Presidential Appointments

USÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ provides opportunities to gain leadership skills and experience by serving on university boards, committees, and task groups that make Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ policy recommendations and decisions affecting students, faculty, and administration. Appointees have the opportunity to represent fellow students and make a difference on campus. 

The USÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ President and Vice President appoint numerous students to serve on UA and Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ standing boards, organizations, and committees. USÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Appointees become part of the decision-making process at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ by helping to establish and review policies, procedures, and make investments that affect the campus community. Appointees report directly to the President and/or Vice President and update the organization during regular Assembly meetings.

Boards, Committees and Organizations

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for presidential appointment, a student must:

  • Be a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ student enrolled in a minimum of 3 credits at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ
  • Have paid the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Student Government fee
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • Be in good disciplinary standing with the University

Application Process

Interested students should email the USÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ President at usuaa.president@alaska.edu. Candidates will be interviewed, and if selected, will be presented to the USÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Assembly for approval as defined in the USÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Constitution and/or Bylaws. Applications are reviewed as received until appointments are filled.

Expectations

If selected, appointees must:

  • Attend meetings of their respective committees/boards
  • Submit monthly reports to USÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ president on committee/board activities
  • Attend one USÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Assembly meeting per month or meet with the president
  • Abide by ethical guidelines as stipulated in USÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Constitution and Bylaws