January 15, 2016
Dear Prospective Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in becoming a candidate for the Student Senate Cabinet. In this candidate packet you will find basic information about the Student Senate and the election process. There are nineteen paid positions available through election.
Four positions will be required to post ten office hours per week and will be paid $3000 per semester. These positions are:
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The Student Body President
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The Student Trustee
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The Director of Student Affairs
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The Director of Finance
Additionally there are fifteen councilor positions (CSC) available with three representatives from each college. They will be required to post four office hours per week and will be paid $1000 each semester. These positions are:
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Three Councilors from the College of Natural and Health Sciences
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Three Councilors from the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
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Three Councilors from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Three Councilors from the Monfort College of Business
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Three Councilors from the College of Performing and Visual Arts
It is imperative that you review all information and complete all necessary paperwork. The following three listed requirements must be completed to be eligible for a Student Senate position. Additionally, letters of recommendation are highly encouraged.
1. Letter of Intent Form: If you decide to seek a Student Senate position after reviewing this packet and attending an informational meeting, you must turn in this form to Student Activities to verify your intent and declare the specific position you desire.
2. Application for Candidacy and Waiver of Privacy (same form): Due Friday, February 26 th at 5:00 p.m. The top section of this document must be completed. Your response to the optional questions may be released for publication. All positions require you to have a cumulative GPA of a 2.5 or higher.
3. Petition for Candidacy: Due Friday, February 26 th at 5:00 p.m. You will need to attain two UNC faculty signatures and 50 valid student signatures (undergraduate or graduate current UNC students ) to be eligible to run for office.
If signatures are found to be non-valid they will be discarded. Therefore, it is highly advised that you get more than 50 signatures to avoid this unfortunate circumstance .
In addition to completing these brief forms, you must attend one of the following informational meetings in order to receive required information about the election process and appropriate campaigning practices:
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Friday, January 29 th in the UC- Spruce A @ 5:30 PM
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Tuesday, February 2 nd in the UC-Spruce A @ 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, February 2 nd in the UC-Spruce A @ 5:30 PM
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Wednesday, February 3 rd in the UC-Aspen A @ 12:00 PM
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Thursday, February 4 th in the UC- Spruce A @ 7:00 PM
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Wednesday, February 10 th in the UC- Student Senate Office @ 7:00 PM
Please contact the Election Commissioner if unable to attend one of these meetings.
For more information about Student Senate, as well as the position you are interested in, be sure to visit http://www.unco.edu/studentsenate/.
Campaigning will not be allowed until after a prospective candidate has attended one of the candidacy information meetings . Please be aware of the attached election timeline and requirements. Please contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Sara Beamish
Election Commissioner sara.beamish@unco.edu
Student Activities Office 2025

Student Senate
LETTER OF INTENT FORM
Legal Name: __________________________________________________________________
Name to be listed on Ballot (if different): _____________________________________________
Position Seeking (ie: Councilor of Monfort College of Business):
_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________
I have received a candidate packet and have attended an informational candidate meeting. By submitting this form, I state my intent to seek office, and am now able to obtain candidate petition signatures. I do recognize that
I must meet the following requirements to be eligible for candidacy:
1. Election Petitions and Application Form must be turned in to Student Activities by Friday, February 26 th at
5:00pm. The petitions are subject to verification .
2. I fulfill qualifications including GPA requirements.
3. There are three required Open Forums/Debates on the following dates: a. Thursday, March 10 th at 7:00 PM in Spruce C b. Monday, March 28 th at 5:00 PM in Spruce B and C c. Thursday, March 31 st at 5:00 PM in Columbine B
If unable to attend one of these listed dates due to a prior conflict, please contact the Election Commissioner.
I hereby affirm that I agree to the above to become eligible for candidacy, seeking office on the Student
Representative Council.
Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________________
HONOR CODE
All members of the University of Northern Colorado community are entrusted with the responsibility to uphold and promote five fundamental values: Honesty , Trust, Respect, Fairness , and Responsibility .
These core elements foster an atmosphere, inside and outside of the classroom, which serves as a foundation and guides the UNC community’s academic, professional, and personal growth. Endorsement of these core elements by students, faculty, staff, administration, and trustees strengthens the integrity and value of our academic climate.

Student Senate
APPLICATION FOR CANDIDACY
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Local Address: _________________________________________________________________
Phone: (______) ______________
Current Class Standing: _______________________ Email: _____________________________
Cumulative GPA: ______________ Current Class Credits Enrolled: _______________________
Major/Minor: ___________________________________________________________________
As stated on the Letter of Intent Form I have already submitted, I wish to be placed on the Student Senate
General Election Ballot as a candidate for the position of (ie: Councilor of Monfort College of Business):
_____________________________________________________________________________
The following questions are optional. Answers may be released for publication. It is highly recommended that you provide complete and concise answers to these questions on an attached sheet.
1. Why are you seeking office on the Student Senate Cabinet?
2. What specific qualities and experiences do you have that will enable you to be successful in the position you seek?
3. List organization affiliations.
4. If elected to serve on Student Senate, what goals will you set to serve the student body (relative to your specific position and also as a member of the Cabinet)?
5. Attach a current resume including your work experience, educational background (GPA included), leadership experiences, and other pertinent information. Please keep your resume to a maximum of 2 typed pages.
Candidate Waiver of Privacy
I, _____________________________, (Legal Name) hereby authorize my semester and cumulative grade point average and academic credit to be released to the Student Senate Advisor as per Constitution and Bylaws requirements. Furthermore, I certify that the information provided is correct and I fully understand that this document shall be held available for public inspection.
Student Bear Number: __________________________
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ___________________________

Date
Friday, January 15
Friday, January 29
Tuesday, February 2
Tuesday, February 2
Wednesday, February 3
Thursday, February 4
Wednesday, February 10
Friday, February 12
Friday, February 19
Wednesday, February 24
Thursday, February 25
Friday, February 26
Thursday, March 3
Thursday, March 3
Thursday, March 10
Friday, March 11
Friday, March 25
Monday, March 28
Thursday, March 31
Friday, April 1
Tuesday, April 5
Action
Election Packets Available, Student Activities Office 2025 @ 12:00 pm
Candidate Information Meeting #1 @ 5:30 pm, in Spruce A
Candidate Information Meeting #2 @ 5:30 pm, in Spruce A
Candidate Information Meeting #3 @ 12 pm, in Spruce A
Candidate Information Meeting #4 @ 12 pm, in Aspen A
Candidate Information Meeting #5 @ 7:00 pm, in Spruce A
Candidate Information Meeting #6 @ 7:00 pm, in Student Senate
Office
Proposals for Referenda/Opinions Polls due for review to Student Activities Office by 5:00 pm
Results of the Referenda Proposals/Opinion Polls review, Student
Activities Office 2025 @ 4:00 pm
Mandatory Marketing and Campaigning Meeting @ 4:30pm, in
Spruce C
Mandatory Marketing and Campaigning Meeting @ 4:30pm, in
Spruce C
Election Packets/Petitions and Referenda/Opinion Poll Packets due @
Student Activities Office by 5:00 pm
Verification of all Petitions, 5:00 pm
Announcement of Candidates, Student Activities Lounge @ 4:00 pm
Candidate Open Forum @ 7:00 pm, in Spruce C
Proposal for ballot corrections due to Election Office 2025 by 4:00 pm
Printed Ballot available for inspection, Student Activities Office by 5:00 pm
Candidate Debate @ 5:00 pm, in Spruce B and C
Candidate Debate @ 5:00 pm, in Columbine B
Approve Final Ballot @ 4:00 pm
Election Day 1: Polls Open 8:00 am University Center

Wednesday, April 6
Thursday, April 7
Friday, April 8
Monday, April 11
Thursday, April 15
Election Day 2: Polls Open 8:00 am University Center
Election Day 3: Polls Open 8:00 am University Center
Preliminary Results announced in Student Activities Office @ 12:00 pm
Deadline for grievance/recount requests to Student Activities Office by
5:00 pm
Official Results announced by 5:00 pm if no grievances are filed
Student Senate Election Petition: SPRING 2016
Signature Petition Packet

Candidate Name:____________________________________________________________
Position Seeking:____________________________________________________________
A note to faculty:
Obtaining petition signatures for the Spring 2016 Student Senate Election is a requirement for the above listed student’s name to be placed on the elections ballot as a candidate. Signing this form does not constitute endorsement; therefore, it is acceptable to provide signatures for more than one student, given you feel those students to be qualified.
Faculty/Administration Signatures:
Printed Name Signature
Student Senate Election Petition: SPRING 2016
*Any student currently enrolled at the University of Northern Colorado may sign
*By signing this petition, you are requesting that the candidate’s name be placed on the election ballot.
*Signing does not imply endorsement of a candidate
*Anyone whose name is on a petition, but does not sign it is to report to the commissioner in person.

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Printed Name Signature PDID
Student Senate Election Petition: SPRING 2016
*Any student currently enrolled at the University of Northern Colorado may sign
*By signing this petition, you are requesting that the candidate’s name be placed on the election ballot.

*Signing does not imply endorsement of a candidate
*Anyone whose name is on a petition, but does not sign it is to report to the commissioner in person.
Candidate Name:__________________________________________________
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*Any student currently enrolled at the University of Northern Colorado may sign
*By signing this petition, you are requesting that the candidate’s name be placed on the election ballot.
*Signing does not imply endorsement of a candidate
*Anyone whose name is on a petition, but does not sign it is to report to the commissioner in person.
Candidate Name:__________________________________________________
Printed Name Signature PDID