Fall 2014 Application
Dear Prospective SPC Executive Board Member,
Thank you for your interest in an Executive Board position
on the Honors College Student Programming Council (SPC). The purpose of SPC is
to foster community among the students of the Honors College through
student-run programming. The Council will work closely with Honors College
Staff and will be responsible for the planning and execution of Honors events.
For more information, please visit us at: http://www.honors.umd.edu/spc.php!
The attached materials will help you to prepare for the
process of becoming an SPC Executive Board member. Enclosed you will find: a
description outlining the different responsibilities of an Executive Board
member and the formal application.
The first step is to complete the application (including
unofficial transcript) and email it to honorsSPC@gmail.com by Friday, September 12th. You will be contacted for an interview
shortly thereafter and notified with a decision after all interviews have been
completed.
**Please ONLY
apply if you are available on Thursday from 6-7PM (or at least a half hour
period within that hour) to attend our weekly SPC Executive Board meetings.
For successful planning and execution of our events, it is crucial you are able
to participate in the majority of our meetings.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at:
honorsSPC@gmail.com. Thank you again for your interest!
Sincerely,
Rachel Sullivan
President, Honors College Student Programming Council
Outline of What to Expect
Positions and Responsibilities:
President-Elect*
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Responsible for overseeing the successful
planning and execution of event ideas
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Responsible for serving as liaison to Honors
College Staff
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Responsible for managing internal listserv and
membership list
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*Will work with the current President for about
a semester to be appropriately introduced to the organizational structure of
SPC and duties of the President before fully taking the position. This is to ensure
a smooth transition into this leadership role.
Vice
President-Elect*
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Responsible for supporting the President and
fulfilling duties of the President when he or she is unable to do so
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Responsible for supporting event chairs
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Responsible for taking meeting minutes and
distributing them
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* Will work with the current Vice President for
about a semester to be appropriately introduced to the organizational structure
of SPC and duties of the VP before fully taking the position. This is to ensure
a smooth transition into this leadership role.
Treasurer
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Responsible for creating an on-campus bank
account for SPC
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Responsible for securing, allocating, and
overseeing funding and expenses
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Responsible for working with event committees on
their budgets
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Responsible for working closely with SPC’s fundraising
events
Webmaster/Historian
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Responsible for revamping and updating SPC’s
website
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Responsible for taking pictures at SPC events
and uploading them to the website
Program Liaisons
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Responsible for PR to their program; will get
assistance from other members
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Responsible for addressing the interests of
their individual program
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Responsible for working with Program GA’s in
support of the events
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Responsible for recruiting new members to SPC
Interview Process
When you submit your application, we ask that you sign up
for times you are available for an interview. The interviews will last roughly
15 minutes, and we will discuss your interest and ideas, as well as answer any
questions you may have. Interviews will take place on Tuesday, February 12th.
***Please print and
bring a copy of your application to the interview. Thank you!***
Honors College Student Programming Council APPLICATION
Due by email by Friday, September 12th at 9pm
Name:
Phone Number: UID:
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Local Address: UMD
E-mail Address:
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Preferred
E-mail Address:
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Position applying
for: (If you would like to be considered for more than 1 position, please bold
the designated position(s) as appropriate.)
President-Elect Vice
President -Elect Webmaster/Historian Treasurer
Liaison for:
DCC EIP Gemstone Humanities
University Honors ILS ACES - Cybersecurity
How many semesters
(including this one) have you attended UMD?
Anticipated
graduation date (semester/year): GPA:
Major(s):
Check all that apply:
Gemstone
Global Communities
Entrepreneurship &Innovation
Beyond the Classroom
Honors Humanities
Orientation Advisor
Digital Cultures & Creativity Study Abroad
University Honors High Risers
Integrated Life Sciences Jimenez Porter Writers House
ACES - Cybersecurity Language House
Maryland Images
Teaching Assistant
Hinman CEOs
SGA
Resident Assistance
Internship
Research Assistant
Greek Life
Honors 100 Section Leader
Transfer Student
BHS/LHS Banneker Key Scholar
Athlete
Other
List the activities and/or jobs in which you currently
participate.
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Hour/week
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Description of Involvement
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On a separate paper
please answer the following questions briefly:
- Why do you want to be an Executive Board member of the Honors College Student Programming Council?
- What programming do you envision the Council planning?
- Planning a successful event requires significant time and effort. Active participation and cooperation from all members of the Executive Board are a must. Do you think you would be dedicated to this level of commitment? How will you show your commitment? (This is VIP)
- What in your personality and/ or experiences has prepared you to be a great Executive Board member?
**Applicants must be
in good standing with the Honors College (minimum 3.0 GPA) for consideration.
**Again, please print
and bring a copy of your application to the interview. Thank you for your
application and interest!
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