"I think that general concept of creating impact, that's super important to me."
Alumni have until 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, to cast their vote.
No speaker has publicly been confirmed, nor has a time or date.
The alumni group gathered more than 350 petition signatures to dissent the proposal but the $225,000 slash is irreversible.
Earl Houser Jr., a collection maintenance supervisor, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, March 3, after suffering a heart attack at work.
The 7.1% increase would bring the general support funding to $259.3 million.