William Jessup University / Department of Student Life
Associated Student Body Representative – On Campus
Hours:
Term:
Supervisor:
Primary Purpose:
2-4 Hours per week
May - May
Staff Advisor/ Associate Dean of Students
The purpose of a Representative of the Student Body Association of
William Jessup University “…shall be to promote, develop, and further
the spirit of Christian unity among the students and help maintain close
cooperation and understanding between the faculty, administration, and
students using school function and fellowship.” The Representative will
serve on Student Council Meetings and Student Government activities.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities for Student Body Representatives include but are not limited to:
 Showing up at all scheduled meetings, or if properly excused, review notes of last
session.
 Provided report of concerns within the students which the Student Body
Representative is representing during the meetings assigned/ asked.
 Commit to and serve in a committee overseeing concerns of students
 Officers and Representatives elected by the Associated Student Body shall enter into
office immediately after election and serve until the end of the following year.
Additional Responsibilities
1.
To return to campus two weeks prior to Fall New Student Orientation for the purpose of
assisting with orientation and participation in student leadership activities and training.
2.
Attend all chapels and SFG’s.
3.
Whenever possible be present at school sponsored events or activities.
4.
Representatives are to be present at meetings called by the President to represent their
constituency before the Student Council.
5.
Representatives are further encouraged to organize activities to build relationships and
unity within their constituency.
6.
Following the spring election in the academic year in which the Representative serves, the
Representative will train the subsequent and corresponding Representative of their
position.
Minimum Qualifications
1.
Must be living on campus—an on-campus student is any student living in any University
facility.
2.
Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 by the time elections occur.
Should the student’s cumulative GPA drop below 2.0 prior to or during their term of
service they will be placed on probation for one semester. In the event they fail to raise
their GPA above a 2.O for a second semester they will not be eligible for service the
following year.
3.
Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester units during their term of service.
4.
Must have attended WJU for at least one full year prior to their term of service.
5.
Must have completed an “Intent to Run” petition with 20 endorsing signatures.
6
Must meet expectations of the University’s student leadership program.
7.
May not have been involved in significant disciplinary action during the past year.
8.
All Elected will be required to sign the Student Council Leadership Contract.