Student Activities Board 2017-2018

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Student Activities Board 2017-2018

Committee Member Application
**returners only**

Due: Wednesday, April 12, 2017, no later than 4:00pm

Leadership Center, Reng Student Union - 2nd Floor, Suite 2067

Application Process

Students who have been on the 2016-2017 Student Activities Board Committees should fill out this application. The completed application should be submitted to the Leadership Center, Suite 2067 on the 2nd floor of the Reng Student Union, no later than 4:00p on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Late applications will not be accepted. Returners do not have to provide a reference nor participate in an individual interview. Should you have any additional questions please contact Morgan Crain, SAB Advisor, in the Leadership Center at .

Completed applications include the SAB Information Page, responses to applicant questions, and a signed understanding of the attendance policy (attached).

Organizational Structure

Student Activities Board is comprised of eight student directors. Directors are responsible for the research, planning, marketing, and implementation of both educational and entertainment events for the A-State student body. Each director has a committee that assists them with these tasks. Committees will meet with twice monthly, or at the discretion of the appropriate SAB Director.

Academic Standards

·  Enrolled at Arkansas State University as a full time student

·  Minimum Cumulative 2.5 GPA

·  Maintain good standing with the University & may not be on disciplinary probation

EXPECTATIONS

·  Attend SAB committee meetings twice monthly, every other Monday at 5:00 pm, or as scheduled at the discretion of the SAB Director.

·  Work closely with SAB Advisor and Directors.

·  Assist with the research, planning, marketing, and implementation of SAB events.

·  Aid in marketing of SAB events by posting on your personal social media accounts.

·  Committee Members must abide by the SAB Committee Member Attendance policy (see attached).

Student Activities Board 2017-2018

COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS & TENTATIVE EVENT DATES

Reng Student Union Events Committee

·  Focuses on working together to market, research, and implement High School Leadership Day in the fall and Mardi Gras in the spring.

Marketing & Recruitment Committee

·  Focuses on working together to best market all SAB events and SAB in general.

·  Responsible for implementing at least one non-traditional marketing tactic for every SAB event.

Homecoming & Springfest Committee

·  Focuses on working together to market, research, and implement Homecoming events in the fall and Springfest in the spring.

Spirit Club Committee

·  Focuses on working together to market, research, and implement of Order of the Pack in the fall and Pack Pride Day and Day at the Park in the spring.

·  Assists with A-State student spirit events that occur at home football games.

Cultural Enrichment Director

·  Focuses on working together to market, research, and implement a minimum of one event each semester that raises awareness or educates the A-State community.

·  Works together to create inclusive programming.

2017-2018 TENTATIVE SAB Event DATES

·  Party in the Pines, August 19

·  Welcome Week, August 21-25

·  Order of the Pack, September 7

·  Homecoming Week, October 9-14

·  High School Leadership Day, October 2017

·  Cultural Enrichment Event, November 2017

·  Pack Pride Day, January 2018

·  Cultural Enrichment Event, February 2018

·  Mardi Gras, February 13

·  Day at the Park, TBA

·  Springfest, TBA

Student Activities Board - Committee Member Applicant Information Form

Please provide the following information:

Name: ______A-State Student ID Number: ______

Phone Number: ______T-shirt size (for office use only): ______

Hometown: ______Academic College / Major: ______

Email Address:

Classification: ______Tentative Semester/Year of Graduation: ______

Cumulative Grade Point Average: ______

Please Rank the committee you are most interested in joining with 1 being the highest and 5 the lowest. If you are not interested in a committee leave that committee blank.

____Cultural Enrichment Committee ____Spirit Club Committee

____ Homecoming and Springfest Commitee ____Marketing and Recruitment Committee

____Reng Student Union Events Committee

By signing below you agree to the following terms:

·  I understand that all documents to this application for employment are confidential and the property of the Leadership Center. I further understand that I will not have the opportunity to personally review or inspect any of these documents. However, in an effort to promote a valuable education experience and to improve interviewing skills, feedback concerning reasons for selection or non-selection will be provided at the applicant’s request, as permitted by law.

·  I do herby consent to the release of my educational records to the Coordinator of Student Activities, as needed, to confirm that I am enrolled as a full-time student at Arkansas State University, that I have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, that I am in good standing with Arkansas State University, and that I currently have no disciplinary actions against me.

·  I wish to submit this application for the position of Student Activities Board Committee Member. I am aware of the responsibilities of this position and I fully intend to fulfill this position to the best of my ability if selected. I possess the minimum qualifications required for this position as specified on this form and all information provided herein is accurate.

Signature: ______Date: ______

Arkansas State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, or any other federally protected class in the provision of educational opportunities or benefits.

Arkansas State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap in the educational programs and activities which it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. Public Law 92-318; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-112, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, respectively. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University.

Inquiries concerning the Title IX and Section 504 and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, and the Office of Affirmative Action. Charges of violations of the above policy should also be directed to the Title IX coordinator and the Office of Affirmative Action

2017-2018 Committee Member Application Questions

Please provide thoughtful, typed responses to the following questions:

1.  Why do you want to return to be a committee member on Student Activities Board?

2.  Being a returner, what can you provide to the group and what would you suggest the SAB Director do to engage your committee better?

3.  How would you avoid burnout if you were to return to the SAB Committee Member position?

4.  Aside from applying for SAB Committee Member, what other things will you be involved with next academic year and how will you balance those responsibilities?

ATTENDANCE POLICY

There may be only two committee meetings missed per semester and four events missed per semester. Committee Members are responsible for reporting to their designated director at events to sign in. Once a committee member has missed either two committee meetings or four events in one semester, the committee member will be notified of their removal from the board. Special circumstances will be taken into consideration and it is highly encouraged for committee members to speak with their director or the SAB Advisor if they are experiencing an issue with attendance.

I have read the SAB Committee Member Attendance Policy as stated above and I agree to the conditions outlined in it.

Signature:______Date:______