Thank you for expressing interest in The University of Akron Graduate Student Government (GSG) Elections

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1 Thank you for expressing interest in The University of Akron Graduate Student Government (GSG) Elections Please know that GSG positions will require your attendance and participation at events and meetings throughout the summer, fall, and spring semesters (It is a year round responsibility!). The offices of President, Vice President, and Treasurer are eligible to receive a stipend as noted in the Elections Package. All other positions are voluntary. Elections will take place through an online voting system, open from 8:00 am on Monday, March 16, 2015 to 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 19, POSITIONS AVAILABLE Executive Board: President, Vice President, and Treasurer Senators: Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Health Professions, and the College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering. RESPONSIBILITIES As a GSG officer, you will be required to hold your office during summer, fall and spring semester. General responsibilities of all GSG members include: attending monthly Central Committee meetings, upholding the GSG Creed, and meeting the Leadership Expectations (Appendix A) set out by the GSG Executive Board specific to your office. Additionally, it is recommended that candidates carefully read both the GSG Constitution and Bylaws (available on the GSG website, prior to application to learn more about GSG in general. ELECTION INFORMATION GSG elections are completed online and all University of Akron graduate students are encouraged to participate. As a candidate running for a GSG office, you will be required to fill out the attached application and submit it together with your resume to Joanne Dabb, the GSG Secretary, in the GSG office (Student Union room 307a) no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, February 23, Late applications will not be accepted. GSG Election Application Packet Page 1

2 GRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT CANDIDATE APPLICATION Please submit this document (pages 2 and 3 only) along with your resume to the GSG Secretary, Joanne Dabb, in the GSG office (Student Union room 307a) no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, February 23, [The President and Vice President positions require two candidates to run together as a ticket. Interested parties shall submit separate applications, however the signatures of both candidates on each application are required.] Name: Position Running For: President Vice President Treasurer College Senator Running Mate (applicable only to President/VP): Signature of Running Mate: College: Degree sought: Student ID#: University of Akron Phone#: If you have any questions related to the GSG elections process, please contact the Election Committee chair, Stewart Blessing, by at gsgvicepresident@uakron,edu. GSG Election Application Packet Page 2

3 Please answer the following questions. Please note: Answers will be shared on the GSG website during the time of campaigning for graduate students to learn more about the candidates. (Write as Clearly and Concisely as Possible) 1. What do you like most about being a graduate student at The University of Akron? 2. What can you offer to your College and the University through your service on Graduate Student Government? The GSG Constitution, Bylaws, and Elections Package are posted on the Graduate Student Government website. Pay particular attention to the Election Package. It is your responsibility to know the rules and regulations in order to run for a position. Failure to follow GSG governing documents may result in disqualification for the election. I have read and understand my responsibility to be placed on the ballot for the GSG Election as outlined in the GSG governing documents and I understand that failure to comply with any of the regulations may result in disqualification from the election. GSG Election Application Packet Page 3

4 APPENDIX A GRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS [This is the version - actual responsibilities may vary due to the anticipated change in GSG Executive leadership] Executive Committee: President, Vice President, and Treasurer Central Committee: Executive Committee, Senators, and Directors of Outreach Optional Subcommittees: o Budget Subcommittee: Reviews GSG budget, student organization/peg requests (as needed), and produces educational materials for student organizations/graduate students. o Planning Subcommittee: Plans GSG Social, Leadership Symposiums, GSG Presidential/VP Debates, etc. o Selections Subcommittee: If ever there is a vacancy in GSG or a University Committee GSG seat, the selections committee will send out applications, conduct interviews, and select replacements (as needed). o Publications Subcommittee: Responsible for getting the GSG name out in the Buchtelite, Digest, Zipmail, produce a newsletter per semester, and develop all the marketing communications to be distributed on paper or by . o Elections Committee: Revise and uphold the Elections Rules during the GSG general elections (*may not be a candidate in the upcoming election). All GSG Meeting: Central Committee + Department Representatives Quorum: Quorum to conduct business at meetings shall be a minimum of two Executive Officers, and ½ of the sitting Senators GSG Election Application Packet Page 4

5 President Constitution Description: The President shall be the principal executive officer and shall supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the GSG. The President is responsible for corresponding between all constituencies. GSG Committee Membership o Executive Committee Required Meeting Attendance SOuRCe student organization training (Fall only) University Council Faculty Senate Graduate Council University Diversity Council o Weekly Executive Committee Meeting Reports to: The Executive Committee and GSG Faculty Advisors o Act as liaison between GSG and UA administration o Contact sponsors, presenters, and attendants of GSG events o Send s via the Graduate School to the graduate students o Directors of Outreach main contact o Miracle Awards contact o Sign off on graduate/blended New Student Organizations o Reply to the main GSG o Assists with GSG budget o Oversees GSG bylaws revision o Appoint University Council members ( ) Vice President Constitution Description: In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the President and when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. The Vice President shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the President when not acting as President GSG Committee Membership o Executive Committee SOuRCe student organization training (Fall only) o Weekly Executive Committee Meeting Reports to: The Executive Committee o Technology (Facebook, OrgSync, Website, Twitter, Linkedin) o Main contact with Anthony Serpette o Document Organization GSG Election Application Packet Page 5

6 o Check GSG voic and contact necessary parties o Senators main contact o Appointment of University Council members ( ) o Note taker at Executive and Central Committee meetings o Keep accurate contact information for all GSG members o Assists in GSG bylaws revisions o UDS contact o Room reservation contact Treasurer Constitution Description: The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and budgets of GSG. The Treasurer is also responsible for maintaining, reviewing, and revising EAF/SAF/PEG processes and policies and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the President. GSG Committee Membership o Executive Committee (reports required, see below) SOuRCe student organization training (Fall only) o Weekly Executive Committee Meeting Reports to: The Executive Committee o Oversees GSG budget o Review all PEG, Travel and Event applications o In charge of GSG SORF, Visa, and reimbursements o Assists in GSG bylaws revisions Senator Constitution Description: There shall be one Senator from each graduate degree granting college within The University of Akron to represent the interests of the graduate population within the college. The current edition of the Graduate School Bulletin shall serve as a complete listing of eligible colleges. College Representation Meeting (Chair) Reports to: GSG Vice President o Appoint department representatives for EACH graduate department in respective college o Establish and maintain communication with department representatives o o Meet at least monthly with your department representatives Report at the Central Committee meeting about what your college is doing/how we can collaborate with your college GSG Election Application Packet Page 6

7 Department Representative o GSG Subcommittee (if desired) Reports to: Respective College Senator o Maintain communication with college senator o Produce a monthly department report (to be submitted to the college senator at the monthly meeting) o Meet at least monthly with your college senator o If able, attend department faculty meetings Director of Outreach, Undergraduate o GSG Central Committee o LIFE Awards Planning Committee GSG representative o SpringFest Planning Committee GSG representative First formal Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate Meeting of the month First USG ad-team of the month o TBA (scheduled by Student Life) LIFE Awards Planning Committee meetings SpringFest Planning Committee meetings Reports to: GSG President o Establish and maintain communication with USG o Work with the Graduate School and the Office of Graduate Student Development to outreach to undergraduate students o Report at the Central Committee meeting about what USG is doing/how GSG can collaborate with USG Director of Outreach, Alumni o Homecoming Planning Committee o TBA (scheduled by Alumni Relations) Homecoming Planning Committee meetings Reports to: GSG President GSG Election Application Packet Page 7

8 o Establish and maintain an up-to-date GSG and graduate student alumni database o Produce an alumni fundraising/donation strategy o Report at the Central Committee meeting about what Office of Alumni Affairs is doing/how we can collaborate with them Director of Outreach, Community o EJ Thomas Network o Akron Arts Museum o Safety Task Force o TBA EJ Thomas Akron Arts Museum Safety Task Force Reports to: GSG President o o Produce a community fundraising/donation strategy Report at the Central Committee meeting about what is happening in the community (opportunities, volunteer/civic engagement, runs, benefits, parades, local restaurants, sporting events, information on arts, etc ) and how we can collaborate with the outside community Director of Outreach, Student Organizations (*reports required, see below) SOuRCe student organization training (Fall only) Reports to: GSG President o Report at the Central Committee meeting about what student orgs are doing/how we can collaborate with them o Assist with connecting established student organizations to the campus community o Sign off on New Student Organization applications with GSG President GSG Election Application Packet Page 8