Board of Elections Member Application

The Board of Elections (B of E) is a Subordinate Body of the Student Government Association (SGA) at Xavier University. The BoE is appointed by the SGA President and approved by the Senate and consists of one Chairman and four members; one from each class (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior). For the 2013 -2014 term, the B of E will be responsible for conducting the both the Fall and Spring Senate Elections as well as the Spring Executive Election. For more information on the BoE, please visit: http://www.xavier.edu/student-involvement/sga/Board-of-Elections1.cfm ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Full Name: __________________________________________________ Local Address: ________________________________________________ Major(s): _____________________________________________________ GPA (Cumulative): __________/ 4 Please answer the following questions, in 100 words or less, using a separate typed document: 1. 2. 3. Why are you applying for the Board of Elections? What qualifications do you feel would be of value to the Board of Elections? Please list past and present involvement (activities, organizations, teams, etc.) as well as any future ambitions Year (13-14): FR SO JR SR GD

Phone: (______) __________-_________ Minor(s): ________________________

Please select TWO of the FOUR questions listed below and answer, in 200 words or less, using the same typed document described above. A. Describe a time when you had to stand up for what you felt was right, but it was an unpopular position to take. How did you handle it? What has the end result? B. Describe a time when you made a significant mistake and how you handled it. C. Describe a time when you simply had to trust your instincts about someone? What transpired? How did it turn out? D. Describe your single greatest strength and weakness. Should you feel it necessary, please feel free to add or elaborate on any information that would further develop you application and/or attach a copy of your rsum. (OPTIONAL) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ I certify that the information on this application and its supporting documents is accurate and complete. Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________

Please return completed applications to Drew Dziedzics, President-Elect, mailbox located in Room 210 of the GSC. Thank you for your interest in the Board of Elections!