Justice Application
for the 2014-2015
Academic Year
Name: _______ ____________________________________
College: _____ ____________________________________
*If you are a double major, please put down the college you would
like to represent.
Please return to the President in the Student Government Office,
Room 052 in the Lower Level of the University Center or email to
SGA.President@uwsp.edu .
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Student Government Association
Position Description
Title: Student Government Association Justice
Supervised by: SGA Chief Justice (Head of the Judicial Branch)
Term of Service: 2 years for all members of the Court, re-approval is allowed.
Position Qualifications:
1. Be a currently enrolled student at UWSP
2. Have a grade point average of 2.0 or better, in good academic standing
3. Be carrying a credit load of at least 6 undergraduate or 3 graduate
credits
Desired skills and knowledge:
1. Knowledge of UWSP policies concerning student organizations
2. Familiar with UWSP administration and structure
3. Familiar with UWSP student organizations
4. Familiar with SGA constitution
5. Familiar with the U.S. jurisprudence and Judicial Court system
6. Strong ethics and a sense for fairness and due process
7. Independent thinking and reasoning abilities
8. Self-desire to learn, inquire and research
9. Time management skills
Major Job Responsibilities:
Justice:
- Sit, vote, and render a decision, if applicable, on all cases before the
court.
- Perform duties as assigned by the Chief Justice.
- Work with the Dean of Students Office on all student organizations
conduct cases.
- Organize and follow SGA procedure for all non-conduct cases.
- Review Student Organizations constitutions and bylaws.
Chief Justice
- Sit, vote, render and write decisions, if applicable, on all cases before the
court.
- Be the spokesperson of the SGA Judicial Branch.
- Produce an agenda for all meetings and maintain order among members.
- Appoint a Clerk of Courts for each case.
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The Chief Justice shall work with the Dean of Students or their designee to
organize and schedule all trainings necessary for the effective functioning
of the Judicial Branch.
Present a report to the Senate once a month with an update of the
actions of the Judicial Branch.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Local Address: _________________________ Local Phone: ______________________
Home Address: _____________________________________________________________
Semesters Remaining at UWSP: ______
Grade Point Average 2.0 or above?
YES
NO
Major(s): ____________________________________________________________________
Minor(s): _____________________________________________________________________
Enrolled for 6 or more undergraduate credits?
YES
NO
Enrolled for 3 or more graduate credits?
YES
NO
REFERENCES
(Both must be from Stevens Point)
Name:______________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________
Phone:___________________ Relationship:_______________
Title:_______________________________________________
Name:______________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________
Phone:___________________ Relationship:_______________
Title:_______________________________________________
General questions on following page.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Please answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Why are you interested in serving as a justice of the Judicial Branch under the
Student Government Association?
2. Do you have any previous experience dealing with conduct issues at the
University level?
Circle one: Yes / No
3. What are your qualifications and/or personal interests that are related to this
position?
4. Write, list, name and mention all other comments information that you would like
the SGA President and Senate to consider:
5. Are you interested in being nominated as the Chief Justice or Vice Chief Justice?
If yes, please elaborate on what contributes to your interest in this position:
Circle one: Yes / No
I certify that all information on this application is accurate and complete to the best of
my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of facts could
render my application void or be sufficient grounds for my termination.
Yes
NO
I give permission to check my academic standing and GPA.
Yes
NO
I give permission to contact my personal references.
Yes
NO
Name (signed): ___________________________________________________________________
Name (printed): ______________________________________________Date ________________