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
- 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
- USÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Ombuds
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







