Board of Director Application for the Oklahoma Student Government Association
Purpose/Background
The purpose of the OSGA Board of Directors is to represent the higher education views and interests of all Oklahoma public and private college and university students to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. In conjunction with the State Regent’s office, Board members are required to organize and facilitate the organization throughout the year.
Responsibilities
Board members are required to attend in-person Board meetings at least monthly, currently set to rotate between members' home institutions. Regular telephone meetings and conference calls are also required throughout the year, leading up to major events. Additionally, the Board will convene during the summer and during the winter break for several days in order to make proper plans and preparations for the organization. In order to adequately carry out responsibilities, members of the Board of Directors will travel and visit other institutions of higher education during his or her term of office.Attendance at every OSGA event is expected and mandatory. Members will be called upon by the Chancellor of Higher Education to provide informal counsel and advice, and to make presentations at public hearings, legislative meetings, etc.
Requirements/Eligibility
Must have reliable means of transportation to Board meetings, OSGA events, and other commitments. Must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours at an accredited institution of Higher Education, have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8, and cannot miss more than two meetings. If you cannot complete your term of office, you must pay back financial losses incurred by the organization for your early departure.
I understand the responsibilities and requirements if elected to be on the Board of Directors
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Name
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First Name
Last Name
Institution
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Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
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Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
GPA
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College transcript required to verify enrollment and GPA
Classification
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Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Instructions
Answer each question in the space provided, do not leave unanswered questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Submit official enrollment certification from the institution you attend. Submit this application and all required documents to the Election Commissioner no later than adjournment on the first day of Congress.
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY OF INFORMATION PROVIDED:
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I certify, under penalty of law, that the submitted application contains no false or fraudulent representations, statements, or entries.
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Desired Position
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President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Communications Director
North Regional Director
South Regional Director
Describe your involvement in student government at your institution and the state level and include any other relevant leadership experience.
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As an OSGA officer, you are required to regularly travel throughout the state of Oklahoma to meetings of the OSGA Board of Directors, many of which are on the weekend or over summer/winter break. Knowing this, are you able and willing to commit your time and efforts not only to attending meetings but also to going above and beyond this duty in order to ensure positive outcomes for higher education are attained? If yes, please explain.
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Statement of Application/Commitment
I do understand all responsibilities and commitments associated with the position as a member of the OSGA Board of Directors. I agree to remain as a regularly enrolled full time student (minimum 12 hours/semester) during my tenure as a board member should I be elected. I also agree to allow OSGA to verify my eligibility on a semester basis. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible and agree to reimburse OSGA for any expenditures and costs, including amounts required to enforce collections, which I incurred against the organization during my term of office should I be unable or unwilling to complete my term. Furthermore, I understand that attendance at all Board of Directors meetings is essential and expected.
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