YOU
REASONS WHY
SHOULD
RUN FOR THE STUDENT SENATE
 Do you want to be part of the most
prestigious organization on campus?
 Are you ready to take the next step in
your leadership development?
 Do you want to advocate for 60 clubs?
 Do you want to represent over 10,000 students?
 Do you want to add to your resume?
 Do you want to manage $40,000?
 Do you want to interact with
community leaders?
Do
you
like
Having
fun ?
If you answered
YES
to most of these questions, run for one of the
11 VACANT SENATE POSITIONS!!!
Step out of your comfort zone…
GO FOR IT !
STUDENT SENATE RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Senate shall consist of 15 members: 4 officers elected at the end of the Spring semester,
and 11 general members elected at the start of the Fall semester. Senate’s responsibility is to:
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Allocate funding for Student Organizations
Recommend changes in College policy
Approve student representatives to college committees
Act for, and on behalf of, all NCC credit students
Attend bimonthly Student Senate meetings on Tuesdays during the mid-day period
Coordinate major events such as Quad Fest, Halloween Dance, Spartan Fest, Valentine’s
Day Dance, Arts Fest, and the Student Celebration
GENERAL MEMBER APPLICATION
 To receive an electronic application or to return completed applications, e-mail Frank
Pologruto (Director of Student Life), fpologruto@northampton.edu
 Applications/photograph must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word document
 Application available on My NCC see page 4 for more information
APPLICATION DEADLINE
 Due midnight 10:00 pm Thursday, September 10, 2015
 Return completed Application/Photograph to fpologruto@northampton.edu
VOTING
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Elections will be held online. You can vote at any computer with internet access
Polls open 8am Tuesday Sept. 15. Polls close 10pm Wednesday Sept. 16
Only credit students’ votes will be counted
Each student can only submit one vote per candidate
Election results will be announced: Friday September 18
Address election issues to Pedro DePaula, Election Chairperson,
pdepaula@spartan.northampton.edu
ELECTION ETIQUETTE
 Candidates are not permitted to remove literature of their opponents and may be held
responsible for actions of their campaign team
 No lobbying may occur within 5 square feet of public polling
 Candidates are not permitted to speak to voters while they are voting
 All voting is held online. Persons who attempt to vote more than once will be
disqualified
 Each voter must currently be enrolled in credit classes
APPLICATION REVERSE SIDE
STUDENT SENATE
GENERAL MEMBER APPLICATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Provide your name as you would like it to appear on the ballot.
Provide your major.
Provide your NCC ID number.
Provide your NCC email address.
PHOTO
It is recommended that you submit a head shot photograph with your typed
application. This photo will be posted next to your name on the ballot.
QUESTIONS
 Answers to the following questions will appear on the electronic ballot as written
without any editing.
 Limit your responses to 60 words or less per question. All content beyond 60
words will be eliminated.
1. Briefly outline your relevant experience.
2. Briefly outline college involvement in extracurricular activities.
3. Campaign platform / why are you running for office.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT
Pedro DePaula, Election Chairperson
pdepaula@spartan.nothampton.edu
Frank Pologruto, Director Student Life
fpologruto@northampton.edu