Presidential Appointments

USÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ provides opportunities to gain leadership skills and experience by serving on university boards, committees, and task groups that make ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ policy recommendations and decisions affecting students, faculty, and administration. Appointees have the opportunity to represent fellow students and make a difference on campus. 

The USÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ President and Vice President appoint numerous students to serve on UA and ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ standing boards, organizations, and committees. USÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Appointees become part of the decision-making process at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 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 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ student enrolled in a minimum of 3 credits at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
  • Have paid the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 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 USÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ President at usuaa.president@alaska.edu. Candidates will be interviewed, and if selected, will be presented to the USÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Assembly for approval as defined in the USÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 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 USÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ president on committee/board activities
  • Attend one USÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Assembly meeting per month or meet with the president
  • Abide by ethical guidelines as stipulated in USÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Constitution and Bylaws