USC Interfraternity Council Executive Board

2012 Application

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the coordinating and governing body of the IFC fraternities. The Executive Board is composed of fourteen members from the IFC community that demonstrate leadership both within and outside of their respective chapters and are dedicated to making the USC Greek experience better, safer, and more meaningful.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for membership on the IFC Executive Board, one must:

1. Have a cumulative GPA over 2.5.

2. Be an initiated sophomore (or older) in good standing with his respective chapter and the University.

3. Earn at least twelve units of credit during each semester of his term of office.

4. Not hold the offices of President, Vice President, Rush Chair, New Member Educator, Treasurer, or Social Chair within his respective chapter during his term of office.

NOTE: To be eligible for the positions of President and Vice-President Rush, one must be present in the USC area for the entire 2011 summer.

REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to fulfilling the duties of his position, as a member of the IFC Executive Board, one is required to:

1. Attend an all-day transition retreat on Sunday, December 4.

2. Attend weekly Executive Board meetings on Sunday nights.

3. Attend bi-weekly General Assembly meetings on Tuesday nights.

4. Attend one weekend leadership retreat per semester.

5. Disaffiliate completely from his respective chapter during Rush and be available every night Rush to patrol IFC chapters’ events.

6. Be willing to disaffiliate from his chapter when necessary at the discretion of the President.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications are due Wednesday, November 9 at 5 p.m. to the front desk of Student Union 200. Applications will be time-stamped upon submission. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please submit two copies of your application, resume, and essays as well as one copy of an unofficial transcript or STARS report. Applicants will be notified if they will be considered for an interview before or by the end of the day Friday, November 11. Please contact Pat Lauer at or (805) 886-7168 with any questions.

USC Interfraternity Council Executive Board 2012 Application

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Name: / Chapter:
Year in School: / Major:
Pledge Semester: / Overall GPA:
Phone Number: / E-mail:

NOTE: Please see attached sheets for descriptions of each Executive Board position.

Desired Position:
Other Positions Considered:

SHORT ESSAYS:

NOTE: Please type your responses to all of the following questions, and please limit your responses to 250 words each.

1. Name one specific greek issue that you would like to address and how, specifically, you would address it during your term on the Interfraternity Council Executive Board.

2. For the position(s) in which you are interested, please identify one policy or program the incumbent has created or completed and explain how you would improve it. This should require you to contact the incumbent. Please refer to the attached contact information.

3. The 2011 Interfraternity Council Executive Board has faced a number of challenges as well as implemented a number of new policies and programs. What is your most salient praise or criticism of the 2011 Executive Board, and what would you have done differently? Please be specific.

4. As a member of the 2011 Interfraternity Council Executive Board, you are approached by the parent of an incoming freshman who says that greek life is “just a bunch of partying.” How would you respond? What does greek Life mean to you? Please use personal experience in your answer.

5. Who are you? How would you describe yourself?

CERTIFICATION:

I certify that all information contained in this application is true and written solely by me. Furthermore, I have carefully read the requirements of being a member of the Interfraternity Council Executive Board and certify that I am eligible and would fulfill the duties of the position(s) for which I am applying.

Signature: ______Date: ______

Interfraternity Council Executive Board Positions

NOTE: The descriptions below are not exhaustive lists but constitute the essential (minimal) duties. Moreover, the number of bullets does not necessarily correspond to the amount of time or effort the position demands. Finally, the most qualified applicant would not only fulfill his duties, but also recognize opportunities to grow his position for the benefit of the council.

President

  • Conducts Executive Board and General Assembly meetings
  • Attends and participates in various meetings, including (but not limited to): weekly presidents meetings, Greek Coordinating Council meetings, Interfraternity Parents Council meetings, Student Leadership Forum meetings
  • Coordinates and oversees the duties of the Executive Board with the Executive Vice-President Administrative Affairs
  • Serves as the official Interfraternity Council representative officer as needed
  • Attends summer orientation sessions to discuss greek life with incoming students
  • Acts as a liaison to the other greek councils, other student organizations, the University, the community, and the Interfraternity Council Chapter Presidents
  • Meets frequently and regularly with the Interfraternity Council advisor
  • Oversees organizational budget along with the Vice-President Finance
  • Prepares the end-of-year transition retreat
  • Coordinates various retreats and workshops
  • Attends various workshops, symposiums, lunches, and banquets as chief representative of fraternities
  • Reads all fraternity President’s Award applications and sits on selection committee
  • Speaks at various functions as needed, including (but not limited to): Greek Orientation, Rush symposium, New Member Retreat, Scholarship Banquet, and Greek Awards
  • Serves as the official spokesman to the press
  • Constantly strives to build and maintain communication among fraternities, sororities, the University, national offices, and the community
  • Devotes approximately twenty hours per week to position

Executive Vice-President Administrative Affairs

  • Helps oversee the Vice Presidents
  • Helps coordinate and run Executive Board and General Assembly meetings
  • Fills in as needed for the President
  • Takes minutes and attendance at Executive Board and General Assembly meetings
  • Works closely with the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Greek Senators to coordinate work
  • Works closely with the President to formulate and execute goals for the Executive Board
  • Serves as liaison to all guest speakers at General Assembly meetings
  • Compiles and organizes the agenda for all General Assembly meetings
  • Works with the Department of Public Safety to help maintain communication and bolster risk management

Executive Vice-President Judicial

  • Oversees and mediates all judicial hearings
  • Facilitates the selection of the Interfraternity Council Judicial Board (IFCJB)
  • Is knowledgeable of the Interfraternity Council constitution and by-laws
  • Assists fraternities in working with the University, especially Student Judicial Affairs and Community Standards (SJACS)

Vice-President Rush

  • Coordinates Rush
  • Attends summer orientation sessions
  • Reviews all fraternity Rush events
  • Works with the Vice-President Marketing Communications to create Rush brochure
  • Works with Executive Vice-President Judicial to ensure all fraternities adhere to all Rush regulations

Vice-President President New Member

  • Coordinates New Member Retreats each semester
  • Holds meetings with New Member Educators as needed
  • Makes himself available as a resource to New Member Educators as needed
  • Develops and executes programs focused on integrating new members into greek community

Vice-President Finance

  • Prepares semester budgets
  • Coordinates collection of dues and dues breaks for good behavior
  • Maintains financial records
  • Collects and disperses funds as authorized by the Executive Board

Vice-President Public Relations

  • Ensures adequate and appropriate press coverage of all greek programs and policies
  • Works with Vice-President Marketing Communications to ensure proper content on the Interfraternity Council website and actively recruits greek writers to contribute articles to website
  • Compiles all greek media and press coverage during term of office
  • Works with President as a spokesperson for the Interfraternity Council
  • Coordinates relationship between and access to all media and the Executive Board

Vice-President Marketing Communications

  • Is responsible for the development and supervision of all marketing materials and advertising strategies for events sponsored by the Interfraternity Council
  • Maintains the brand image of the Interfraternity Council through technology and current trends in industry design practices
  • Maintains and updates the Interfraternity Council website
  • Creates and maintains e-mail groups for the Executive Board and the fraternity presidents

Vice-President Philanthropy

  • Is responsible for planning and executing all-greek philanthropies
  • Is responsible for planning and executing all-greek community-service events, including (but not limited to) Greek Service Day
  • Holds meetings with Philanthropy Chairs as needed
  • Makes himself available as a resource to Philanthropy Chairs as needed
  • Assists fraternities in planning and executing their respective philanthropies and community-service events
  • Promotes the Interfraternity Council Grant Program and accepts or denies applications in conjunction with the Vice-President Special Events and Executive Board

Vice-President Scholarship

  • Holds mandatory study hours weekly on campus
  • Holds meetings with Scholarship Chairs as needed
  • Makes himself available as a resource to Scholarship Chairs as needed
  • Assists fraternities in planning and executing their respective scholarship events
  • Coordinates Scholarship Banquet each semester
  • Designs and implements all-greek scholarship programs and events, including (but not limited to) Greek Study Week, Greek Faculty Appreciation

Vice-President Athletics

  • Coordinates all-greek athletic events, including (but not limited to) All-Star Game
  • Works directly with Recreational Sports and fraternities
  • Keeps track of all Ironman points and standings
  • Attends and participates in Athletic Chair meetings

Vice-President Directors

  • Coordinates Directors Program
  • Creates Directors application and, with input from the Executive Board, selects candidates
  • Holds meetings with Directors as needed
  • Coordinates the work of the Directors with other Vice Presidents
  • Monitors the respective contributions of each Director
  • Helps promote the Directors Program and meaningful participation within it
  • Facilitates the development of greek leaders

Vice President—Alumni and Parent Relations

  • Creates and manages the IFC Alumni Database
  • Responsible for corresponding with all alumni, building support and interest in the Greek alumni community, and informing alumni of recent IFC news
  • Coordinates alumni presence for various events sponsored by IFC including but not limited to Homecoming, Greek Week, Greek Gala, Greek Service Day and other events of that nature
  • Meets with IFPC/ISPC to maintain a relationship between parents and the Greek community
  • Meets with University Alumni Relations

Vice-President Special Events

  • Coordinates annual Greek Week
  • Is responsible for assisting the Executive Board as needed with all-greek programming and events

2011 Interfraternity Council Executive Board

Position / Name / E-mail Address / Phone
President / Pat Lauer / / (805) 886-7168
EVP Admin. Affairs / Corbin Johnson / / (213) 631-1005
EVP Judicial / Alex Fadil / / (310) 245-5854
VP Rush / Hayden Wheatley / / (323) 533-0769
VP New Member / Mike Madden / / (310) 780-1523
VP Finance / Nima Majd / / (310) 753-7660
VP Public Relations / Pedro Moura / / (661) 433-7112
VP Marketing Comm. / Alex Newnan / / (303) 718-6041
VP Philanthropy / Kyle Conlee / / (914) 787-0564
VP Scholarship / Daniel Moline / / (818) 268-1780
VP Athletics / Sam Megowen / / (978) 505-2041
VP Directors / Curt Black / / (704) 574-1812
VP Alumni/Parent / Bryan Harris / / (650) 464-0562
VP Special Events / Matt Glickman / / (516) 606-8274

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