Loren Willson

Loren Willson Chairperson Election Facilitation Committee Phone: (614) 403 – 4510 [email protected] 655 SSLC

Dear Potential Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the University of Cincinnati’s Student Government. 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 at your interest in representing over 30,000 undergraduate students.

This packet contains many important documents that will be necessary for you to be included in the April elections. You will find enclosed the Schedule of Events, Grade Release Form, the Judicial Consent Form, the Elections Agreement Form, a copy of the 2012 Election Rules, a Petition Form, and the Campaign Worker Registration form. Please look through the packet, and familiarize yourself with the 2012 Election Rules. Not included in this packet is the Electronic Petition for Candidacy Form, which is located on the Student Government website at www.uc.edu/sga.

This packet must be completed and returned to the Student Government office by Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at 5:00PM. If the packet is not turned in by 5:00PM and the packet is incomplete you will be disqualified and will not be placed on the April ballot. When you return your completed packet, please reserve a place at the mandatory Candidate Orientation. All candidates and slates are required 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 all Executive Slates are required to collect 250 signatures from registered undergraduate students of the University of Cincinnati. Collecting signatures beyond the required number can help to ensure that your packet is not declared invalid; additional spaces have been provided for this purpose.

This year we will be taking the candidate photos for the Blackboard voting at the Candidate Orientations. Please come dressed appropriately. While this is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Election Facilitation Committee (EFC). We look forward to working with you in the coming months!

Good luck,

Loren Willson Chairperson, Election Facilitation Committee [email protected]

2012 Student Body Elections Timeline of Events

Monday, February 28, 2011: Student Government Info Session 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM Catskeller

Thursday, March 3, 2011: Student Government Info Session 12 PM & 6 PM Catskeller

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Election Packets due 5:00 PM Student Government Office

Thursday, March 29, 2012 Executive & Slate Orientation 6:30 PM 425 Tangeman University Center

Friday, March 30, 2012 Executive & Slate Orientation 3:30 PM 425 Tangeman University Center

Monday, April 2, 2012 Campaigning Begins 8:00 AM

Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Grill the Candidates 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM McMicken Commons

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Slate Debates 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Bearcat Plaza (Between TUC and the stadium)

Thursday, April 12, 2012 Grill the Candidates 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM McMicken Commons

Monday, April 16, 2012 Elections begin 8:00 AM Blackboard

Candidates speak during Greek Week (subject to change) 7:00 PM Tangeman University Center’s Great Hall

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Elections End and Results announced 5:00 PM

2012 Student Body Elections 425 Tangeman University Center

Items in bold are required events in order to appear on the April Election Ballot. 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 2012 Rules and Procedures of the Student Body Elections. I agree to abide by all of the Rules and Procedures governing the 2012 Student Body Elections. I understand that violation of these rules may result in my disqualification or removal from the 2012 Student Body Elections.

______Signature

______Printed Name

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______Phone Number

______E-mail Address

2012 Student Body Elections 2012 Student Body Elections Elections Agreement Form

I have read and understand the 2012 Rules and Procedures of the Student Body Elections. I agree to abide by all of the Rules and Procedures governing the 2012 Student Body Elections. I understand that violation of these rules may result in my disqualification or removal from the 2012 Student Body Elections.

______Signature

______Printed Name

______Date

______Phone Number

______E-mail Address

2012 Student Body Elections Grade Release Form

I authorize the University of Cincinnati to release my grades and enrollment status to verify my eligibility for candidacy in the 2012 Student Body Elections. I understand that this information is to be shared only with the Elections Facilitation Committee and its necessary assistant(s).

______Signature

______Printed Name

______M Number

______Date

2012 Student Body Elections Grade Release Form

I authorize the University of Cincinnati to release my grades and enrollment status to verify my eligibility for candidacy in the 2012 Student Body Elections. I understand that this information is to be shared only with the Elections Facilitation Committee and its necessary assistant(s).

______Signature

______Printed Name

______M Number

______Date

2012 Student Body Elections Judicial Consent Form

I authorize the University of Cincinnati to release my social/probationary status to verify my eligibility for candidacy in the 2012 Student Body Elections. I understand that this information is to be shared only with the Elections Facilitation Committee and its necessary assistant(s).

______Signature

______Printed Name

______M Number

______Date

2012 Student Body Elections Judicial Consent Form

I authorize the University of Cincinnati to release my social/probationary status to verify my eligibility for candidacy in the 2012 Student Body Elections. I understand that this information is to be shared only with the Elections Facilitation Committee and its necessary assistant(s).

______Signature

______Printed Name

______M Number

______Date

2012 Student Body Elections Campaign Worker Registry

Slate: ______

Must Be Printed Legibly Worker’s Name UC Email Phone M-Number

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2012 Student Body Elections Campaign Worker Registry

Slate: ______

Must Be Printed Legibly Worker’s Name UC Email Phone M-Number

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2012 Student Body Elections Petition for Candidacy

Slate: ______

Please print name and official UC email address. Must Be Printed Legibly

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Slate: ______

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These signatures must be duplicated onto the Electronic Petition for Candidacy and emailed to [email protected] by Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 5pm. The Electronic Petition for Candidacy is located on the Student Government website at www.uc.edu/sg.

2012 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, including the Elections Agreement form, the Grade Release form, the Judicial Consent form, the Campaign Worker Registry, and the Electronic Petition for Candidacy, must be turned in by 5:00pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. If you are running as a slate, forms for each person must be turned in together.

2. Students signing petitions MUST give their UConnect email- the official email for UC Students.

3. Slates/Candidates are required to attend a MANDATORY Orientation. All members of slates must be present. Reserve your spot when you turn in your completed packet by Wednesday, March 28, 2012.

4. Slates/Candidates are NOT allowed to begin campaigning until April 2, 2012.

5. Elections are April 16-18, 2012.

2012 Student Body Elections **Members of EFC Include Loren Willson, Chairperson Robin Brundage Bob Cordiak Kristy Dardano Megan Hathaway Taylor Henschel Molly Igdaloff Michael Linger Katie Martin Kyle Richardson

2012 Student Body Elections