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Council of Students
The Council of Students will be comprised of two (2) Student Vice Presidents from each of the Society’s five (5) regions for a total of ten (10) members. They will serve as the student advisory panel for the two members they will select to serve on Phi Kappa Phi’s national board.
The Council of Students will assemble at the Phi Kappa Phi August 2010 Convention (all expenses for this conference will be covered by Phi Kappa Phi). During the convention, members will gain valuable leadership skills and be charged with selecting two to serve as Student Vice Presidents to represent the Council. This opportunity requires a commitment* to serve Phi Kappa Phi through the 2012 biennium, when the Society selects its second Council of Students.
Job Descriptions:
The Council of Students (10) shall:
- Serve for no more than one (1) two (2) year term.
- Represent the student’s voice on the Council of Students and assume responsibility for liaison between the Board and the students.
- Participate in all Council of Students meetings and conference calls.
- Perform those duties that pertain to the Council of Students.
Vice Presidents for Students (2) shall:
- Serve for no more than one (1) two (2) year term.
- Serve on the Council of Students.
- Preside as co-chairs of the Council of Students.
- Present and represent the “student-side” of Phi Kappa Phi.
- Participate in board meetings.
- Serve as members of the Chapter Relations Committee.
- Represent the Council of Students and assume responsibility for liaison between the Board and the Council of Students.
- Organize and conduct meetings of Student Vice Presidents in collaboration with the Council of Students.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Society’s National President.
In order to be considered for the Council of Students, members must be:
- Current Student Vice Presidents and active with their membership in Phi Kappa Phi.
- Nominated by their local chapter.
What we need from you:
- Completed Application and résumé (with current contact information).
- Letter of recommendation from someone who can assess your leadership skills.
- Letter or e-mail of nomination from your local Phi Kappa Phi chapter.
- Essay (500 words or less) on how you have contributed to your chapter and how you can serve the students as a leader of Phi Kappa Phi on its National Board.
Please send the above information in an e-mail to Jim Carlson with the subject line “Council of Students” by March 15, 2010. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 48 hours, please contact Jim Carlson to make certain he has received your application materials.
*In order to become a member of the Council of Students, you must be willing to fulfill the two year term. The Council of Students will be required to attend the 2010 Convention (August 5-7, 2010 in Kansas City, MO) and will serve as the advisory panel for two Vice Presidents of Students, to be elected from within its ranks. The two Vice Presidents for Students will also be required to attend bi-annual Board meetings. All travel will be paid for by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
