New Committee Member Application 2015/2016
The Women’s Business Association is an organization that strives to facilitate and support the academic, professional,
philanthropic and social development of women in the Kellogg Part-Time MBA Program. The WBA is committed to
working with students, faculty, administrators, alumnae and the greater business community to create opportunities for
women in business.
New officers will serve on the WBA Board from April 2016 – March 2017 (4 quarters)
Please return via email to Alyssa Schroeder (Alyssa-Schroeder@kellogg.northwestern.edu)
by Midnight on Sunday, February 28th, 2016. Feel free to reach out with questions!
Name:
Quarter you started at Kellogg(s):
Do you plan to be a student through March 2017?
☐ Yes
☐ No
If no, please tell us when you anticipate graduating:
Phone number:
Email address:
1. Position desired (see below for detailed descriptions):
2. Why do you want to be a member of the WBA Committee you mentioned above?
3. Please share why you think you would be a good fit for this role?
Elections Timeline
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Applications submitted –Midnight on Sunday, February 28th, 2016
New board appointed – Saturday, March 12th or earlier
Length of tenure – April 2016 – March 2017
SUMMARY OF POSITIONS:
● President:
● VP Academic Events:
○ Academic Committee Member 1
● VP Community and Charitable Events:
○ Community Committee Member 1
○ Community Committee Member 2
● VP Personal and Professional Development Events
○ Personal & Professional Development Committee Member 1 (Focus Personal)
○ Personal & Professional Development Committee Member 2 (Focus Professional)
● VP Marketing & Communications
○ Marketing Communications Committee Member 1
● Male rep
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
BOARD POSITIONS (WHAT)
President
Exuding behavior such that others
are motivated, engaged and
collaborative!
AVAILABLE
OPEN
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (HOW)
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VP Academic Events
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Set annual goals and activities calendar
Schedule and facilitate Board meetings, determine meeting
agendas
Coordinate activities of Board members and delegate
responsibilities accordingly
Represent WBA at KPTSA meetings
Serve as liaison to students, faculty and administration
Facilitate annual board elections
Coordinate all academic-related events for Kellogg
community, such as professors as guest speakers
Serve as liaison between all Kellogg academic departments
and the WBA
Hold at least 3 events a year – one almost every quarter
Academic Events
Assistant Vice President
OPEN
Support VP of Academic Events in the above.
VP Community and Charitable
Events
OPEN
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Hold at least 2 events a year
Coordinate charitable events for WBA members to
participate in to support women in business
Plan events that highlight local Chicago organizations and
leaders
Curate activities happening in Chicago community that
WBA members can attend
Serve as liaison between Kellogg PTWBA and Chicago
community
Community & Charitable Events Assistant Vice President
OPEN
Support VP of Community/Charitable Events in the above.
VP Marketing &
Communications
OPEN
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Manage and utilize all communication tools, including
eNews, KelloggGroups and LinkedIn group
Promote WBA events via eNews, Kellogg Groups and
LinkedIn group
Draft communications to membership on behalf of Board
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members
Maintain and update form emails in KelloggGroups
Send Bi-weekly messages at a minimum that include
○ Upcoming PT Events
○ FT Events
○ Job postings
○ Industry events
○ Women’s issues in the news (WSJ articles, etc.)
Marketing & Communications
Assistant Vice President
OPEN
Support VP Marketing & Comm in the above.
VP Personal and Professional
Development
OPEN
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Hold at least hold 1 event a quarter (4 a year)
Identify and solicit speakers from various constituencies
(students, professors, alumni, business leaders)
Plan and execute events with a focus on professional
development initiatives
Manage and expand presence in the community, including
increased volunteer opportunities
Serve as liaison to other Kellogg constituents (PT and FT
club leaders, alumni, etc.)
Promote “One Kellogg” initiative through partnership with
Full time WBA for professional and social events
Building partnerships with other organizations and research
resources to bring personal and professional career
enhancing opportunities to WBA Constituents
Professional/Personal
Development
Assistant Vice President
2 OPEN
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Support Personal and Professional Development Vice
President with the above
Male representative
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Serve as the designated male-liaison and advocate for
increasing the participation and awareness of the male
contingent within the PT Women's Business Association.
Help give a broader, more inclusive focus on the issues
pertaining to female empowerment. This includes
marketing, event coordination, outreach, and other tasks as
needed.
Plan at least 1 male focused event a quarter
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