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Dear Applicant,
We want to thank you for your interest in the 2015-2016 ASUU Executive Branch position. The
University of Utah has one of the largest and most influential student governments in the nation, and we
want every student to feel that they have an active role within the student association. We are looking for
innovative and dedicated students who are willing to share their talents in the service of the entire student
body. We would like an Executive Cabinet that helps achieve our administrative goals of Integrating
students with one another and University traditions, Informing the student body of financial, legislative, and
administrative happenings, and improving the Campus Climate. In return, we promise you a memorable
college experience that will help you grow your as an individual and a student leader.
As we encourage everyone interested to apply, we want to stress the commitment of being a
member of the Executive Cabinet. We hope that you take the time to learn about the different positions
available and the time commitments associated with those positions in order to best determine where you
would have the most interest. Please read through the attached descriptions, and if you have any questions
about a specific board or position, we would encourage you to contact the current director. In addition, we
will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have. We are very excited about the coming
year and look forward to your application and the contributions you will bring. Thank you again for your
interest in ASUU.
Sincerely,
Ambra Jackson – President Elect
Anthony Fratto – Vice President Elect
Devin Price – Senior Class President Elect
Positions Available in the Executive Branch
Associate Directors (ADs): ADs are responsible for assisting Directors in the organization and fulfillment of their
board’s mission. ADs may be assigned to manage specific assignments, events, and board members. Associate
Directors report to the specific board Director and are required to attend regular board meetings, all board events, and
trainings held by ASUU.
- Expected time commitment for an Associate Director position is 5-8 hours per week.
Rock the U (3 ADs): The Rock the U (RTU) Board is in charge of the Rock the U Dance Marathon, which is the University of
Utah’s largest student run philanthropy. This program is 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, collaborate with other boards, and raise funds in
preparation for this event. In the 2014-2015 year, the RTU board revamped the event and are hosting it at the Jon M.
Huntsman Center. How will you improve attendance and student dancer fundraising, and corporate and community
support, while maintaining its primary goal to support Huntsman Cancer Foundation and the fight against cancer?
Specific Requirements:
 Driven and ambitious people who can work in a team setting as well as independently to expand this program, and
make it huge for the 10th anniversary of Rock the U.
 Someone who is not afraid to break new ground and totally transform a program that has experienced decreasing
participation over the years.
 Someone with practical instincts and the ability to prioritize. Good decision-making ability is a plus. Professionalism
and good communication skills are necessary.
 It would be a bonus to have someone with marketing, promotion, and/or event planning skills or experience.
2015-2016 ASUU Executive Branch Application
The Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) is committed to increasing student involvement at the University of Utah through
student clubs and organizations, university committees and within the student government. If you are interested in serving as an Executive
Cabinet Director, Associate Director, Manager, or Assistant Manager of the 2015-2016 ASUU Administration, please complete the form
below and return it to the ASUU Office (UNION 234) by 5:00pm Wednesday April 28, 2015.
Name: ______________________________________ Student ID#: ____________________________________
Local Address: ________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________
Email Address: ____________________________ Anticipated Graduation Date: _________ GPA _________
Class (circle one): FRSH / SOPH / JUNR / SENR / GRAD
Major: _________ Total Credit Hours: ______
What 3 boards are you interested in joining (in order of preference)? _________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
I am interested in (circle all that apply): Executive Cabinet Director / Manager / Associate Director / Assistant Manager
Please attach your responses to the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Please include a Resume and Letter of
Recommendation - ONE letter needed.
1.
List and describe your experiences and/or organizational involvement on and off campus.
(Include your position in the organization, responsibilities, time commitment, and length of service)
2.
Describe some of your strengths, talents, and skills gained from your experiences and relate them to how you would be a successful
and effective student leader in ASUU.
3.
Keeping in mind the time requirements for each position, please describe how you will be able to fulfill this expectation and list
any other time commitments you have during the 2015–2016 academic year.
4.
List the specific position(s) you are interested in and, after reviewing the platforms for the 2015-2016 administration, please
describe how your board will achieve our administration’s goals: Integrate, Inform, and improve Campus Climate. Also, if the
position you are interested in has an extra set of questions at the end of the description, please address those as well.
Please confirm that you have read the following statements by initialing to the left of each clause:
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I acknowledge that all the information contained within is correct to the best of my knowledge, and grant the ASUU Staff
permission to verify that the contained information is accurate, and meets minimum requirements.
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I understand that in order to be eligible for a position on the ASUU Executive Cabinet, and to maintain my position, I
must be a matriculated student with a cumulative grade point average no less than a 2.5 at the University of Utah.
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I understand that I will be expected to attend certain meetings throughout the year and a MANDATORY TRAINING. I
agree to adjust my schedule to be present at all meetings as my position dictates.
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I understand that compensation for my tenure with ASUU is dependent upon my board’s goals, assigned tasks, office
hours, and timely submissions of weekly reports.
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I understand that I will be asked to disclose any foreseeable future plans that may compromise my position in ASUU.
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I understand that if selected to hold a position within ASUU, that this appointment will not be made official until
confirmed by the ASUU Senate.
Signature of Applicant:
Date:
Remember to sign up for an interview with a member of the ASUU Office Staff (Janzell) when you turn in your application.
Thank you for your interest in ASUU!