STUDENT JUDICIARY APPLICATION
2013-2014
The SGA Student Judicial Board is now accepting applications for 2013-2014 The Board is comprised of
Associate Justices, led by one Chief Justice, and is assisted by Clerks. The Board adjudicates cases arising from
student non-academic misconduct and parking violations. We are seeking dependable, punctual, fair-minded
undergraduate, graduate and law students committed to supporting the philosophy of the Code of Student
Conduct, the Academic Honor Code, the Code of Academic Conduct and all other guidelines of conduct officially
set forth by the University. All applicants must be available during fall and spring semesters to attend
Judicial Board every Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. All applicants must also be available during fall and spring
semesters for 1-2 hours a week to assist the Judicial Board’s educational efforts or to work in the SGA
Office.
This application is designed to assess your critical thinking and communication skills. Answers must be
typed. Please note that the responses given in this application will determine who will be invited for an interview.
Each applicant is also asked to submit one faculty recommendation with each application. Please turn in your
application to Jill Satcher, Judicial Intake Officer, in 107 Burke West. Applications must be submitted on or
before Tuesday, February 19, 2013 by 5:00 P.M. Applications before the deadline are advised and
welcomed.
Please do not forget to submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member with your
application. This should be in a sealed envelope with the signature of the person recommending across
the seal.
App. #_________
JUDICIAL BOARD APPLICATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 19, 2013
(Please type)
Name:____________________________ Student ID#:____________________________ Phone:_____________________________
Local
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Major:________________________________ College/School:___________________________________ GPA:________________
E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________________
Academic Classification (Fresh., Soph., etc.):__________________________ Expected Graduation Date:______________________
How did you become aware of the Judicial Board? (flyers, friends, etc.) _________________________________________________
Have you previously served on the Board?
(If so, indicate which academic year(s ) you have served.)
Please indicate which position you are applying for:
______Yes
_____Justice
If not selected as a Justice, are you willing to serve as a Clerk? _____Yes
(Answering no will not disqualify you for a Justice position)
_____No
_____Clerk
_____No
Requirements for application to Judicial Board:
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Full-time student status
Undergraduates: Minimum 2.30 cumulative GPA based on 4.0 scale; earned at least 12 credit hrs. from UA
Law Students: Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA based on 4.0 scale; earned at least 12 credit hrs. from UA
Graduate Students: Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA based on 4.0 scale; earned at least 9 credit hrs. from UA
Good disciplinary standing (no academic or non-academic violations)
Completion of 10 hour training course during Spring semester
Ability to sit on judiciary for one year following completion of training
Sufficient time to devote to serving on judiciary
Ability to serve on the Judicial Board at 6:00 pm on designated nights
Ability to contribute 1-2 hours per week in addition to panels for Judicial Board programs and office hours
Must submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty/staff member
Return application to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs:
Student Judiciary
C/O Jill Satcher
Box 870295
107 Burke West
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35487-0295
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 19, 2013
Applicant’s signature authorizes verification of academic and disciplinary standing; your Facebook account will also be reviewed.
Signature:_________________________________________ Date:_____________________________
App. #_________
List your extra-curricular activities (organizations, athletics, offices) or if you wish, you may attach your
personal resume and include it with the application. Please include relative time commitments for each
activity.
App. #_________
This application is designed to assess your critical thinking and communication skills. Intelligent, wellwritten answers are expected, although there is no one “correct” response. Answers must be typed.
Please note that these responses will largely determine those invited for an interview. USE ONLY THE
SPACE PROVIDED (approximately 250 words).
1. Why do you wish to become a judicial board member?
2. What skills do you have that would make you a good judicial board member, and how have you
displayed these in the past?
3. Drawing upon a personal experience, please explain how you separated your personal feelings from
your official duty.
App. #_________
4. Choose any activity that has been important to you. What have you learned from this activity?
5. What do you consider the most serious non-academic violation of the University Conduct Regulations?
Why?
NOTICE
Please do not forget to submit a letter of recommendation from a
faculty member with your application. This should be in a sealed
envelope with the signature of the person recommending across the
seal.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
 Each application will undergo a blind review and will be
scored. Those applicants obtaining the minimum score
will be notified of where to sign up for an interview.
Those not obtaining the minimum score will be placed on
a waiting list.
 For questions regarding the application process, please
contact Joe Hart, Chief Justice at 205-835-1418 or
Christina Malmat, chief of Staff at 205-936-3202.
IMPORTANT DATES
 Application due Tuesday, February 19, 2013 by 5:00 P.M.
in OSJA Office.
 Interviews will be held the Tuesday (2/26), Wednesday
(2/27), and Thursday (2/28) from 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.