Undergrads,<br><br>The upcoming year is a critical one for student government. Amidst continuing budget cuts, strong UA leadership is required to effectively communicate the perspective of students in an institution driven by research. We need your help.<br>
<br>Over the next few weeks, we will be building a team capable of meeting this challenge. As an officer in the UA, you will shape the future of the Institute by ensuring that student input is solicited and incorporated. You will have the opportunity to plan events, coordinate projects, and influence policy.<br>
<br>To apply, respond to this e-mail by 5pm on 4/9 with the following information:<br>1) Name, Class Year, MIT e-mail<br>2) Position(s) of interest (see below; up to 3; in order of preference)<br>3) Qualifications / Accomplishments (no more than 100 words; annotated list is good)<br>
4) Answer the questions: Why are you interested in this position? What ideas do you have for it for next year? (no more than 150 words per position)<br>5) References (up to 2)<br>6) Availability for 30 minute interview (3 options in order of preference)<br>
<br>Please realize that, if we decide to nominate you for Senate approval, your application will be publicly available prior to your UA Senate confirmation hearing. While the deadline is 4/9, we will begin interviewing this week, so we encourage you to apply soon.<br>
<br>Please feel free to send us an e-mail with any questions or concerns. We look forward to advocating for your interests during the upcoming year, and we hope that you will join us.<br><br>Best,<br>Vrajesh Modi, UA President-Elect<br>
Sammi Wyman, UA Vice-President-Elect<br><br>-----<br>You can learn more about the executive positions at <a href="http://ua.mit.edu/exec/positions" target="_blank">ua.mit.edu/exec/positions</a>, and you can learn more about the committees at <a href="http://ua.mit.edu/committees" target="_blank">ua.mit.edu/committees</a>. We'll be interviewing for the following positions:<br>
Secretary-General<br>Treasurer<br>Chief of Staff<br>Assistant VP for Information Systems<br>Assistant VP for Orientation<br>Assistant VP for Resource Development<br>Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Alumni Relations<br>
Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Athletics<br>Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Dining<br>Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Enrollment<br>Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee on History<br>Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Housing<br>
Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Relations (formerly Communications)<br>Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Space Planning<br>Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Student Life<br>Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Sustainability<br>
Chair and Vice-Chair of the Events Committee<br>Chair and Vice-Chair of the Student Committee on Educational Policy<br><br>-----<br>Application Process:<br>1) Submit application (before 4/9)<br>2) Interview (3/29 - 4/23)<br>
3) UA Senate Confirmation Hearing (4/26, 5/3, or 5/10)<br>