DRAKE UNIVERSITY STUDENT SENATE REPRESENTING THE STUDENTS OF DRAKE UNIVERSITY

DRAKE UNIVERSITY STUDENT SENATE

Application for Committee Positions for the 2012-2013 Academic Term
(Application available online at www.drakesenate.com)

NAME: ______________________________________________________________________ COLLEGE/MAJOR: ___________________________________________________________ YEAR (2012-2013): ____FR ___SO ___JR ___SR PHONE: __________________________ EMAIL: ____________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________ ______________________________

DESCRIBE ANY PREVIOUS STUDENT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES (COLLEGE, HIGH SCHOOL, ETC.): ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ LIST 3 THINGS YOU WOULD LIKE TO IMPROVE ABOUT DRAKE: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ GIVEN YOUR FIRST CHOICE, WHAT STRENGTHS WOULD YOU BRING TO THE COMMITTEE? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IS THE PURPOSE OF STUDENT SENATE? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

Applications are due in David Karazs mailbox in the Student Life Center (SLC) or emailed to him by 5pm on MONDAY, JANUARY 4TH. Interviews will be conducted January 5th 7th. You will be contacted if youre selected to interview for a position. Questions? Contact David Karaz at david.karaz@drake.edu.

DRAKE UNIVERSITY STUDENT SENATE REPRESENTING THE STUDENTS OF DRAKE UNIVERSITY

COMMITTEE PREFERENCE: (please rank the positions by preference with 1 being your first choice and 6 being your last) ___ FIRST YEAR INTEREST COMMITTEE ___ CAMPUS ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE ___ STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ___ STUDENT FEES ALLOCATION COMMITTEE ___ STUDENT SERVICES COMMITTEE ___ COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS:
FIRST-YEAR INTEREST COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION: The First-Year Interest Committee shall review and address the activities, policies, programs, and problems pertaining to first year students. The committee shall seek information from officers of the university, consider the effect of such activities on first year students, and shall in turn report on student concerns and make recommendations for action to the Student Senate. Each committee member will also be assigned to intern a Student Senator-atLarge, further learning the workings of Drake Student Senate.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE (COC) DESCRIPTION: The Community Outreach Committee seeks to explore opportunities to get Drake Universitys Student Body more engaged with the Des Moines community. The Committee shall also seek to develop a stronger relationship with community leaders in an effort to increase the Drake University Student Bodys visibility. Community service opportunities will also be a large focus of this committee. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (SAC) DESCRIPTION: The Student Affairs Committee shall consider all matters referred to it by the Student Senate and shall review and monitor the activities, policies, and programs of the division for Student Affairs, as well as those relating to University student organizations. The committee shall serve as an informational resource for these organizations, shall promote organizational advancement and development, and shall facilitate cooperation and communication among Student organizations. STUDENT FEES AND ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE (SFAC) DESCRIPTION: All groups seeking funding must be student organizations recognized for funding by the Student Senate. The Student Fees Allocation Committee shall conduct hearings for the purpose of examining budget proposals made by recognized student organizations seeking funding. The committee shall then send their fee allocation recommendations to the Student Senate. STUDENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (SSC) DESCRIPTION: The Student Services Committee shall oversee the implementation and maintenance of all programs and initiatives referred to the Student Services Committee by the Campus Advancement Committee or the Student Senate. Examples of items that might be included are the continued pursuit of reform for Drake Direct, improving dining services, and any ideas that would improve the university as a whole. CAMPUS ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE (CAC) DESCRIPTION: The Campus Advancement Committee shall consider all matters referred to it by the Student Senate and shall review and monitor the activities, policies, and programs. The committee shall address both present and future concerns of the university and the students. The committee shall seek information from officers of the university, consider the effect of such activities on the student body, and make recommendations for action to the Student Senate.

Applications are due in David Karazs mailbox in the Student Life Center (SLC) or emailed to him by 5pm on MONDAY, JANUARY 4TH. Interviews will be conducted January 5th 7th. You will be contacted if youre selected to interview for a position. Questions? Contact David Karaz at david.karaz@drake.edu.