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2009- 2010 USAC
General Representative 1
Office:
Committee Staff Application
“Think Radically. Act Rationally. Live Passionately.”
Hey you! Thank you for expressing interest in working in YOUR student
government and taking the time to check out my Staff Application. Let me just
say that next year is going to be amazing! I am absolutely excited to be a
General Representative since this position allows for some of the most
flexibility in USAC.
The mission of the General Representative 1 Office is to:
- Encourage student and civic engagement by getting students out of their
“bubble” and comfort zone
- Promote a diverse and affordable college experience by making
university resources more available to students
- Raise awareness and break down common stereotypes about various
issues and causes
- Give more of a voice to students and organizations by connecting groups
to student government
I am truly excited about accomplishing these platforms, getting to know each
and every one of you, bonding and having fun, and making tangible change
together at UCLA.
Please don’t hesitate to call or email me if you ever have any questions. See
you soon!
Sincerely,
Jason Tengco
General Representative 1
650.867.9837 | [email protected]
www.usac.ucla.edu
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What is the Undergraduate Student Association Council?
The Undergraduate Student Association Council (USAC) is the officially
recognized student voice of undergraduate students at UCLA to the campus
administration, faculty, and outside community. It is comprised of thirteen
offices and commissions and aims to serve the UCLA community through
advocacy, education, and programming. Elected by the undergraduate
student body, the officers and commissioners of USAC work to enrich the
undergraduate experience by bringing relevant issues and programs to the
student body. USAC is a way to make change on campus.
What are General Representatives?
There are three General Representatives elected to USAC each year. The
General Representatives are responsible for representing the collective
interests of the student body on the Undergraduate Students Association
Council. Additionally, the General Representatives shall act as a link between
the student body and the administration and as a resource to aid student
organizations in programming and advocacy endeavors. General
Representatives are also responsible for initiating and pursuing legislation
and programming in accordance to the needs of the student population, where
such legislation and programming does not normally fall into the functional
duties delegated to other USAC members or related offices.
Committee Staff Positions Available for
the General Representative 1 Office
Committee Staff Members
Committee staff members are key in the functioning of the Office and working
with Directors to complete platforms.
- Attend weekly staff meetings, project committee meetings, quarterly
retreats
- Assist respective Project Director with progress of platforms
- Bring energy and new ideas to the Office!
DiverseCITY Tours Committee Staff
- Coordinate with students groups to provide free student-guided trips to
LA communities
- Plan student visits to LA museums, festivals, events, and sightseeing
spots
- Plan cultural, religious, or environmental awareness themed-tours
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Resources Director Committee Staff
- Work with Communications Technology Services and Office of
Residential Life to expand Wi-Fi in classrooms, residential dorms and
lounges
- Work with Student Government Accounting Office to provide free copies
for students orgs to flyer more efficiently
- Coordinate with the Career Center to make workshops more affordable
and accessible on campus
Charitable Causes Committee Staff
- Sponsor awareness campaigns around charitable causes
- Work with the General Representative to coordinate “Undie Running for
a Cause” with administration
- Coordinate collection of pre-undie run clothes dropped at the start line
to be donated to charity
Campus Awareness Committee Staff
- Host social justice and inspirational speakers
- Sponsor "Ally Appreciation Day" to celebrate the roles of allies in our
campaigns
- Sponsor LGBTQ and women’s awareness events
- Coordinate with the Student Welfare Commission to put on gender and
sexuality health fairs
Outreach Committee Staff
- Work with the General Representative to institutionalize the General
Representative Advisory Council (GRAC)
- Outreach for Hill representatives from each residential building
- Outreach for academic representatives from North and South Campus
including the School of Letters and Science, Nursing, Engineering, Arts
and Architecture, etc.
- Outreach to Greek representatives including from Multi-Interest Greek
Council (MIGC), Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic Council, etc.
- Outreach to organizational representatives including from Office for
Students with Disabilities (OSD), etc.
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USAC General Representative 1 Office
2009- 2010
Committee Staff Application
Personal Information
Name:
Student ID#:
E-Mail:
Current Year:
Birthday:
Cell Phone:
Expected Graduation Date (Qtr/Yr):
2009-2010 Local Address (Dorm or Apt):
Major and/or Minor:
Organization Affiliations (if any):
Please list the committees you are applying for in ranked order of preference:
1.
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4.
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Please type your responses to the following questions in the text boxes.
1. Why are you applying to work in the General Representative 1 Office
specifically? What do you hope to gain from working in your respective
committee? (5-7 sentences)
2. List relevant experiences/skills that make you qualified for being in the
Office. Explain why you believe they are important for the Office and/or your
committee. (4-6 sentences)
3. What is something not listed under the Gen Rep platforms that you want to
see accomplished/changed at UCLA? Why? (4-6 sentences)
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4. What are your time commitments for the 2009-2010 school year? Rank
them and include your participation in the Gen Rep Office.
5. Will you be in the LA area this summer? (Yes/No) If so, will you be able to
help with the Office this summer? (Yes/No)
Will you have a car on campus next year? (Yes/No) If so, would you be willing
to help with various tasks that require driving? (Yes/No)
6. What is your favorite YouTube video? Why? Is this characteristic of you
and/or your personality? [Include a link to the video]
Director positions are now closed, BUT APPLICATIONS FOR
COMMITTEE STAFF ARE ALWAYS OPEN!
In an effort to be more sustainable, only EMAILED applications will be
accepted to:
General Representative 1 Jason Tengco
[email protected]