The SGA is beginning a search process for a new vice president of communications and vice president of business and finance for the spring 2009 semester. The positions are currently held by Luke Elmers '10 (VP of communications) and Miriam Feldman '10 (VP of business and finance), both of whom will be studying off-campus next semester.
Both positions are a part of the SGA's executive board, and applications are open to all IC students.
The VP of Communications is responsible for overseeing all of the SGA’s internal and external communications. Major responsibilities include serving as Chair of the Communications Committee, coordinating organizational marketing efforts and exploring new ways to reach out to Ithaca College students. Individuals with strong organizational skills and experience in marketing, advertising, public relations and other communication or business fields are encouraged to apply.
The VP of Business & Finance oversees all of the SGA’s expenditures and Chairs the Budget Committee, which allocates funds to the student organizations. Major responsibilities include maintaining ongoing records of all expenses and income, setting up budgets for events, and processing applications for the Budget Committee. Students with strong organizational skills and experience in business, finance, accounting or economics are encouraged to apply.
Both of these positions are of critical importance to the SGA, and candidates will be expected to be highly motivated and capable of working both independently and in group environments. Applications for these positions are now available, and will be due FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st. Candidates can download applications from the SGA’s website or pick them up in the Student Activities Center. The SGA Executive Board will process the applications and perform interviews to select three finalists, who will give a presentation to the entire Student Government Association. The senate will make a final vote to select the new Vice Presidents before the end of the semester.
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The Student Government Association is the representative body of Ithaca College students which functions as a liaison between the student body and the administration. In addition, the SGA plans events and seeks new ways to improve the lives of students at Ithaca College. The SGA meets every Tuesday night in the Taughannock Falls Meeting Room on the third floor of Campus Center. Meetings begin at 8:15 p.m. and are open to the public. More information is available online at www.ithaca.edu/sga.
