Applying for positions within Office of College Affairs

Position(s)

  • AVP of College Affairs

Associated Students: Mission & Purpose 

The object of this Association shall be to exercise the rights and responsibilities of students to participate in the governance of the University; to manage, invest and maintain the assets of the Association; to create and execute programs which serve the collective interests of the undergraduate population; and to advocate for students within the University, the community, the state, and the nation.

Office of College Affairs 

  1. The Office of College Affairs shall develop programs and initiatives to unite the colleges, build community, and cultivate and maintain the relationship between the College Councils and the Association to provide a strong and effective coalition that is better equipped to serve the student body and provide greater access for students to participate in shared governance; this shall include: a. Upholding the motto, “eight colleges, one great university” through programs that outreach to the campus-at-large to unite the colleges in their shared experiences and way of life and instill a sense of pride and spirit in each of the colleges and class levels. b. Connecting the student governments to other campus communities to encourage larger collaboration and communication. c. Being independent of other units to ensure the office’s necessary neutrality. 

  2. The Associate Vice President of College Affairs, in addition to the responsibilities outlined in the Constitution, shall: 

    1. Develop, manage, facilitate, and report on all advocacy work, projects, and programs pertaining to the College Councils, including: 

      1. Provide an office report at the end of the quarter to the Senate on the overall status of College Council relations and other matters as deemed fit. 

      2. Oversee, advise, and be consulted on all Association-wide relations with the College Councils, in conjunction with the College Senators and the Leadership of College Councils. 

      3. Maintain privacy for communications, documents, and/or conversations with the College Councils, at the discretion of the AVP of College Affairs.

    2. Coordinate or conduct meetings to enhance the Association’s relationship with the colleges, including: 

      1. Coordinate quarterly visits to each of the College Councils. 

      2. Chair and coordinate weekly Leadership of College Council meetings, which shall include the Chair, President, or leadership equivalent of each College Council, AS President, and Chief Communications Officer. 

      3. Chair and coordinate biweekly Senate-College Interests Committee with College Senators and EVP to understand and address collective College Council matters and to educate College Councils on relevant issues and legislation. 

      4. Deliver reports at meetings of the Executive Officers on the Association’s relations with the College Councils and provide additional updates and advice at the discretion of the Executive Officers. 

      5. Meet with the Council of Deans of Student Affairs at least once per academic year to discuss student interests and voice any concerns. 

      6. Meet with the A.S. President and the Chief Communications Officer two times per quarter to discuss College Council relations and ways the A.S. President can support the Office of College Affairs and College Councils.

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