becoming a mscsa leader
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Kevin Parker, MSCSA President
Things to consider
Positions to be elected
Election process
Each position requires 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?
Platform Committee
Governing Council
Presidents’ Group
Student At Large
Cabinet
Sets and upholds 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
“Board of Directors”◦ Fiduciary role
Regional Organizer for MSCSA
Must attend each SLC
$80 Stipend per month
5-10 hours a week outside of conferences
Discuss “best practices” 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
Elected by the 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
Elected by the General Assembly
Significant time commitments
Treasurer Public Relations Coordinator Vice President President
Ensure financial policies are followed and manages travel authorizations
Chairs monthly Fiscal Committee meetings
Creates a budget proposal for the next fiscal year
20 hours per week
Works with Director of Communications to maintain effective communication network
Chair of the Editorial Board
20 hours per week
Chairs the Platform Committee
Research Policy issues
Assist with legislative and MnSCU Advocacy efforts
30 hours per week
Spokesperson of MSCSA to MnSCU, the legislature and the public.
Chairs Governing Council
Oversees the responsibilities of Cabinet, Executive Director, and all initiatives of MSCSA
40 hours per week
Candidacy packets will be announced as will their due date in the coming week.
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
INSPIRE YOUR AUDIENCE
KEEP IT POSITIVE
KEEP AN EYE ON SUPPORTERS!
GOTV (Get Out The Vote)
Budget year (Tuition Freeze, ect.)
CTF (Charting the Future)
