2015 Application for New and Returning Members

2015 Application for New and Returning Members
Who we are
The Student Advancement Committee assists the College of ACES in its friend-raising and
fundraising activities. As college ambassadors, members represent the student body at
numerous college and alumni events and programs both on and off-campus. SAC also allows
you the opportunity to assist the college in recruitment of prospective students. You might have
seen us around the ACES campus in orange and navy polo shirts and khakis helping with the
following events:
Annual Events:
2014-2015 Highlights:
Thanking Drives
College Connection/Round Barn Society
Jonathan Baldwin Turner Banquet
Hosting alumni and college donors
Tassel Turn
Orange and Blue Days
Alumni gatherings across the state
ExplorACES
Salute to Agriculture Day
Fall retreat
I Pay It Forward Campaign
Admitted Student Receptions
Spring Professional Development Trip
ACES Award of Merit
Monthly SAC Meetings
Membership Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors in the College of ACES are encouraged to apply for
Selection
membership in SAC. Based on application and interview scores, 30 students are typically
selected to serve a full one-year term beginning May 2015. If you are gone for a semester (i.e.
study abroad/student teaching) you can still apply. We will accept up to 5 part-time members.
Students with demonstrated leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and an interest in meeting
and hosting diverse groups of people are encouraged to apply.
All current members wishing to continue their service are required to reapply annually.
Requirements
Represent the College of ACES with dignity, enthusiasm, and pride
Participate in committee events and activities
Participate in monthly meetings
Maintain academic success
Be a team player
In addition to the annual events listed above, SAC collaborates with the Office of Advancement for outreach
events and programs hosted with various college constituencies. All of these activities are enhanced through SAC
planning and participation.
 Applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee and names of those selected for an interview
will be emailed on April 12th. We will send you a link to sign up for an interview. You must be signed up
by Friday, April 17th at 5:00 p.m.
 Final interview schedule will be emailed by Noon on April 20th.
 Interviews will be conducted during the evenings of April 21st and 22nd, 2015.
 If selected, your first SAC meeting will be in the beginning of May and you will be invited to
participate in the Professional Development trip that the group will take to Chicago, IL on May 7.
 Professional attire is required for the interviews. Jeans are not acceptable.
 Both the application and formal interview will be used to determine membership in the Student
Advancement Committee.
 All questions should be directed to Selection Committee Chairs, Jenna Sudeth at
jsudeth@gmail.com or Luke Rincker at lbrinck2@illinois.edu .
Please return completed application by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3rd to: Tina Veal, Director of Alumni
Relations at vealt@illinois.edu or drop off in Suite 124/129 ACES Library.
Candidate ID: ____________
(Office Use Only)
SAC Membership Application Cover Page
SAC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Name:
Email:
Campus Address:
Phone:
Hometown:
Year in school:
Major:
Are you currently employed?
GPA:
If yes, where?
How did you find out about SAC?
Will you be studying abroad, student teaching, or participating in an off-campus internship during the:
Fall semester?
Spring semester?
Directions:
Please complete the following application to apply for the ACES Student Advancement Committee.
The cover page will not be included in the review of applications.
The application is a PDF fillable document. You will only be allowed the space allotted in each area for information to
provide. No attachments, please.
Candidate ID: ____________
(Office Use Only)
On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following questions
1.
List current and past extra-curricular activities, including leadership positions held.
Please list College of ACES activities first. If you are a freshman, you may include
high school activities. (Resume should not be included) If you are a member of a
fraternity or sorority, please list it as a fraternity/sorority, not the specific name.
Also, please refrain from listing your hometown or other identifying
comments.
Candidate ID: ____________
(Office Use Only)
2.
Why do you want to join the Student Advancement Committee and what do you
hope to gain personally from this experience?
3.
What assets would you bring to the Student Advancement Committee and how
would those be helpful?
Candidate ID: ____________
(Office Use Only)
4.
If you were asked by an alumna or alumnus to describe what you enjoy most about
the College of ACES, list three experiences or influences that you would include in
your response.
5.
What does professionalism mean to you?