The University Board is asking the Apportionment Board for more than $10,000 more for next year’s budget than the previous year’s budget.

While the increase does not come from one particular committee, most of the committees had small increases that added up to the $10,852 increase.

The largest increase comes from the productions committee of the UB of $3,925, for a total of $13,725. This is to buy two subwoofers and two top speakers. The second biggest increase was the comedy committee who is asking for $23,930, which is up $3,400 from this year.

Alyssa Anderson, the vice chair of UB, said this increase comes with the idea to bring more well known acts to campus.

Anderson said a crucial committee that is asking for a slight increase in funds is marketing and public relations because they help students become more aware of the events the UB puts on.

Jessica Leggin, the marketing and public relations committee chair, said the UB has increased its advertising with table tents and sandwich boards, but they plan to decrease advertisements in other places such as in The Daily Eastern News.

The committee is looking for an increase of $208 for a total of $22,809. This is to help increase the knowledge of events on campus and in the community and bring about unique and creative advertisements.

“These are just ‘thank yous’ to students, staff and faculty for attending events,” Leggin said. “We just want to bring something new.”

Overall, the University Board is asking for $257,928 for the next year.

The outline of the AB’s budget was handed out to members as well. The board is asking for a $1,550 increase, for a total of $25,500.

Ted Hart, one of the advisers to AB, said the increase comes from an increase in the civil service salary along with group insurance. However, the AB plans to decrease its cost for repair of computer equipment, office supplies and printing supplies.

Both budgets were tabled for the March 24 meeting.

Courtney Bruner can be reached at 581-2818 or cbbruner@eiu.edu.