Call for Student Nominations for the Committee on Mission and Priorities

Published September 8, 2023

The president’s office seeks nominations for a student to serve on the Committee on Mission and Priorities for the 23-24 academic year. Please read this entire message for details.

Requirements:

  • We are accepting self-nominations only, because a statement of intent is required
  • Must be a sophomore, junior, senior or second semester or later Ada Comstock scholar or transfer student
  • Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing
  • Must be physically on campus to attend in person meetings during the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters
  • Must be able to attend the first meeting from 12:15-1:15 pm on October 11
  • Must be interested in the work outlined in the committee charge located in the Faculty Code of Governance, which states in part:

The Committee on Mission and Priorities advises the President on big-picture and long-range planning that supports the mission and core values of the College. The committee’s purview includes but is not limited to financial, personnel, physical, and curricular decision-making. See Code of Faculty Governance Section VI.C.7.b

Time Commitment:

  • Selected student will serve for the 23-24 academic year 
  • The time commitment is 2-3 in-person meetings per semester held during the 12:15-1:15 lunch break, with lunch served
  • We will start with a meeting from 12:15-1:15 pm on October 11. You must be able to attend this first meeting  
  • There is not much homework to do outside of the meetings, other than read the agenda and any attachments in advance of the meetings 

How to Nominate Yourself:

Students interested in self nominating must register as a candidate in the SGA Fall 2023 Election through the SGA page under Forms on the Smith Social Network. Each candidate will be required to to submit, along with their application, a statement of intent describing why you are interested in this committee and how you are qualified to serve. Registration for the election will close on September 17th.

If you have any questions about this committee, please contact president@smith.edu.