Becoming a MSCSA Leader

Becoming a MSCSA Leader

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  Justin Klander, MSCSAExecutive Director
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   Things toconsider  Positions to be elected  Election process
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   Each positionrequires a certain amount of dedicated time. ◦ Consider your academic and personal time commitments.  There are also specific duties that may appeal to different skill sets ◦ Am I qualified or capable?
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   Platform Committee Governing Council  Presidents’ Group  Student At Large  Cabinet
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   Sets andupholds State and Federal Legislative Agendas.  Performs research on policies  Assists and organizes advocacy efforts  $80 stipend per month  3-5 hours a week outside of conferences
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   “Board ofDirectors” ◦ Fiduciary role  Regional Organizer for MSCSA  Must attend each SLC  $80 Stipend per month  5-10 hours a week outside of conferences
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   Discuss “bestpractices” of senate presidents  Assist with leadership training and communication for senate president’s  Serve on the Governing Council  $80 Stipend per month  3-5 hours a week outside of conferences
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   Elected bythe General Assembly  2 positions elected (Platform and GC)  Represents the underrepresented and minority opinion  $80 Stipend per month  PC serves as Chair and GC Vice Chair of Diversity Committee
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   Elected bythe General Assembly  Significant time commitments  Treasurer  Public Relations Coordinator  Vice President  President
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   Ensure financialpolicies are followed and manages travel authorizations  Chairs monthly Fiscal Committee meetings  Creates a budget proposal for the next fiscal year  20 hours per week, $11,000 stipend
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   Works withDirector of Communications to maintain effective communication network  Chair of the Editorial Board  20 hours per week, $11,000 stipend
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   Chairs thePlatform Committee  Research Policy issues  Assist with legislative and MnSCU Advocacy efforts  30 hours per week, $13,000 stipend
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   Spokesperson ofMSCSA to MnSCU, the legislature and the public.  Chairs Governing Council  Oversees the responsibilities of Cabinet, Executive Director, and all initiatives of MSCSA  30 hours per week, $14,500 stipend
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   Friday, March13th: Candidacy Packets due for Cabinet and Student At-Large  April Spring GA: ◦ Meet and Greet ◦ General Assembly Elections  Cabinet and Student At-Large Representatives ◦ Regional Meeting Elections  GC and Platform Representative elections ◦ Presidents’ Group Meeting Elections  PG Chair and Vice Chair elections
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  INSPIRE YOUR AUDIENCE KEEPIT POSITIVE KEEP AN EYE ON SUPPORTERS!