Officer Candidacy Application

OFFICER CANDIDACY APPLICATION

Potential candidate,

It’s that time of year again! That’s right; it’s time to apply to serve the students of Seattle Pacific as a core officer for the ASSP! We are very excited that you want to take this step into student leadership and hope you are too.

As an ASSP core officer, regardless of your position, your main role is to serve the student body through your leadership. The positions have historically been compensated, but they are volunteer positions. The ASSP core officers are not University employees. Rather, they are executives of the student government, compensated by the student government for their time spent leading the student government. This compensation is subject to annual change, so next year’s figures aren’t necessarily going to mirror those of this year.

Of course we want this election season to be an equitable and enjoyable experience for all the potential candidates. That being said, your official candidacy hinges on the fact that you abide by the campaign guidelines set in place by the Elections Task Force. The link to these guidelines is found on the ASSP Website Applications page under the Elected Positions. After reading these guidelines, please print out the last page, sign it, and include it with your submitted application. These guidelines, which include regulations on emails and posters, among other media, will be explained in detail at the mandatory candidate meeting on Friday, March 8th at 5:00 PM in the Weter 202. Out of consideration for other candidates and the Elections Task Force time, please be prompt.

Your completed application is due in the ASSP Office by 5:00 PM on Thursday, March 7th with your $40.00 deposit (in check, made out to ASSP) and an unofficial web transcript printed from the Banner Information System. The deposit, minus fines collected throughout the campaign, will be returned one week after the general election, contingent on the fact that you comply with all election regulations.

Please review the information in this packet including the election timeline. Campaigning may not begin until March 27th.

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

Thank you again for stepping up to serve the student body through your leadership!

Tim Seemuth Executive Vice President Associated Students of Seattle Pacific [email protected] OFFICER CANDIDACY APPLICATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

NAME ______ADDRESS ______PHONE ______EMAIL ______TO CAMPAIGN FOR THE OFFICE OF ______CAMPAIGN MANAGER (OPTIONAL) NAME ______PHONE ______EMAIL ______SPU ID ______

CANDIDACY ELIGIBILITY:

The following requirements apply to candidates for ASSP positions. A candidate must: 1. Be a member of the ASSP (undergraduate student) 2. Have successfully completed at least 30 credits at SPU 3. Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 at declaration of candidacy 4. Be in good disciplinary standing with the University 5. Register for a minimum of 10 credits for the Spring Quarter of candidacy 6. Anticipate upper division academic standing at beginning of term of office

STATEMENT:

Attach a typewritten statement answering the following questions: 1. Why are you campaigning for this position? (150-200 words) 2. What unique skills and talents would you bring to this position? (200-300 words) 3. Describe three to four specific goals you would like to accomplish during your term. (400-500 words)

A $40.00 check deposit, an unofficial transcript, and the signed campaign guidelines must be attached to the application.

By submitting this application, I declare I meet all candidacy requirements. I agree to allow Election Task Force members to contact University officials to confirm my candidacy eligibility. I also permit Election Task Force members to publish my written application and statements, with the exception of information protected by the Family Educational Rights and Protection Act (FERPA).

SIGNED ______DATE ______

Please turn in applications to the ASSP Office no later than 5pm on March 7th. Please contact Tim Seemuth with questions at [email protected] ASSP OFFICER POSITIONS

President o Represent the concerns of the general student body and ASSP Senate to the University Administration and the Board of Trustees; to oversee all aspects of the ASSP through the offices of the ASSP Vice Presidents o Providing active leadership for the ASSP Office and Senate and guiding them to greater fulfillment of their mission o Recruiting new student leaders by engaging in student and community events o Hires and Oversees the Public Relations Manager o Responsible for Professor of the Year Selection, Senior Gift Committee, and Baccalaureate Task Force o Ability to address specific issues and initiatives through Presidential Action Committee

Executive Vice President o Oversee all matters pertaining to the proper functioning of ASSP Senate; ensure active student representation on institutional committees; and assist the President in addressing student concerns o Chair ASSP Senate and be responsible for the overall management of operations and personnel thereof o Oversee ASSP Senate Committees and coordinate ASSP representation on faculty committees o Chair Senate Appointment Committee and Student Financial Aid Committee o Plan and administer the ASSP elections by chairing the Elections Task Force o Represent ASSP on the Board of Student Media o Work with Constitutional Advisory Board to ensure the proper distribution, upholding and maintenance of the ASSP Constitution and By-Laws o Oversee Student Leadership Development Committee

Vice President of Ministries o Represent the needs of the student body to campus ministries and to present campus ministries to ASSP Senate and other constituencies o Supportive Supervision of the nine ministry coordinators (Urban Involvement, GROUP, Gather, Latreia, Relinquish, Sharpen, SPRINT, and CSMCs) o Chair Campus Ministry Council o Envision, organize and implement annual ASSP Ministry Retreat o Coordination of campus wide ministry events including Resurrection Week o Area director for all ASSP Ministries budgets

Vice President of Campus Activities o To oversee all campus activities of ASSP and provide active leadership to the Student Union Board and official ASSP clubs o Responsible for the club space and ASSP sound equipment o Establish process for scheduling student events o Oversee the STUB Executive Director, Club Executive Director, Outdoor Recreation Coordinator, and the Media Equipment Coordinator and those respective areas/programs o In conjunction with the Club Executive Director, oversee club registration, programming, and funding through the Committee for Student Clubs o Form and chair the Homecoming Committee and be responsible for planning student involvement in Homecoming Court Selection and Homecoming activities

Vice President of Intercultural Affairs o Initiate, facilitate, and coordinate diversity efforts according to biblical reconciliation within the ASSP, and to serve as a student resource for diversity efforts in the SPU community at large o Encourage and facilitate collaborative planning and action toward achievement of diversity goals among all ASSP organizations o Serve as a resource for students, student groups, faculty, staff, and administrators who are engaged with students from diverse backgrounds and intercultural activities, programs, and initiatives o Chair Catalyst (Intercultural Initiatives Committee) and plan events to facilitate campus diversity efforts such as In Context, Diversity Conference, Multicultural Night of Worship, Intercultural Retreat, the Mentor Program, and the Intercultural Club Mixer o Advise and mentor the Intercultural Coordinators

Vice President of Finance o Oversee all budget and financial operations of the ASSP and to facilitate student representation in University finances o Oversee financial proposals o Chair Finance Board and manage current ASSP assets o Chair Allocation Board and lead the planning for the future year budget o Work with the University Finance Office and ensure proper financial procedures are followed throughout the ASSP organization o Chair student involvement in Student Budget Committee and give recommendation for ASSP fee o Conduct an annual audit of ASSP at the year end and close out current accounts to the Rollover Contingency Fund o Oversee the ASSP Treasurer

For all ASSP Core Members o Provide active leadership for the ASSP organization and the student body as a whole o Serve on ASSP Senate, attending weekly meetings o Meet weekly for staff meetings o Work with respective staff members, faculty, and administrators within the areas that they oversee o Attend various functions as an ASSP Core o Be involved in the selection and training process of student leaders that their position oversees

For a more thorough description of each position, feel free to contact the current officer in that position to set up an informational meeting. All other questions can be sent to [email protected].

2013 Election Timeline

March 7: Applications DUE to the ASSP Office March 8: Mandatory Candidate Meeting; Weter 202, 5pm March 27: Officer Campaigning Begins April 3: Primary Elections April 4: Senator Campaigning Begins April 9: Candidate Open House; Weter, 7pm. April 10: General ASSP Election (Officers and Senate)