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							                       Freshman Council Application
                                                       2011 - 2012 Academic Year
      Hey! Thanks for your interest in Freshman Council (FC). Freshman Council is
designed to introduce first year students not only to their student government
but to the opportunities for involvement on the rest of campus. The Associated
Students of the University of Utah or ASUU is the student government established
on campus. It contains three branches. The Executive Branch is run by the
Student Body President, Student Body Vice President and Senior Class President.
The Legislative branch contains the Senate and Assembly. The Judicial Branch
houses the Supreme Court. The Executive Branch of ASUU is composed of 15
boards, each with their own directors, pertaining to different interests on
campus.
      Freshman Council is one of the boards on ASUU. It serves as an
opportunity for students to build leadership skills, meet different people including
administrators, and more importantly to be involved on campus. Freshman
Council will collaborate with other boards in ASUU but most of its projects will be
focused on the incoming freshman class and their needs. Examples of projects:
Volunteer for the Redfest Concert, Crimson Night’s Haunted Alley, Homecoming,
and Rock the U as well as other various fundraisers. As a new year begins, new
ideas are formed and new projects are created.
      Freshman Council members come from all walks of life but some things
they must have in common. FC members must be dedicated and willing to work
with one another. They must be creative and passionate about what they do on
the board. Members must know how to lead and follow.
      To apply for ASUU Freshman Council, please return this to the ASUU Office
(234 Union) or e-mail it to either Marjoris Regus, mregus@asuu.utah.edu or Sarah
Hammer, shammer@asuu.utah.edu no later than 5:00pm on Friday, September
2, 2011. When you turn it in, make sure you sign up for one of the interviews times
on September 3th, 5th, 6th, or 7th. Notifications on positions will be sent via email
by Tuesday, September 13th. Those who are selected will need to keep the
dates of September 23rd and 24th open for an overnight Freshman Council
retreat.



                                               Your 2011-2012 Freshman Council Advisors,

                                                                   Marjoris Regus & Sarah Hammer

                                          Please feel free to email us if you have any questions.
                                                        mregus@asuu.utah.edu | shammer@asuu.utah.edu



                              Freshman Council Application
                                                                    2011 - 2012 Academic Year



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Please indicate the top three areas (1 being highest) that interest you (descriptions
attached):
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Please answer the following on a separate sheet of paper:
1) Tell us about you, what are your hobbies and interests, what do you do for fun?
2) Please tell us what makes you unique. What are your talents and skills? What will you
bring to Freshman Council and what do you hope to gain through your participation?
3) Define leadership as you see it. Also, give an example of a person who you think
displays exemplary leadership. Please provide an explanation.
4) What leadership experiences have you had in an academic, community, and/or
social environment? How can these be applied to Freshman Council?
     The Freshman Council (FC) of the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) is
  designed to serve and meet the needs of first year students. It is dedicated to introducing first
       year students to ASUU through participating in events sponsored by boards as well as
    cooperating in events specific to the freshman class. It is committed to exposing freshman
 council to not only the organization of ASUU but to other organizations across campus including
  but not limited to The Lowell Bennion Center and the Residence Halls Association. It will serve
the needs of the freshman class as a resource for not only the members of Freshman Council but
 also for the entire freshman class. It will also build the future leaders of this campus by providing
                        the knowledge and skills needed to navigate campus.

         Please check this box (optional) to allow student organizations and other ASUU boards to
            contact you for recruitment. Your information will not be released to outside organizations.




        Associated Students of the University of Utah • 234 Union • 581-2788• www.asuu.utah.edu
200 South Central Campus Drive Room 234•Salt Lake City, UT 84112
                                    2011-2012 Executive Cabinet Board Descriptions

Academic Affairs Board: The purpose of the Academic Affairs Board is to coordinate and represent students in all academic
matters, with an emphasis on academic advising. The board will work extensively in training and facilitating Student Advisory
Committees, appointing students to university committees, and facilitating the Student Choice Teaching Awards.

Campus Relations Board: The Campus Relations Board serves as the link and contact to ASUU for all groups and
organizations both large and small on campus. The board will be the source of information for all groups to retrieve and gain
access to ASUU resources. The board will put on the Campus Forum and assist registered student groups. It will focus on
communicating to the student body at large as well as collecting feedback. The board will survey students for their input and
opinions, inform students of events and services available, and encourage students to get involved in the university’s clubs and
activities.

Community Service Board: The Community Service Board will be responsible for mobilizing the University Service Corps
(USC) along with CESA, The Bennion Center, and other organizations on campus.

Diversity Board: The Diversity Board is responsible for helping create a safe environment on campus and within ASUU where
people from all backgrounds feel comfortable and represented. The board will collaborate closely with other campus agencies
and organizations designed to help meet the needs of all types of students while encouraging respect and acceptance.

Finance Board: The Finance Board oversees and helps administer the ASUU budget. The board will approve all expenditures
and advise the ASUU Senate and General Assembly on the distribution of student funds. The accurate and insightful
management of this board can play a major role in securing funding for all of ASUU’s activities.

Government Relations Board: The Government Relations Board leads the effort of lobbying the state legislature in the interest
of the students of the University of Utah and higher education in general. The board is responsible for educating and mobilizing
the student body in their lobbying efforts and in raising political awareness on campus. In addition, this board will have a focus
on voter registration, education, and turn-out in the 2011 election process.

Marketing Board: The Marketing Board is responsible for the design, execution, and help in distribution of all ASUU
programs, services, and events. The board also provides marketing services for all student groups on campus. The board should
plan and implement non-traditional marketing campaigns to effectively communicate and inform all students of events.

Non-Traditional Board: The Non-Traditional Board will be focused on helping to meet the needs of students who are over the
age of 25, married, have children, are pursuing a graduate degree, and/or are international students. The board will work to
provide programs and resources that help make student life easier and more enjoyable for those who have various needs.

Presenters Office: The Presenters Office is ASUU’s source for major event programming. The board oversees programming in
five areas: Concerts, Festivals, Film, Performing Arts, and Speakers. The board also coordinates programming sponsored by
other entities.

Rock the U Board: The Rock the U Board organizes the annual fundraising event, Rock the U Dance Marathon. This program
provides a campus event that empowers and unites students of the University of Utah with the surrounding community to fight
against cancer by providing financial support to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. The board works to recruit dancers, secure
sponsors, and raise funds in preparation for this event.

Student Advocacy: The Student Advocacy Office is dedicated to providing a service to students by supporting their interests,
bringing about an awareness of their rights, and acting as a resource for their concerns. The office is staffed entirely by informed
and trained student advocates who listen to student concerns and inform them of their rights.

Student Services Board: The Student Services Board provides and advocates for services that help all students at the University
of Utah. The focus for this year will be developing and distributing RedPages, a student guidebook designed to communicate to
all students the many opportunities available to them and expanding the U-Card Program.

Sustainability Board: The Sustainability Board will be responsible for not only promoting to but educating students on the
campus Recycling program. The board will collaborate closely with the Office of Sustainability and the different environmentally
focused student groups. This board will also be charged with the task of investigating the possibility and potentiality of
expanding sustainability efforts on campus.