BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Each year, the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior accepts applications for a Student Member
Representative to the SNEB Board of Directors. The Student Member Representative is a non-voting position
and receives no compensation. In this role, the Student Member Representative will:
 Lead a committee of SNEB student members in order to be able to provide insights and ideas on how to
better serve existing student members and increase student participation.
 Actively participate in Board meetings to help shape the future of SNEB
 Gain valuable knowledge and leadership skills
 Meet and work with leading nutrition education professionals
 Participate in annual conference planning through submission of ideas for student activities and
participation in review of conference program proposals.
Eligibility:
Any student that has been an SNEB member for at least one year at the time of taking office, is in good academic
standing and will continue to be a Student Member for most of the time in office is eligible. Student membership
includes undergraduate/graduate students and dietetic interns.
Term of Office:
The Student Member will serve a one-year term from August through July.
Time Requirements:
The estimated time required for the Student Member will be 40 – 60 hours annually, including at least two hours
every other month to attend regular SNEB Board meetings via teleconference; one full day to attend the annual
in-face Board meeting, typically the day before the SNEB annual conference and two hours during the conference
for a 2nd meeting; sufficient time to study the agenda materials in advance of the meetings; two hours per quarter
for student committee activities; one hour per month for conference planning; and additional time for handling
other Board-related business.
Expenses:
All long-distance charges for teleconference calls are reimbursable or can be covered through use of a calling
card. SNEB will pay for transportation to and provide complimentary registration for the Annual Conference (AC)
so long as the Student Board Member attends the board meetings before and after the AC as their term requires.
Air travel is limited to coach fare. Whenever possible, travel should be booked at least 21 days in advance to
ensure the lowest fares. Mileage will be reimbursed according to the current IRS regulations. Exceptions must
be authorized by the President and Executive Director before the expense is incurred. If travel is booked with
SNEB’s designated travel agent, it will be billed directly to the Society. Otherwise, a reimbursement request is to
be submitted.
SNEB will pay for overnight accommodations necessary for attending the board meeting. This typically includes
one overnight stay for the full day Board meeting. A second night may be covered depending upon the timing of
the 2nd Board meeting.
SNEB will pay for meals while traveling to and from board meetings and for the meals not provided while
attending board meetings. The maximum reimbursement per meal will be based on IRS regulations. Receipts
are required.
Application Procedures:
On or before February 28, any interested student should submit a completed application to Sarah Gould
(sgould@sneb.org) along with the following:
1. Resume or vitae
2. Letter of recommendation from a faculty member
3. Responses to two essay questions regarding what you’ll bring to the SNEB Board and what students gain
through SNEB membership.
9100 Purdue Road, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46268
800-235-6690 (317-328-4627 outside U.S.) Fax: 317-280-8527
www.sneb.org ♦ www.jneb.org Email: info@sneb.org
Applications and related materials will be evaluated by the SNEB
Board of Directors. The selected representative will be notified no
later than April 15.
Board of Directors
Student Representative
Application Form
Submit your application, essay responses, resume/vitae and letter of recommendation to Sarah Gould
(sgould@sneb.org) no later than February 28.
Name
Mailing address*
City, state, zip*
Phone number*
Email address*
College/University
* Where you can be reached in April
1) Please describe in 100 words or less what knowledge and skills you will bring to the SNEB Board of
Directors, including current or prior leadership experience:
2) Please describe in 100 words of less your thoughts on how students will benefit from joining SNEB
and what SNEB can do to better serve student members.
3) Submit your typed, double-spaced response to Sarah Gould at the SNEB office (sgould@sneb.org).
9100 Purdue Road, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46268
800-235-6690 (317-328-4627 outside U.S.) Fax: 317-280-8527
www.sneb.org ♦ www.jneb.org Email: info@sneb.org