit or there are no spots left in the pay lot. SLC leaders wrote a letter to the mayor explaining the situation. It was immediately determined that this would not happen. The mayor was in support of SLC.
- Washington D.C.
In May of 2011 SLC leaders and its 10 Student Legislative Advocates of the Legislative Certificate Program flew to Washington D.C. to meet with Federal lawmakers and discuss key issues regarding students of UMD and the entire U of M system. Key items discussed were, Student Loan availability, Federal Pell Grants, Northern Lights Rail, and Scientific Research at the University. The SLC met with Senators Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar, and staff members of Representatives Michelle Bachman, John Kline, and Chip Cravaak. Good and productive discussions were had with all of the lawmakers and SLC is hoping to return to D.C. in 2012.
- Legislative Certificate Program
The LCP is a program that will currently hold about 10-12 students because of a limited budget. ANY students may apply. Applications are due September 16th (today), but will have an extended deadline and interviews will be conducted at the end of September/early October. Please take advantage of this great program and great opportunity to get involved! The completion of the LCP will give the student credit counted towards the Kirby Leadership Institute Program.
