Board of Directors Application
2014-2015
Are you a motivated student looking for leadership experience for next year?
Are you interested in getting involved in a nationally recognized student organization?
If so, then apply for the Board of Directors for the Student Alumni Association!
About the Student Alumni Association (SAA):
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SAA is a student run organization, which is sponsored by the UCR Alumni Association. SAA organizes
events, which enable current UCR students to network with UCR alumni. SAA is currently the largest
due-paying organization on campus with over 650 members.
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Some of the events/programs that SAA organizes are:
o Career Conferences (Medical, Engineering, and Business)
o Dinners with Alumni
o UCR Dance Marathon
o Mentorship Program
o Social events
o Community service
o And more!
The mission of the SAA at UC Riverside is to provide students with the opportunity to network with alumni and
gain valuable insights into their prospective careers.
What are some of the benefits of becoming a SAA Executive Board Member?
o Get actively involved in running SAA Events
o Work closely with the alumni and build connections
o Resume builder
o Represent the largest due paying organization on campus
o Develop professional skills
Eligible candidates must:
- Be available for interviews on the week of January 19
- Be available to work Dance Marathon on January 31
- Be available to attend the Engineering Career Conference on February 7
- Be available for Grad Fair Training on April 27 and work Grad Fair on May, 5-7
- Be available for Executive Board Retreat on May 15/16
- Be available for Executive Board Meetings every Monday (every quarter) from 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Plan to be on campus all year (No Study Abroad, UCDC, or early graduation)
Completed applications must be turned in via email as a Microsoft Word file (.doc or .docx) to ucrsaa@ucr.edu
*Please refer to page 4 for position details. ALL positions listed are open and training WILL BE PROVIDED.
Don’t be afraid to take up the challenge!
If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact the office at (951) 827-2586 or by emailing President
Joshua Bhatnagar at jbhat001@ucr.edu
Please note that all applicants must provide at least one letter of recommendation (unless you are a
current member of the Executive Board or APB). All applicants MUST be members of SAA in order to be
considered for any position, if you are not currently a member please visit saa.ucr.edu to become one.
DEADLINE: January 16, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
Interviews will take place on the week of January 19, 2015. We will be contacting you via email with interview
dates and times on Sunday, January 18, 2014 once you are selected for an interview. Signups are under first
come, first-served basis.
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UCR Student Alumni Association (SAA)
Board of Directors Application
2014-2015
Name:
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Expected graduation date:___________________
Permanent Address:
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(min 2.5 req)
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Permanent Phone:
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E-mail:
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Campus Address:
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City/State/Zip:
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Campus Phone:
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Minor (if applicable):
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Why are you interested in serving on the SAA Board of Directors?
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3) What do you hope to gain from this position?
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4) Are you involved in other campus and/or community service? If yes, please list those activities with any
leadership position(s) held.
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5) What are your future career/professional goals?
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6) Please list the top three positions that are you most interested in.*
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DEADLINE: Friday January 16, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
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Board of Directors Descriptions of Available Positions
2014-2015
Membership/External Relations Chair
- Update membership database
- Responsible for responding to membership queries
- Work with Fundraising Chair to secure membership benefits from local businesses
- Develop and implement strategic plan for increasing memberships
- Seek community service activities.
- Organize social events such as Hike to the C, Painting the C, Homecoming Activities (including
tailgate)
Publicity & Media Chair (Portfolio is Required)
- Responsible for designing flyers for upcoming SAA events
- Assist in digital graphics and design of website
- Design and format newsletters
- Coordinate poster and flyer distribution and postings
- Document SAA events, take pictures
- Develop videos and commercials advertising organization
Engineering Career Conference & Co-Fundraising Chair
- Coordinate and plan a career conference for winter academic quarter
- Form a career conference committee and delegate tasks
- Communicate with alumni panelists and student attendees
- Raise funds to lower cost of SAA career programming and other events
- Organize at least one movie premiere per quarter
- Organize and distribute Final Survival Kits
- Secure vendors for on-campus quarterly fundraising
- Work with Membership/External Relations Chair to secure benefits from local businesses
Business Career Conference & Co-Fundraising Chair:
- Coordinate and plan a career conference for spring academic quarter
- Form a career conference committee and delegate tasks
- Communicate with alumni panelists and student attendees
- Raise funds to lower cost of SAA career programming and other events
- Organize at least one movie premiere per quarter
- Organize and distribute Final Survival Kits
- Secure vendors for on-campus quarterly fundraising
- Work with Membership/External Relations Chair to secure benefits from local businesses
Completed applications must be turned in via email as a Microsoft Word file (.doc or .docx) to ucrsaa@ucr.edu
If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact the office at (951) 827-2586 or by emailing President
Joshua Bhatnagar at jbhat001@ucr.edu
DEADLINE: January 16, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
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STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
CODE OF CONDUCT
Positive behavior is a key expectation for participants in the Student Alumni Association (SAA) and
Dance Marathon (DM). Positive behavior reflects trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness,
and caring. Participants are expected to fully participate, follow all program guidelines and behave
appropriately to ensure a high-quality experience and ensure the safety of all participants.
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Board members are to attend all meetings and events. More than one (1) unexcused
absence may result in disciplinary action, including suspension or dismissal. An unexcused
absence is defined as being absent from a board meeting, committee meeting, or event
without having provided prior notification to the director, executive director, or adviser(s) as
appropriate.
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Use of alcohol or illegal drugs at any official SAA/DM event/gathering or where the
member serves as a representative for SAA or DM at an event is strictly prohibited. Any
member that is found to have provided drugs and/or alcohol at an event or gathering,
participated in taking drugs and/or alcohol at an event or gathering, or attends an event or
gathering under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will be subject to disciplinary action
which may include suspension or dismissal. Official events/gatherings are defined as: any
social, fundraiser, or event planned at an SAA meeting, any event that uses SAA funds to
cover the cost, or any event that consists of a majority of SAA members in attendance.
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If drugs and/or alcohol are present at an event, members must report the violation to
the adviser(s) and the organizational leadership as soon as possible regardless of
whether or not the member participated in the activities. Any member who does not report
violations will be subject to disciplinary action which may include suspension or dismissal from
the position.
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SAA prohibits discrimination against and/or harassment of any participant or any
applicant because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected under applicable federal or state law. Bullying or hazing is strictly prohibited. Any
member who participates in harassment or discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action
which may include suspension or dismissal from the position. Additionally, any member that
witnesses harassment or discrimination but does not report it to student leadership and/or
advisers will be subject to disciplinary action.
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Theft, fraud, and vandalism are prohibited. Any member found to participate in theft, fraud,
or vandalism or is aware of theft, fraud, or vandalism from a member and does not report it
may be suspended or dismissed. Theft or fraud can be defined as (but is not limited to):
submitting reimbursement requests for items unrelated to SAA or DM, using the Alumni
Association’s non-profit status for personal benefit, fundraising for personal benefit under the
guise of SAA/DM, taking property not belonging to the participant, manipulating a prize
drawing, use of University property for personal benefit (this includes computers, printer,
copier, etc.).
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Misuse of personal information of participants is prohibited. Any member found
participating in misuse of personal information, or any person aware of misuse of personal
information may be suspended or dismissed. This includes selling or using personal
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information such as student identification numbers, academic information, addresses, phone
numbers, credit card numbers, and financial information.
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Disciplinary action for any violation will be determined by the group adviser(s) and
student leadership as deemed appropriate by the adviser(s). Any participant engaging in
illegal activities and/or activities that violate University policy may be reported to the UCR
Office of Student Conduct and/or the authorities.
CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT
I have read and agree to abide by the code of conduct.
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Name (please print)
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Participant’s (signature)
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Date
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