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
- Academic Decision Review Committee
- Accreditation Steering Committee
- Concert Board
- Cultural Awareness
- Election Board
- General Education Requirements Assessment Task Force
- Green Fee Board
- International/Intercultural Laboratory Task Force
- Media Board
- PBAC Facilities Committee
- Student Judicial Board
- Student Union and Commuter Student Services (SUCSS) Advisory Board
- Sustainability Action Board
- Undergraduate Academic Board
- University Assembly
- University Technology Council
- USÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Ombuds
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







