Student Government Associations (SGA)

Academic Affairs

• Participate in weekly SGA Meetings, and share updates about initiatives 

• Serve as liaison between McDonough leadership (MBA Program Office deans, Vice Dean of Faculty, Vice Dean of Programs) and MBA students on curriculum, academic, or pedagogical issues and suggestions; meet with Associate Dean of MBA Program regularly, other MSB leadership as needed

• Serve as liaison between Associate Dean of Academic Planning (Vice Dean’s Office) and student body

• Communicate important academic processes and deadlines (e.g. registration, drop/add, waitlists, graduation) 

Case Competitions

• Organize, update and share case competition information with the student body.

• Maintain Case Competition Tracker. 

• Encourage participation, schedule information sessions, facilitate case comp teams, inform students about funding support

• Track and report case competition performance

• Manage case competition reimbursement requests with MBA Program Office

MSB Executive Council

• Serve as graduate student representative at monthly MSB Executive Council meetings (both FT and FX VPs)

• Provide feedback on possible curriculum changes to faculty and deans as needed

Graduate Curriculum and Standards Committee (GCSC)

• Serve as graduate student representative on GCSC

• Review and comment on new elective course proposals, degree proposals, certificate programs, or any other curriculum initiatives

REQUIRED INITIATIVES:

• Host 1-2 Dine with the Deans events per semester

• Support the Vice Dean of Faculty on Inclusive Pedagogy workshops and similar initiatives

• Work with MBA Program Office and faculty to create and distribute mid-course reviews

• Other initiatives as determined by VP’s priorities and/or student body concerns

• Coordinate with Admissions Office and Student Clubs for any Admission initiatives

• Help to organize Welcome Weekend I and II with Admissions Office – ideate events, recruit volunteers, and coordinate the activities on the Day Of

• Conduct International Student seminars – Housing panels and Day 1 in the US panel over the end of Spring semester and summer

• Work with affinity clubs to host diversity admissions events like lunches, coffee chats, etc

• Mentorship program, career exploration events for admitted students

• Serve as the primary liaison between the student body and the Alumni Relations Office ensuring successful execution of events and initiatives such as the Stanton Speaker Series, Alumni Reunion, Swag Shop, etc.

• Provide support to student org VPs for alumni engagement activities (e.g. networking, coaching, speakers, career day / conference, funding).

• Organize a celebration for graduating MBAs to transition students to alumni.

• Plan and execute the annual Summer Alumni Happy Hour Series.

• Create trainings for alumni networking and engagement.

• Own coordination and organization of the annual McDonough Cup Giving Campaign alongside University Annual Fund Staff.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the student body and the MBA Career Center

• Plan and conduct a career exploration series during fall to help students get a sense of employment opportunities across industries

• Plan and conduct a Just in time recruiting session in Spring to help students recruiting to find different opportunities

• Include updates on career opportunities at MSB in the McDonough Weekly newsletter.

• Have weekly meetings with the career center to present pain points faced by students

• Help the Career center conduct workshops and spread the information to the student body to ensure visibility of the events conducted by the Career Center.

• Organize and execute community and/or social impacts events in partnership with service-oriented/non-profit organizations, MSB student organizations, MSB cohorts, and the wider DC/DMV community

• Promote the MBA Community Fellows/Advocates Program throughout the school year

• Approve and track logged MBA student service hours in HoyaConnect that contribute to Community Fellows/Advocates award status

• Create wellness events and promote wellness services like Calm App

• Manage and finding volunteers for SGA events like McDonough Cup

• Highlight student service events and ensure that the MSB community is aware of volunteer opportunities 

• Coordinate and execute service component of McDonough Cup week

• Plan and execute on Month of Volunteerism in November

• Communicate with cohort Engagement Representatives/MBA Volunteers/Student Organization leaders to ensure that community service requirements are being fulfilled

• Spearhead sustainability initiatives

• Support volunteer trek

Responsibilities:

• Partner with students, clubs, and staff/faculty to increase diversity and create an inclusive and equitable experience for all MBA students - a mix of advocacy & programming, driven by student needs and voice

• Support diversity recruiting opportunities including pre-MBA.

• Support Focus on Diversity Admissions events

•  Send DEI communications in the McDonough Weekly

• Communicate with cohort DEI Representatives and affinity clubs to ensure that MSB DEI requirements are being satisfied

• Coordinate DEI trainings and workshops on topics like cultural fluency, pronouns, and unconscious bias
  
  

Required initiatives:

• Lead MBA DEI Board monthly meetings

• Promote Diversity Recruiting events and Career Fairs (Prospanica, National Black MBA, ROMBA, Empower)

• Organize events and support communications on Heritage months

• Plan and lead Club Presidents Meetings (monthly)

• Oversee HoyaConnect logistics and provide support as needed

• Compose and lead Student Org Review Committee (SORC), responsible for:

  • Reviewing proposals for new student organizations; 

  • Maintaining the Student Organization Handbook;

  • Ensuring all student organizations adhere to requirements, processes, and policies outlined in the Student Org Handbook;

  • Serves as a council to help resolve any general club updates, questions, or concerns that the student body, organizations, or organization members may have.

• Design & lead Student Org Fair

• Help facilitate Club Membership Drives

• Assist with Club Elections 

• Assist with Leadership Transition during December and January

Responsibilities:

• Student Liaison for International Students

• Participate in weekly SGA Meetings, and share updates about initiatives 

• Meet monthly with MBA Program Office Advisor to track progress, share updates and, if needed, meet with other stakeholders, including:

  • Office of Global Service (OGS)

  • McDonough Career Center

  • MBA Clubs (Regionals)

  • GradGov 

• Create, implement, and/or promote initiatives that enhance the experience of International MBA Students in partnership with the MBA Program Office, including but not limited to:

1- Events that promote intercultural awareness and exchange (E.g., Global Festival, Holi, Pumpkin Carving, Friendsgiving, Diwali, iTreks, Dia de Los Muertos, etc.)

2- Educational Events, including topics related to visa, sponsorship, career opportunities, DEI, and professional development (E.g., OPT/ CPT Workshops, Networking in the US, Microaggressions training, Heritage Month Initiatives, etc)

• Have an open line of communication with International Students and promote initiatives so students are aware of what is going on:
  - Update the MBA International Student's Page at MyHoyaMBA
  - Join International Students' WhatsApp Groups
  - Create a Suggestion Form where students can share insights/suggestions
  - Keep McDonough Week (SGA Newsletter) updated with info that is relevant to International MBA Students

• Support the International Buddy Program led by MBA Program Ambassadors. Mentorship initiative that connects 2nd-year MBA students with incoming students.

Required Initiatives:

• • Update regularly MBA International Student's Page at MyHoyaMBA

  • Attend OPT/CPT Sessions in Early Spring

  • Participate in International Orientation (Jul 30, 2024): In person or Remotely. Introduce yourself and tell more about your role. Show support to the community.

  • Lead Global Festival (Nov 9, 2024): Take full ownership of this project and meet regularly with the MBA Program Office for updates, approvals, and support.

• Moderate MBA class listservs (with SGA P/EVP) – monitor and approve emails to all MBA class listservs and reject emails that do not comply with MBA student org communications policies

• Compile, draft, and send the McDonough Weekly, a weekly digest of events, information, and upcoming activities for the MBA student body (weekly for FT, at least monthly for FX)

• Manage @McDonoughMBA Instagram account in partnership with MBA Program Office

• Design all SGA logos and merchandise as needed (e.g. McDonough Cup, Formal) 

• Support logo design and logo approvals for MBA clubs (coordinate with McDonough School of Business Office of Marketing and Communications)

• Support SGA & club leaders in marketing campaigns and/or logo designs as necessary

• Assist MBA Program Office in new campaigns as necessary (eg: MyHoyaMBA)

• Plan and coordinate KEGS every week (about 6 events per Mod) 

  • Collaborate with MBA student organizations to obtain co-hosts

  • Place food and beverage orders each week

  • Maintain budget and account for all expenses in partnership with VP of Finance

  • Coordinate volunteers to setup, staff, and cleanup all KEGS

• Plan and coordinate Fall Formal; support MBA End of Year Gala 

• Support and collaborate with fellow SGA Board Member events

• Support non-SGA sponsored events as needed (i.e. GradGov)

• Maintain and inventory all KEGS equipment (speakers, tables, TiPS vests, stamps, etc.)

• Advise Cohort Engagement Reps as necessary and support their events

• Manage and coordinate SGA and club budgets 

• Perform semesterly audit of SGA finances against SGA budget

• Coordinate and submit payment requests for all SGA initiatives

• Manage SGA funds and HoyaConnect account

• Keep track of SGA revenue and expenses

• Support all SGA events from a budget standpoint

• Liaise between MSB community and tech center

• Respond to student technology requests

• Connect students and clubs with proper  technology center representatives

• Initiate and drive technology-driven initiatives within the MSB community

• Organize Hit The Deck (Annual Powerpoint training)

• Liaise with clubs such as Tech Club, Hoyalytics to organize trainings in latest software and tools

• Assist and work with other VP’s to help with their initiatives

• Description coming soon!

• Represent the interests and voices of Flex Online (FXO) students to the SGA-FX Board.

• Advise SGA-FX Board to ensure events, programs, and initiatives are inclusive of and accessible to the Flex Online community.

• Work closely with FXO Cohort Reps to ensure FXO students feel connected and represented in the SGA-FX Board and MBA program activities. Advocate to MBA Program Office of consistent FXO student concerns and feedback.