Student Council Appointments Committee

Vacancies

Application

Download the application in Microsoft Word format here.

Instructions

Please follow these instructions carefully to expedite the appointments process.

Read the Committee Descriptions Below to Find Out About Vacancies
Download the application from the above link.
Complete the application and save the file name with the short committee name followed by a hyphen and your last name without spaces or other non-alphabetical characters, e.g. "sac-zetajones.doc".
Submit application as an e-mail attachment to jbailey2@swarthmore.edu with the subject "application" followed by a space and the short committee name, e.g. "application sac". The deadline for submission is midnight Friday, November 27, 2009.
Within 24 hours of sending your application as directed above, you will receive a quick note from the appointments chair confirming that your application has been received. If you do not get this within that time period, you are Strongly urged to email the appointments chair directly, at jbailey2, requesting confirmation that your application has been taken note of. It is your responsibility to make sure that your application was received, if you have not heard anything within 24 hours confirming the application.
OPTIONAL: You may have a friend or faculty member submit a brief recommendation letter. The purpose of this letter is to eliminate the advantage/disadvantage that students who know members of the appointments committee may have or who do not necessarily interview well. The letter should briefly say how the recommender knows the applicant and discuss what the applicant could bring to the committee that they are applying for. Letters should be sent to the Jacqueline Bailey-Ross '12, Appointments Chair via campus mail or e-mail no later than Wednesday, November 25th.

Vacancies

*Dining Services (9 vacancies)*

The committee is composed of a group concerned about the current services provided by Swarthmore's food service. The committee meets bimonthly with the Front of the House manager and College administrators to raise and address concerns about Dining Services, including quality and presentation of food, hours of operation and methods and locations of service.

*Car Authorization Committee(5 Vacancies)*
The Car Authorization Committee works to improve and increase student parking facilities. The committee sets policy regarding student parking allocation. The committee members reviews student applications and appeals for on-campus parking spaces.the committee is made up of RAs and students selected by student council. This committee will also conduct a review of the permit situation for the springtime. Students serve for one or two years. Kelly Wilcox of the Dean's office is the chair
The committee is looking for a cross section of students, mostly rising juniors and seniors. This committee will mostly meet times in the spring to determine the majority of parking permits for the next year. Other work, including responding to appeals and new requests will be conducted by e-mail as well as in meetings.
For questions, please contact Kelly Wilcox (kwilcox1).

*Forum for Free Speech (4 vacancies)*

Forum for Free Speech exists as an organization to fund spoken-word events on Swarthmore's campus. These may include talks and symposiums, as well as some components of workshops. FFS is committed to supporting diverse voices and perspectives. These events may be hosted by any of the various student groups on campus, as well as by FFS itself. Content and topic shall be considered with regard to the amount of expenditure, speaker credentials, novelty of event, and community interest.
The FFS seeks students who can 1) impartially evaluate the merit of event proposals that span political, religious, and cultural topics, 2) provide consistent input/participation in committee deliberations, and 3) possess an ability and willingness to challenge majority opinions.
Time Commitment: 2 hours/week
For questions, please contact Sofia Saiyed (ssaiyed1).

*Student Budget Committee (4 vacancies)*

The Student Budget Committee, comprised solely of students, is responsible for funding all student activities at Swarthmore. The Committee's funds come from the Student Activities Fee paid by each student. Each year the Committee holds Spring Budgeting, during which members hear proposals from all chartered student groups on campus and allocate to them the large majority of the funds available. The Committee allocates additional discretionary funds throughout the year during weekly Sunday meetings. Additionally, SBC handles and distributes the funds from the FUN FUNd, formed in order to benefit groups and individuals without a charter. SBC also employs a number of students to manage the Student Budget Office, coordinate shuttles, oversee the publications lab, and provide other student services. SBC’s mission is to distribute the funds from the Student Activities Fee in a way that benefits as much of the Swarthmore student body as possible.
All students are welcome to apply to the committee. Experience in budgeting is a bonus.
Time Commitment: 2 hours/week at our weekly Sunday meetings, and two full days during the Spring semester for Spring Budgeting. Additional time commitment is a possibility.
For questions please contact the SBC Manager, at sbc@swarthmore.edu.

*Student Activities Committee (3 vacancies)*

SAC is an all student committee responsible for providing a balanced social calendar every weekend. SAC funds all-campus parties and events (entertainment purposes only). SAC also provides a liaison (a committee member) for each event that works with the hosts to answer any questions and provide feedback on the event. The committee meets weekly to hear proposals and plan events for the weekend following the upcoming weekend. The first half of the meetings are for proposals and the second half is for discussion the amount of funding to allocate for a party or event, as well as any events SAC is planning for the semester. Meetings usually go until 11PM-1130PM. SAC is responsible for the Fall Formal, the Halloween Party, the Screw Formal, Kielbasafest and two Welcome Back Parties one for each semester- this includes decorations, food and drinks, setting up, clean up, lights and DJing.
We are looking for people who understand the process of proposal presenting, generally students who have proposed to SAC before, or who have experience in organizing events on campus. We are also looking to make the committee represent many different types of social groups on campus. There is a treasurer and a secretary chosen by the committee. Students will give around 1.5-3 hours a week, unless it is during a week where SAC will be throwing an event, in which case it will be from 3-6 hours for that week.
You can contact Shumpei Tse (stse1) with any questions about SAC.

*William J. Cooper Foundation Committee (1 vacancies)*

The William J. Cooper Foundation provides a varied program of lectures and concerts to enrich the academic life of the College. The committee works with the departments and with student organizations in arranging single lectures and concerts by distinguished scholars or artists, and also in bringing to the College speakers of note who remain in residence for a period long enough to enter into the life of the community. Other duties include encouraging students to submit Cooper proposals, representing students on the committee when it comes time to select Cooper programs for the following year, helping students completing Cooper proposals, and answering questions from students.
Time Commitment: Fall semester one meeting, approximately 2 hours. Spring semester one meeting, approximately 3 1/2 hours. Both Fall and Spring via email for Serendipity proposals, approximately 5 hours per semester.
Questions? Contact: June Cianfrana / Beardsley 215 / extension 8116 / jcianfr1@swarthmore.edu

*Advisory Committee for Off Campus Study (3 Vacancies)*

This committee, which meets twice a year, is comprised of faculty, staff, and 2-3 students with experience in and (in the case of faculty and staff) responsibilities for study abroad activities and policies. Requirements for student members are that they have already been on a study abroad program for a semester or a full year and that they are interested in the work of the committee.
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