Assignment 2:3 Formal Report Outline

FORMAL REPORT OUTLINE: Proposal for the University of British Columbia’s VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) to Expand Financial Aid resources towards UBC Arts Undergraduate students

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Background information on lack of financial aid for UBC Arts students

B. Purpose of report

C. Description of the Proposal’s Research Methods

D. Scope of Report

E. Conclusions

II. DATA COLLECTION

A. Studies of student concerns within UBC undergraduate Arts

1. Survey current Arts students at the University of British Columbia
2. Analyses of student-led news reports on the lack of financial assistance
3. Student government council minutes regarding demands for financial support

B. Analysis of scholarly research on educational financial assistance

1. Literature review of socio-economic effects of increased financial aid on marginalized communities
2. Analysis on psychological implications of financial aid on university students

C. Reviews of rising living costs and inflation within Greater Vancouver Region

1. Reviews of inflation from the British Columbia Financial and Economic Review 2020
2. Reviews of poverty and unemployment rates in the Vancouver Social Indicators Profile 2020

D. Overview of proposed solution

1. Review of feasible financial solutions for Arts students

D. Analysis of budget consequences for increasing financial assistance

1. Analysis of logistical consequences regarding redistributing university finances
2. Analysis of financial consequences regarding finance redistribution

III. CONCLUSION

A. Summary of findings

B. Overall interpretation of research findings

C. Recommendations for possible solution

D. Acknowledgement of complications and final comments

IV. REFERENCES

A. Reference to collected data

B. Citation of literature and sources