Spring 2013 Election Convention

Declare your candidacy with a five minute convention speech! MANDATORY Attendance required for all students interested in running. OPEN POSITIONS Student Government Association (SGA) President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Senators (2) Sophomore Class President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Senators (2) Miss Southern University at Shreveport Miss Sophomore Student Centerboard (SCB) President Special Member Sophomore Member

Application can be picked up in the Department of Student Activities Join Us Date

March 13, 2013

Deadline to apply March 11, 2013

Time
3:00 pm

For More Information

Contact Mrs. Rebecca Gilliam Director of Student Activities (318) 670-9353

Location
JLV Multipurpose Room

Application Deadline
March 11, 2013 @ 12 noon

Campaigning Period
March 20-April 5, 2013

Election Debate
March 20, 2013 @ 3 pm JLV Multipurpose Room

Election Day
April 8, 2013 9 am-3 pm Jessie Stone Lecture Hall

For More Information call (318) 670-9433 or email rgilliam@susla.edu

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITYAT SHREVEPORT LOUISIANA STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

DECLARATION OF CANDIDANCY

This form is to be completed by ALL students running for student elected positions.
I, (Your name) , on this __________________ day of ____________, (Day) (Month)

2013, do hereby declare my candidacy for Student Government ___________________________________ (Office position) For the year 2013-2014 at SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT SHREVEPORT LOUISIANA

**I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ ALLTHE ELECTION RULES AND UNDERSTAND THAT ANY VIOLATION OF THE RULES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION.*** ________________________________
CANDIDATES SIGNATURE __________________________________
STUDENT ID NUMBER

____________________________
DATE

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Application Deadline Monday, March 11, 2013

Application Check List
______ Completed Application ______ Two letters of recommendation ______ Unofficial transcript Application must be in a sealed envelope and returned to The Director of Student Activities located in Room 113 Johnny L. Vance Student Center All applications must be typed (No hand written application will be accepted) Application received by: ___________________ _________________________ Please print _____________________ _________________________ Date received

Signature

Time received

Please address any questions to: Mrs. Gilliam rgilliam@susla.edu (318) 670-9353

Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana

Student Government Association Application Form Student Leaders Filing Application
Personal Information Todays Date: ___/___/____ Name_______________________ Last ________________________ First __________________________ Middle

Address_______________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________ _ State___________ Zip code____________________ Cell phone__________________________

Home Telephone_________________________ Student Number _________________

Email address______________________________________

High School Attended: ___________________________________________________________________ City________________________ State___________ Date Graduated________________

PLEASE INDICATE THE OFFICE FOR WHICH YOU ARE SEEKING (Check Only One) You cannot apply or run for more than one (1) position

Student Government Association

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Senators (2) _______ _______ _______ _______ _______

Sophomore Class
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Senators (2) Miss Southern University Miss Sophomore _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______

Freshman Class FALL SEMESTER ONLY President _______ Vice President _______ Secretary _______ Treasurer _______ Miss Freshman _______

Student Center Board President Special Student Member Sophomore Class Member Freshman Class Member _______ _______ _______ _______

I, _________________________, do hereby certify that the information contained in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Any false information will result in this application being VOID. For Official Use Only Total Credit Hours__________ Cumulative GPA___________ Approved_____ Disapproved_____

Approved or Disapproved by: ____________________________________ Signature

Date________________

To all potential student leaders: You must be of sound moral character attested by two letters of recommendation (one from a faculty/staff member and one from a person of the community). Freshman will need one letter of recommendation from a faculty/staff or person of the community. Must be free of legal or moral entanglements and must be able to serve in such a capacity to fulfill the students needs and wants. To the potential Miss Southern and Miss Sophomore candidates, you must be of sound moral character attested by two letters (one from a faculty/staff member and one from a person in the community. Miss Freshman, you must be of sound moral character attested by one letter from a faculty/staff member or person in the community. Must be free of legal or moral entanglements and must be able to financially defray expenses while serving as Miss Southern University at Shreveport or as a member of her court. The Southern University at Shreveport Office of Student Affairs and the Student Government Association would like to take this opportunity to encourage and congratulate you in showing your interest in participation in the governing process of the student body. The SGA is composed of all full-time students. Elections are held in the month of April (and September for freshman officers) to provide continuity and leadership during the summer session. The term for elected officials is one (1) year (August-July). All candidates must not be nominated for, run for, or serve in more than one SGA office. I______________________, have read and do hereby understand the Qualification Requirements to serve in my desired position. If elected, I will serve in my position responsibly and abide by all governing rules and regulations of the organization. _____________________________________ Signature ______________________________________ Date

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In one paragraph, explain why you decided to apply for the position in which you desire? ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________

Qualification Requirements You must be in good standing with the University and a full-time student of the class in which you are to represent. You must be of high moral character and free of legal or moral entanglements that would cause the University embarrassment or ridicule. You must not have been suspended from the University for any reason during the year prior to nomination or dismissed from any position. Transfer students or returning students must have at least one (1) semester at Southern University at Shreveport.

Student Government Association and Sophomore Class Officers

President and Vice President Must be a full time student and a member of the highest-ranking class on campus at the beginning of the tenure of office. Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative average of a 2.8. Sophomore Class President and Vice President must have and maintain a minimum cumulative average of a 2.8. Secretary and Treasurer Must be a full time student at the beginning of the tenure of office. Must also have a minimum cumulative average of a 2.5. Senators Must be a full time student at the beginning of the tenure of office. Must also have and maintain a minimum cumulative average of a 2.5. Freshman Class Officers President and Vice President Must be a full time student with a freshman classification at the beginning of the tenure of office. Must have a minimum cumulative high school average of a 2.8 for beginning freshman or a cumulative of a 2.8 for advanced freshman. Nominees with a G.E.D will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Must not have records of dismissal or suspension. Secretary and Treasurer Must be a full time student with a Freshman Class on campus at the beginning of the tenure of office. Must have a minimum cumulative high school average of a 2.5 for beginning freshman or a cumulative of a 2.5 for advanced freshman. Nominees with a G.E.D will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Senators Must be a full time student in the class in which they represent at the beginning of the tenure of office. Must have a minimum cumulative high school average of a 2.5 for beginning freshman or a cumulative of a 2.5 for advanced freshman.

STUDENT CENTER BOARD (SCB BOARD) The membership of the SAC Board shall consist of students, Faculty and or staff members and a person from the community appointed by the Chancellor of the University. The SCB director and/or advisor appointed by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs will serve as ex-officio member(s) of the Board. Membership on the SCB will be by election of the student body. In the event that the position remains open after the election, a SCB President may be nominated by the SGA President. They shall be elected in the

general election. All members of the SAC Board must have and maintain a 2.5 average or better. The President must have a 2.5 average or better. All members must be in good standing with the University and must not have been subject to any disciplinary action by the University. MISS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY at SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA and COURT Miss Southern Must be a naturally born female, unwed, have no children, and enrolled at Southern University at Shreveport as a full time student. Transfer students must have completed one semester at Southern University at Shreveport. Must have at least a 2.8 cumulative average as defined by the Registrars Office. Must be of the Sophomore Class Classification at the beginning of tenure of office and anticipate completing one (1) year at the Southern University at Shreveport Campus. Miss Sophomore Must be a naturally born female enrolled at Southern University at Shreveport as a full time student. Must have at least a 2.5 cumulative average as defined by the Registrars Office. Miss Freshman Must be a naturally born female enrolled at Southern University at Shreveport as a full time student. Must have a minimum cumulative average of a 2.5 for an advanced freshman or a minimum high school average of a 2.5 for beginning freshman. CAMPAIGN MATERIALS Campaign materials are limited to posters, banners, flyers and the like. All food products must be pre-wrapped or disturbed by a licensed caterer, with approval from the Director of Student Activities prior to serving. No animals are allowed in the campaign. All campaign materials must be in good taste and free from obscenities or reference to such. Any disrespect to other candidates or their campaign materials will not be tolerated. On the Day of Elections no campaign materials are allowed inside the JLV Student Center, including T-shirts, posters, and etc. On the day of elections no candidates or candidates staff members are allowed to solicit votes within the building in which the voting booths are housed. All campaigning must take place at least 100 ft from the polling place. No posters, banners or flyers are allowed on any glass surface, gold columns or the red sign sculpture on campus. No campaign material is allowed to be posted in the administration building. All campaign materials must be removed from the campus grounds within 24 hours before the elections or a fee may be allocated to your student account or you may be disqualified. Any violations of campaign rules and guidelines may result in immediate disqualification.

AUTHORIZATION FOR BACKGROUND CHECK

Name_______________________ Last

________________________ First

__________________________ Middle

Address_______________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________ _ State___________ Zip code____________________ Cell phone__________________________

Home Telephone_________________________ Social Security Number _____-___-_____

Email address______________________________________

High School Attended: ___________________________________________________________________ City________________________ State___________ Date Graduated________________

(Please read and sign this form in the space provided below. Your written authorization is necessary for completion of the application process.) I, ______________________, hereby authorize Southern University to investigate my background and qualifications for purposes of evaluating whether I am qualified for the position for which I am applying. I understand that Southern University will utilize an outside firm or firms to assist it in checking such information, and I specifically authorize such an investigation by information services and outside entities of the company's choice. I also understand that I may withhold my permission and that in such a case, no investigation will be done, and my application for qualifying will not be processed further.

__________________________________ __________________ Signature of Candidate Date

__________________________________ Employee's Name - Printed [Note to employer - omit this before printing the form: This form, or one functionally similar to it, must be signed by an applicant before a prospective new employer may perform a background check on the applicant using an outside, for-profit firm. No such requirement applies if the background check will be performed solely by the company for its own use, or with the assistance of government agencies.]