Student Government Association
 
  Application For Candidacy

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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Application for Candidacy

Applications must be submitted online (www.webster.edu/sga) or e-mailed to John Ginsburg, Director, University Center and Student Activities, at ginsbujo@webster.edu.  A digital photo must be included to be considered complete.  

Application for Candidacy- Open Seat

SGA positions that come open in the middle of the academic year are filled by appointment of the SGA President or an election at a regularly scheduled SGA meeting.  In the case of an SGA meeting election, applications must be returned to John Ginsburg, Director of the University Center, or e-mailed to ginsbujo@webster.edu.  The deadline is 5pm the Monday prior to the SGA meeting where the seat will be filled.

Important Notes

  • Members wishing to pursue an elected position must be a currently enrolled student in good standing.  Good standing is defined as maintaining a Webster University cumulative GPA of a 2.0 and not on academic or judicial probation.
  • Job Duties for Officer and Senator positions are listed in Article V of the SGA Constitution, located here.
  • Candidates must abide by campaign guidelines, which will be sent with application confirmation by the Elections Commissioner. 
  • Candidate information will be shared with The Journal and on the SGA website.
  • Officers and Senators attend the Officers & Summits each semester, and also maintain regular office hours during the semester (1-2 hours per week) and attend University-wide and SGA meetings for the committees to which they are appointed.
  • Officers and Senators attend the Officers' Summits each semester, attend SGA meetings (3p-5p every other Tuesday), and attend meetings for the committees to which they are appointed.  Members also maintain regular office hours during the semester (1-2 hours per week) according to their schedule.

SPECIAL NOTE: In addition to completing the application below, candidates must e-mail an electronic photo to John Ginsburg at ginsbujo@webster.edu (head shot only in front of a blank wall)

Application For Candidacy

DATE:
- -
FIRST NAME:
LAST NAME:

POSITION APPLYING FOR:
(If you are applying for more than one position, you must submit separate applications for each)

E-MAIL:
TELEPHONE: ( )
ENROLLMENT STATUS  
FRESHMAN  
SOPHOMORE  
JUNIOR  
SENIOR  
GRADUATE  
OTHER  
   
AREA OF STUDY (circle one):  
ARTS & SCIENCES  
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY  
COMMUNICATIONS  
EDUCATION  
FINE ARTS  
GRADUATE  
MAJOR:

INTENT TO RUN: In this section, please state the position you are running for and briefly describe any qualities or experiences you possess that make you a good choice for the position. Please limit your response to 200 words and attach your response to this application.

STATEMENT OF GOALS: In this section, please briefly state ideas you have to improve student life and how you would represent the Webster students. Limit your response to 100 words and attach your response to this application.

The above information will be submitted to The Journal for publication.  As a member of SGA, you will be expected to uphold the SGA constitution and serve the students of Webster University.


Signature

                                                                                                        (Enter name if submitted on-line)