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Student Activities Board
First Year Student Committee Member Application
2015-2016
Application Process
Student Activities Board has reserved a limited amount of positions for incoming first year students (freshmen or
transfer) that have enrolled at Arkansas State University since June 2015. The completed application should be
submitted to the Leadership Center, Suite 2067 on the 2nd floor of the Reng Student Union no later than 4:00p on
Wednesday, September 9, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. Should you have any additional
questions please contact Natalie Eskew, Assistant Dean, in the Leadership Center at neskew@astate.edu.
Completed Application Includes:
 SAB Information Page
 Typed responses to questions
 Applicant’s personal professional resume
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Student Activities Board is comprised of seven student directors which are selected every spring semester
to serve from May 2015– May 2016. Directors are responsible for the research, planning, and
implementation of both educational and entertainment events for the A-State student body. Each Director
has a committee consisting of committee members that assist with the research, planning, and facilitation
of events throughout the academic school year. It is important that committee members are dedicated to
attending bi-monthly meetings and SAB events. Approximately 10 individuals will be selected for each
committee.
Academic Standards (for all SAB Director Positions)
 Enrolled at Arkansas State University as a full time student
 Minimum Cumulative 2.5 GPA
 Maintain good standing with the University & may not be on disciplinary probation
Job Tasks/Expectations (for all committee member positions)
 Attend individual committee member meetings, as scheduled, throughout the semester by SAB
Director
 Work closely with SAB Advisor and Directors
 Ability to represent the University, SAB, & yourself well
 Have good communication skills (written and oral)
 Creative & organizational skills
 Assist with the research, planning, and implementation of SAB committee events
 Be on time for all meetings and events
 Committee members may have a total of three absences for the duration of the 2015-2016 position.
If a committee member receives more than three absences, removal from the SAB board will occur.
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Committee Member Fall Date Requirements:
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Attend Mandatory meeting and training on Monday, September 14, 2015, from 5:00p -6:30p.
o Failure to attend this meeting will prevent the student from continuing in the position of
committee member with Student Activities Board.
 Attend bi-monthly general body meetings from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. as scheduled below:
o September 21, October 5, October 19, November 9, and November 30
SAB Fall Scheduled Events:
 September 10 – Order of the Pack
 September 28 – October 3 - Homecoming
 October 22 – High School Leadership Day
(*Special Events date is not scheduled)
Committee Member Spring Date Requirements
 Spring meetings will occur bi-monthly on Wednesday’s from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. & committee members will be
notified of exact dates by November 2015. If you are not able to attend the bi-monthly meetings in the
Spring semester, members will not be allowed to continue on the committee.
 Committee Members will be provided spring event dates by November and will need to follow the same
attendance policy as fall semester.
 Spring Semester Events include, but are not limited to: A-State Pride Day (basketball spirit event), Mardi
Gras, Springfest, Day at the Park (baseball spirit event), and Special Events program.
Committee Descriptions
Reng Student Union Events
 Presents a large scale program in the fall for area high school students (High School Leadership
Conference)
 Coordinate and implement the annual Mardi Gras Celebration in the spring
Marketing Director
 Assists with the distribution of all marketing materials
 Assists with SAB marketing on all individual social media outlets, through word of mouth, etc
 Assists marketing director to creatively think of “out of the box” marketing ideas for each event
 Assists marketing director with painting of Acansa Windows to advertise programs
 Attends a variety of SAB hosted events to market the events during the events (update social media
throughout the event, take video, etc.)
Director of Homecoming & Springfest
 Assists with the planning and implementation of Homecoming during the fall semester and
Springfest during the spring semester
 Recognize the wide array of tastes at A-State and thusly provide a diversified program that will
appeal to as many students as possible
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Co - Directors of Spirit Club
 Assists with the planning and implementation of Order of the Pack in the fall semester and A-State
Pride Day in the spring semester
 Assists with planning and coordinate tailgating event for Day at the Park for baseball
 Promote pride and school spirit in one’s self and one’s school
 Assists with the A-State Spirit Flag at home football games (assigned games are provided)
 Decorate the Reng Student Union for athletic events on game day or Friday before at 8a and take
down decorations at end of the day.
Special Events Director
 Assist with planning and implementation of a minimum of one small or large scale event each
semester that can be broader in nature
 These events can be both entertaining and educational in nature. For example: Coffee house, movie
night, Issues & Awareness Speaker, stress reliever event during finals, etc.
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Student Activities Board - 2015 First Year Student Committee Member Applicant Information
Please provide the following information:
Name: __________________________________________________ A-State Student ID Number: ___________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________ T-shirt size (for office use only): ________________________________
Hometown: _______________________ Academic College / Major: _________________
Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________@smail.astate.edu
Classification: _______________Tentative Semester/Year of Graduation: __________________
Cumulative Grade Point Average: ________ (if you do not have one at A-State leave blank)
Please RANK the committee you are most interested in joining with 1 being the highest and 5 the
lowest. If you are not interested in a committee, leave that committee blank.
____Marketing Committee
____Homecoming & Springfest Committee
____ Spirit Club Committee
____Special Events Committee
____Reng Student Union Events Committee
By signing below you agree to the following terms:
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I understand that all documents to this application for employment are confidential and the property of
the Leadership Center. I further understand that I will not have the opportunity to personally review or
inspect any of these documents. However, in an effort to promote a valuable education experience and
to improve interviewing skills, feedback concerning reasons for selection or non-selection will be
provided at the applicant’s request, as permitted by law.
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I do herby consent to the release of my educational records to the Assistant Dean in the Leadership
Center, as needed, to confirm that I am enrolled as a full-time student at Arkansas State University, that
I have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, that I am in good standing with Arkansas
State University, and that I currently have no disciplinary actions against me.
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I wish to submit this application for the position of Student Activities Board committee member. I am
aware of the responsibilities of this position as specified in the Student Activities Board committee
member position description, and I fully intend to fulfill each one to the best of my ability if selected. I
possess the minimum qualifications required for this position as specified on this form and all
information provided herein is accurate.
Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________Date: ___________________________
Arkansas State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age,
handicap, veteran status, or any other federally protected class in the provision of educational opportunities or
benefits.
Arkansas State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap in the educational programs and
activities which it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972.
Public Law 92-318; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-112, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, respectively. This policy extends to both employment by and
admission to the University.
Inquiries concerning the Title IX and Section 504 and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 should be
directed to the Title IX Coordinator, and the Office of Affirmative Action. Charges of violations of the above policy
should also be directed to the Title IX coordinator and the Office of Affirmative Action.
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Student Activities Board
2015 Committee Member Application Questions
Please respond to the following questions (must be typed). Please note these questions will be reviewed closely:
1. Why do you want to be a committee member on Student Activities Board?
2. What skills and experiences do you feel you can bring to the committee member position?
3. Not including events that SAB currently hosts, what would be your ideal SAB event? Please describe.
4. What role do you play in a group when completing tasks?
5. Describe one program or event which you have assisted with the planning and implementation. What was
your biggest challenge and what was your biggest achievement?
Application Process
Student Activities Board has reserved a limited amount of positions for incoming first year students (freshmen or
transfer) that have enrolled at Arkansas State University since June 2015. The completed application should be
submitted to the Leadership Center, Suite 2067 on the 2nd floor of the Reng Student Union no later than 4:00p on
Wednesday, September 9, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. Should you have any additional
questions please contact Natalie Eskew, Assistant Dean, in the Leadership Center at neskew@astate.edu.
Completed Application Includes:
 SAB Information Page
 Typed responses to questions
 Applicant’s personal professional resume