First Year Council Application
2015 – 2016 Academic Year
The First Year Council (FYC) of the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) is designed to help
first year students have a successful and impactful first year at the University of Utah. FYC is dedicated to
informing first year students about the resources available to them on campus in an effort to integrate them into
the campus community. FYC is also designed to foster leadership and team building skills within the selected
committee. As a member of FYC you will be able to meet the needs of other first year students on campus, serve
the student body, build essential skills for being successful during your time at the University of Utah, and most
importantly find network of friends that allow you make your first year experience amazing!
Those who are chosen as members of FYC must commit to attending weekly meetings, along with group
activities, volunteering, and other fun events! Weekly time commitment will be roughly be 1-5 hours.
To apply for First Year Council, please return this application to the ASUU Office (234 Union) no later than 5:00
pm on Friday, September 11, 2015. When you turn it in, make sure you sign up for an interview. Interviews
will be held between Saturday, September 12 and Wednesday, September 16. Notifications on positions will
be sent via phone call or email by Friday, September 18. Those who are selected will need to keep the dates of
Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26 open for an overnight First Year Council retreat.
NAME:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
DATE OF BIRTH: ____________________
CURRENT ADDRESS:
STUDENT ID #: _______________________________________
CITY, STATE:
ZIP: ___________
(IF YOU LIVE ON CAMPUS, PUT YOUR HERITAGE CENTER MAILBOX ADDRESS)
PHONE #: ________________________________ (POSSIBLE) MAJORS: ________________________________________
DO YOU LIVE ON CAMPUS? ________________ IF SO, WHICH BUILDING? _______________________________________
Please indicate the top three Executive Cabinet Boards, other than First Year Council, that you would be interested
in being part of. This will help us connect you to a mentor if selected for First Year Council. Take your time and
read each description and find a place you feel you would fit best: _____________________________________
In addition to submitting this form, please respond to the following questions (limit of 150 words per
response):
1) Please, tell us something unique or interesting about yourself. What are your talents and skills? How could these
benefit a team?
2) What teamwork experiences have you had in the past? Do you prefer working on a team or by yourself? What is the
best and worst part of team dynamics?
3) What would you like to gain during your first year at the University of Utah? (Please be creative when
explaining!)
4) What leadership experiences have you had in an academic, community, and/or social environment? And who is a
leader you admire?
Please feel free to email us if you have any questions.
Tayler Patterson [email protected] | Zac Williams [email protected]
Associated Students of the University of Utah • 234 Union • 801-581-2788 • www.asuu.utah.edu
200 South Central Campus Drive — Room 234 • Salt Lake City, UT 84112
2015-2016 EXECUTIVE CABINET BOARD DESCRIPTIONS
Academic Affairs Board: The Academic Affairs Board is a liaison between
Student Advisory Committees and ASUU. In addition, the board connects
students to university committees while providing resources to help them better
represent their peers. Other board roles include facilitating the Student Choice
Teaching Awards, organizing Geek Week, and promoting overall academic
success at the University of Utah.
Sustainability Board: The Sustainability Board will be responsible for not only
promoting 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 is charged with the task of
investigating the possibility of expanding sustainability efforts on campus. They
also run the Recycle Rice-Eccles program during athletic events on campus.
Campus Events Board: The Campus Events Board (CEB) is ASUU’s source
for major event programming. The board oversees programming in four areas:
Concerts, Films, Speakers, and Special Events. The board also coordinates
programming sponsored by other entities. The board will have an emphasis on
collaboration with student groups, campus offices, and academic entities to
provide an array of educational, social, and enriching programs and events on
campus.
CAMPUS GROUPS OUTSIDE OF ASUU
Campus Relations Board: This board focuses on student involvement.
Whether it is tabling or presenting they are always encouraging students to get
involved in the University's clubs and activities. They also act as a source of
information for all student groups to retrieve and gain access to ASUU
resources.
Campus Traditions Board: This board is involved in overseeing and
maintaining existing campus traditions (Homecoming, Games on the Green,
University Class Gift, General Commencement, etc.). In addition, the Traditions
Board works closely with the Alumni Association and other campus partners to
establish new traditions at the University of Utah
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 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. The board also plans,
develops, and implements a Conference on Social Awareness (COSA).
Finance Board: The board will approve all expenditures and advise the ASUU
Senate and General Assembly on the distribution of student funds.
Government Relations Board: 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 2015-2016 election process.
Marketing Board: The Marketing Board is responsible for the design,
execution, and help in distribution of marketing services for all ASUU programs,
services, and events.
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.
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 and can direct them to a community
organization or legal counsel for further assistance as needed. The Student
Advocacy Board is available for every student in need of unbiased assistance.
Student Immersion & Outreach Board: This 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.
Student Services Board: The Student Services board provides and advocates
for services that benefit and help all students with an emphasis and focus on
career development. This board will also oversee the Red Pages – a student
planner that comes out annually.
Part of the benefit of being a member of FYC will be the opportunity to connect
with other groups outside of ASUU that provide the chance to further enrich
your University of Utah experience. We have listed a sampling of such groups.
Please note that we encourage you to get involved with these other
organizations, but that you are still expected to maintain your commitment to
FYC, should you get chosen.
Alumni Association (The MUSS / Student Alumni Board): The MUSS is the
U’s renowned student section, whereas SAB is tasked with maintaining campus
traditions, recruiting students to the U, and helping with events like the U’s
annual Food Drive. Both the MUSS and SAB work together in connecting
alumni to current students and promoting all the things that make the U great.
Bennion Center: The Bennion Center fosters lifelong service and civic
participation by engaging the University with the greater community in action,
change, and learning.
Greek Life: Greek life serves to help students become stronger leaders, better
scholars and create life-long friendships. Greek life at the University of Utah
boasts over 1,000 members with 6 sororities and 8 fraternities.
Hinckley Institute: The Hinckley Institute of Politics’ mission is to promote
political and civic involvement and to engage university students in the political
process. The Hinckley provides local, national, and global internships for
students of all majors, as well as various classes, seminars, and forums.
Office for Equity and Diversity: This office oversees the American Indian
Resource Center, the Center for Ethnic Student Affairs, and the LGBT
Resource Center. Many student groups and opportunities for leadership fall
under this umbrella such as the Asian American Student Association, Black
Student Union, Inter Tribal Student Association, Movimiento Estudiantil
Chicana/o de Aztlan (M.E.Ch.A.), Pacific Islander Student Association, etc.
New Student & Family Program: Being involved with Orientation is a great
way to get to know the University of Utah and to spend your summer with new
students and their parents and family members. This office also covers
programs like the Leadership minor and the National Student Exchange.
Residence Halls Association (RHA): The student government of the
residence halls, RHA consists of the First Year Student Board, Programming
Board, Marketing and Outreach Board, Apartment Council, Sustainability Board,
and Social Justice. *You must live on campus to participate*
Union Programming Council (UPC): As the programming board for the Union,
their mission is to plan, organize, and develop activities on campus with the
help of dozens of associate directors and hundreds of volunteers. Their
activities range from art gallery strolls to free lunch and Crimson Nights.
Student Groups: The U is home to over 500 student led groups that meet a
variety of interests and needs for students. Finding the right group for you is
easy and if you have a student group idea you can start one with the support of
ASUU.