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Dear Applicant,
We want to thank you for your interest in the 2015-2016 ASUU Executive Branch position. The
University of Utah has one of the largest and most influential student governments in the nation, and we
want every student to feel that they have an active role within the student association. We are looking for
innovative and dedicated students who are willing to share their talents in the service of the entire student
body. We would like an Executive Cabinet that helps achieve our administrative goals of Integrating
students with one another and University traditions, Informing the student body of financial, legislative, and
administrative happenings, and improving the Campus Climate. In return, we promise you a memorable
college experience that will help you grow your as an individual and a student leader.
As we encourage everyone interested to apply, we want to stress the commitment of being a
member of the Executive Cabinet. We hope that you take the time to learn about the different positions
available and the time commitments associated with those positions in order to best determine where you
would have the most interest. Please read through the attached descriptions, and if you have any questions
about a specific board or position, we would encourage you to contact the current director. In addition, we
will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have. We are very excited about the coming
year and look forward to your application and the contributions you will bring. Thank you again for your
interest in ASUU.
Sincerely,
Ambra Jackson – President
Anthony Fratto – Vice President
Devin Price – Senior Class President
Positions Available in the Executive Branch
Executive Cabinet Directors: Directors are responsible for all programs, events, and meetings that pertain to their
respective boards. They delegate tasks to their Assistant Elections Registrar and see that the vision of the board is
executed. Directors are also members of Executive Cabinet and will be required to attend regular meetings and trainings
held by ASUU and are accountable to the ASUU President and Chief of Staff. Directors must submit weekly reports of
their board’s progress and will be the board’s spokesperson when working with other Directors.
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Expected time commitment for a Director position is 20-24 hours per week.
Elections Registrar (1 Position*): The Elections Registrar is responsible for
administrating the 2016-2017 ASUU election process. The duties of the Elections
Registrar include but aren’t limited to recruiting campaigns, promoting voting,
ensuring that voting is available to all students and investigating violations of
election code. *Note: In the fall, as determined by the Elections Registrar, an
Assistant Elections Registrar may be hired. An election committee, prosecutor for
elections and a financial auditor will also be needed in the spring semester and
there will be a separate application for these positions.
2015-2016 ASUU Executive Branch Application
The Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) is committed to increasing student involvement at the University of Utah through
student clubs and organizations, university committees and within the student government. If you are interested in serving as an Executive
Cabinet Director, Associate Director, Manager, or Assistant Manager of the 2015-2016 ASUU Administration, please complete the form
below and return it to the ASUU Office (UNION 234) by 5:00pm Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Name: ______________________________________ Student ID#: ____________________________________
Local Address: ________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________
Email Address: ____________________________ Anticipated Graduation Date: _________ GPA _________
Class (circle one): FRSH / SOPH / JUNR / SENR / GRAD
Major: _________ Total Credit Hours: ______
What position are you applying for? ____________________________________________________________
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I am interested in (circle all that apply): Executive Cabinet Director
Please attach your responses to the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Please include a Resume and Letter(s)
of Recommendation. Director applications – TWO letters needed.
1.
List and describe your experiences and/or organizational involvement on and off campus.
(Include your position in the organization, responsibilities, time commitment, and length of service)
2.
Describe some of your strengths, talents, and skills gained from your experiences and relate them to how you would be a successful
and effective student leader in ASUU.
3.
Keeping in mind the time requirements for each position, please describe how you will be able to fulfill this expectation and list
any other time commitments you have during the 2015–2016 academic year.
4.
List the specific position(s) you are interested in and, after reviewing the platforms for the 2015-2016 administration, please
describe how your board will achieve our administration’s goals: Integrate, Inform, and improve Campus Climate. Also, if the
position you are interested in has an extra set of questions at the end of the description, please address those as well.
Please confirm that you have read the following statements by initialing to the left of each clause:
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I acknowledge that all the information contained within is correct to the best of my knowledge, and grant the ASUU Staff
permission to verify that the contained information is accurate, and meets minimum requirements.
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I understand that in order to be eligible for a position on the ASUU Executive Cabinet, and to maintain my position, I
must be a matriculated student with a cumulative grade point average no less than a 2.5 at the University of Utah.
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I understand that I will be expected to attend certain meetings throughout the year and a MANDATORY TRAINING. I
agree to adjust my schedule to be present at all meetings as my position dictates.
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I understand that compensation for my tenure with ASUU is dependent upon my board’s goals, assigned tasks, office
hours, and timely submissions of weekly reports.
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I understand that I will be asked to disclose any foreseeable future plans that may compromise my position in ASUU.
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I understand that if selected to hold a position within ASUU, that this appointment will not be made official until
confirmed by the ASUU Senate.
Signature of Applicant:
Date:
Please contact Esther Okang eokang@asuu.utah.edu to schedule an interview.
Thank you for your interest in ASUU!