Jaclyn Hyde
Chairman
Election Facilitation Committee
Phone (513) 703 - 1315
655 SSLC
Dear Potential Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the University of Cincinnati’s StudentGovernment. Whether you are running for the position of President/Vice President or At-Large Senator, this is an exciting time to be a part of Student Government. We are thrilled atyour interest in representing over 40,000 undergraduate students.
This packet contains many important documents that will be necessary for you to be includedin the February elections. You will find enclosed the Schedule of Events, Grade Release Form, the Judicial ConsentForm, the Elections Agreement Form, a copy of the 2014 Election Rules, a Petition Form, andthe Campaign Worker Registration form. Please look through the packet, and familiarizeyourself with the 2014 Election Rules. Not included in this packet is the Electronic Petition forCandidacy Form, which is located on the Student Government website at
This packet must be completed and returned to the Student Government office by February 10,2013, at 5:00pm. If the packet is not turned in by 5:00pm, an exception has not been granted, or the packet is incomplete, you will be disqualifiedand will not be placed on the February ballot. When you return your completed packet, pleasereserve a place at the mandatory Candidate Orientation. All candidates and slates arerequired to attend an orientation and failure to do so is grounds for disqualification.
Please remember that all At-Large Candidates are required to collect 100 signatures and allExecutive Slates are required to collect 250 signatures from registered undergraduatestudents of the University of Cincinnati. Collecting signatures beyond the required numbercan help to ensure that your packet is not declared invalid; additional spaces have beenprovided for this purpose.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact a member of the ElectionFacilitation Committee (EFC). We look forward to working with you in the comingmonths!
Good luck,
Jaclyn Hyde
Chairman, Election Facilitation Committee
Timeline of Events
Mon/Tues, January 20/21,2014:Election Packet Pickup
10:00 AM
Student Government Office & Tribunal Offices
Monday, February 10, 2014Election Packets due
5:00 PM
Student Government Office
Monday, February 10, 2014Slate & Candidate Orientation
9:00 PM
Student Government Office
Wednesday, February 12, 2014Slate & Candidate Orientation
2:30 PM
Student Government Office
Thursday, February 13, 2014Slate & Candidate Orientation
6:30 PM
Student Government Office
Monday, February 17, 2014Campaigning Begins
8:00 AM
Monday, February 17, 2014“Meet and Eat” with the Candidates
TBA
Tues/Thurs, February 18/20, 2014“Conversation with the Candidates”
TBA
Tues/Thurs, February 25/27, 2014“Campus Outreach” (Blue Ash and Clermont)
TBA
Wednesday, February 26, 2014Elections Begin
8:00 AM
Blackboard
Friday, February 28, 2014CampaigningEnds
5:00 PM
Friday, February 28, 2014Elections Ends
5:00 PM
Blackboard
Friday, February 28, 2014Election Results Announced
TBA
Items in bold are required events in order to appear on the February Election Ballot (Only 1 Slate and Candidate Orientation is required). All dates, times, and locations are subject to change and an effort will be made to alert all candidates of said changes.
Elections Agreement Form
I have read and understand the 2014 Rules and Procedures of the Student Body Elections. I agree to abide by all of the Rules and Procedures governing the 2014 Student Body Elections. I understand that violation of these rules may result in my
disqualification or removal from the 2014 Student Body Elections.
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Signature
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E-mail Address
Elections Agreement Form
I have read and understand the 2014 Rules and Procedures of the Student Body Elections. I agree to abide by all of the Rules and Procedures governing the 2014 Student Body Elections. I understand that violation of these rules may result in my
disqualification or removal from the 2014 Student Body Elections.
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Grade Release Form
I authorize the University of Cincinnati to release my grades and enrollment status to verify my eligibility for candidacy in the 2014 Student Body Elections. I understand that this information is to be shared only with the Elections Facilitation Committee and its necessary assistant(s).
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Grade Release Form
I authorize the University of Cincinnati to release my grades and enrollment status to verify my eligibility for candidacy in the 2014 Student Body Elections. I understand that this information is to be shared only with the Elections Facilitation Committee and its necessary assistant(s).
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Judicial Consent Form
I authorize the University of Cincinnati to release my social/probationary status toverify my eligibility for candidacy in the 2014 Student Body Elections. I understandthat this information is to be shared only with the Elections Facilitation Committeeand its necessary assistant(s).
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Judicial Consent Form
I authorize the University of Cincinnati to release my social/probationary status toverify my eligibility for candidacy in the 2014 Student Body Elections. I understandthat this information is to be shared only with the Elections Facilitation Committeeand its necessary assistant(s).
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Campaign Worker Registry
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Worker’s Name UC Email Phone M-Number
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Petition for Candidacy
Slate: ______
Please print name and official UC email address. Must Be Printed Legibly
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John C. Doe 01234567
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Slate: ______
Please print name and official UC email address. Must Be Printed Legibly
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2014 Student Body Elections
The following pages do not need to be turned in but are necessary for the election process. Please review the following documentation closely.
A few reminders:
1. Completed packets must be turned in by 5:00pm on February 10, 2014. If you arerunning as a slate, forms for each person must be turned in together.
2. Students signing petitions MUST give their UC email.
4. Slates/Candidates are required to turn in an Electronic Petition for Candidacy form with completed packet by 5:00 pm on February 10, 2014.
3. Slates/Candidates are required to attend a MANDATORY Orientation. All membersof slates must be present. Reserve your spot when you turn in your completed packet by February 10, 2014.
4. Slates/Candidates are NOT allowed to begin campaigning until February 17, 2014.
5. Elections are February 26 – 28, 2013.
Members of EFC include:
Jaclyn Hyde
Sarah Carpenter
Tyler Behymer
Nathan Budde
Michael Fitzgerald
Hannah Kenny
Joshua Kellam
John Giles
Phelim Thach
Kevin Leugers
Jacob Harnist
Brooke Motsinger
2014 Student Body Elections