SB 318-063: The Free Massages During Finals Act

WHEREAS, eight massage chairs are being installed in Swem Library at the end of November by Campus Massage;

WHEREAS, this service received overwhelmingly positive reviews when it was tested during the Spring 2010 final exam period. One massage chair received 550 uses and 70% of survey respondents said they would pay for the service themselves;

WHEREAS, the number one reason for the use of counseling centers on college campuses is stress;

WHEREAS, studies have shown that using massage chairs reduces stress.; and

WHEREAS, reducing stress and promoting mental health are priorities for the Student Assembly.

Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Student Assembly of the College of William and Mary-

1.      Allocates $4,000 from the Student Activities Reserve to provide free massages on the eight massage chairs during the Fall 2010 exam period starting December 6^th, 2010 and ending December 15^th 2010.

2.      Allocates additional monies from the Student Activities Reserve based on the number of uses the chairs receive.  For every 700 uses recorded, Campus Massage will receive an additional $1000.  This additional payment will be limited to a maximum of $4000 in the event that more than 2800 uses are recorded.

3.      Charges the sponsors of this bill and Campus Massage to advertise the availability of free massages during the exam period

4.      Charges Campus Massage to post “Provided by Your Student Assembly” on the massage chair units.

5.      The Student Assembly shall not be responsible for downtime, maintenance, or any malfunction. Chairs that malfunction shall be replaced within 48 hours at no charge. Any time the machines are not running, the Student Assembly will be reimbursed by Campus Massage.