ASMCC
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
2024-2025
ASMCC
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
2024-2025
Voting takes place on April 16 & 17
Vote online at the ASMCC webpage, or by visiting Student Life & Leadership
KSC 35S (So/Do) or Mesquite 210 (RM)
Dear Prospective Candidate,
We would like to congratulate you on your interest in running for the executive office of the Associated Students of Mesa Community College (ASMCC) for the 2024-2025 academic year. ASMCC is a student-driven and student-led organization that has a long tradition of giving our student body a voice on campus. Without the involvement of passionate, vocal, and dedicated students, we could not continue that tradition.
Being an Executive Officer for ASMCC bears great responsibility. You will be speaking on behalf of our entire college’s diverse and dynamic student body. The duties of an Executive Board position take a great deal of commitment, effort, and representation. If you are willing to provide that, then these positions will give you a unique and admirable opportunity for personal and professional growth. As an Executive Officer, you will be committing yourself to the mission of ASMCC and helping to represent and aid our Mesa Community College community.
If you feel that you have the abilities and qualifications to run, please do not hesitate. We are excited about a competitive, fair election for the 2024-2025 ASMCC Executive Board positions.
Thanks,
ASMCC Elections Committee
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QUALIFICATIONS
2.5 grade point average (GPA)
Must have completed a minimum of six (6) college credit hours when the term of office commences.
Must be enrolled in at least six (6) credits per semester (fall and spring).
Commit to serve one (1) academic year (fall and spring)
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
President (SD)
Shall be the official representative and spokesperson for ASMCC Southern & Dobson.
Shall preside at and conduct all Executive Board meetings.
Shall serve as an ex-officio member of all ASMCC committees.
Shall preside at and conduct all cabinet meetings.
Shall have the power to create and appoint any committee deemed necessary by the Executive Board.
Shall supervise all business activities of ASMCC.
Shall establish and maintain good communication with the administration and faculty.
Shall develop agendas for the Executive Board and Cabinet.
May delegate powers except where such delegation is expressly prohibited by this Constitution, the Statutory Law, or the current Bylaws.
Shall have other powers as stated or described elsewhere in this Constitution, the Statutory Law, or the Bylaws.
Shall appoint Executive Officers in the event of their vacancy, subject to the approval of the Student Senate.
Shall appoint Cabinet Members as stipulated in this Constitution, the Statutory Law, and in the Bylaws.
Executive Vice President and Senate Chair (SD)
Shall assist the President in the performance of the duties of that office.
Shall serve as a member of the Executive Board and the Student Senate.
Shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Cabinet.
Shall preside as Chair and conduct all Senate meetings unless the duty is delegated to a Chair Pro Tem selected from the Executive Board, Cabinet, or Student Senate of ASMCC.
Shall develop agendas for Student Senate meetings.
Shall assume the duties of the President during his/her absence and shall succeed to that office should it become vacant.
Shall serve on campus committees as appointed by the President.
Vice President of Communications (SD)
Shall ensure the preparation of agendas for the Senate, Cabinet, and the Executive Board meetings.
Shall ensure the minutes of the Executive Board and Senate meetings are recorded.
Shall ensure that office files for the minutes of the Executive Board, Cabinet, and Senate meetings are maintained.
Shall ensure that copies of all minutes are sent to the following: Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Student Affairs, Director of Student Life and Leadership, Cabinet members and Executive Board members.
Shall distribute copies of all Executive Board and Senate meeting minutes to the following: College President, Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Student Affairs, Director of Student Life and Leadership, Cabinet Members, and Executive Board Members.
Shall assist the President in establishing and maintaining good communication with the administration and faculty.
Shall handle all official internal and external correspondences of ASMCC, and shall assist officers in other communication areas.
Shall ensure that all ASMCC files and materials are organized and maintained in a professional and useful manner.
Shall be responsible for matters deemed necessary by the President.
Shall serve on campus committees as appointed by the President.
Shall serve as a member of the Executive Board and the Student Senate.
Shall serve as an ex-officio member of Cabinet
Vice President of Operations (SD)
Shall monitor all budgets related to ASMCC.
Shall lead the ASMCC Appropriation Committee.
Shall support the clubs and organizations at Mesa Community College
Shall serve as a member of the Executive Board and the Student Senate.
Shall serve on campus committees as appointed by the President.
Shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Cabinet.
President (RDM)
Shall be the official representative and spokesperson for ASMCC at Red Mountain.
Shall preside at and conduct all Executive Board meetings.
Shall serve as an ex-officio member of all ASMCC committees.
Shall preside at and conduct all Council of Student Leaders meetings.
Shall have the power to create and appoint any committee deemed necessary by the Executive Board.
Shall supervise all business activities of ASMCC-Red Mountain.
Shall establish and maintain good communication with the administration and faculty.
Shall develop agendas for the Executive Board and Cabinet.
May delegate powers except where such delegation is expressly prohibited by this Constitution, the Statutory Law, or the current Bylaws.
Shall have other powers as stated or described elsewhere in this Constitution, the Statutory Law, or the Bylaws.
Shall appoint Executive Officers in the event of their vacancy, subject to the a
Shall appoint Cabinet Members as stipulated in this Constitution, the Statutory Law, and in the Bylaws.
Will work with the Student Life office at the Red Mountain campus to determine the structure of the Associated Students of Mesa Community College at Red Mountain.
Vice President (RDM)
Shall assist the President of RM in the performance of the duties of that office.
Shall serve as a member of the Executive Board and an ex-officio member of the Student Senate.
Shall serve on college committees as appointed by the President of Red Mountain.
Shall provide leadership for the Council of Student Leader (CSL)
Shall assume the duties of the President of RM during their absence and shall succeed to that office should it become vacant.
Shall maintain good communication with the Red Mountain administration and faculty, and with ASMCC Southern and Dobson.
TIMELINE
Applications available online: Monday, February 26
Applications due: Monday, March 25 by 10:00 pm
**Candidates will be notified by Wednesday, March 27 of qualification
Information session for candidates: Wednesday, March 27 (virtual), time TBD upon candidate schedules
Campaigning begins: Friday, March 29-April 17 ***note all campaign material must be approved by Student Life
Candidates Forum: TBD on candidates schedules
Elections: Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17 in the Student Life offices or online
Candidates informed of results: Friday, April 19 by noon
Elections results announced publicly: Monday, April 22
Swearing in of candidates: Thunderbird Leadership Awards (SD, April 24) and Summit Awards (RDM)
For more information or questions, contact Beth Ann Wright (bethann.wright@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7277)
APPLICATION
Applications are due by Monday, March 25 by 10:00 pm via the online application
A candidate's headshot and one letter of recommendation from an MCC staff or faculty will be provided with the application.
Please provide one letter of recommendation from a staff or faculty member. The purpose of this letter is to provide insight into the applicant's present leadership ability and future potential.The letter should include:
Name
Title
Relationship to candidate
Describe candidate's leadership ability and capacity to work and serve as a competent member of the campus student government
Campaigning Guidelines
Approved candidates for the 24-25 ASMCC Student Government Elections will be required to submit the information listed below to Student Life & Leadership by Monday, April 1 at noon. Submissions can be sent to Beth Ann Wright (bethann.wright@mesacc.edu)
3-5 minute introductory video answering the following questions:
Please tell us a little bit about yourself (field of study, past leadership experiences, etc.)
Why did you decide to run for an executive board position for ASMCC?
What issues will you be focusing on if you are elected, and how will you work to make improvements on campus.
***If you need assistance, Student Life can film your short video.
Additional marketing materials
Candidates may create marketing flyers to be posted around campus. All material must be approved and posted around campus by Student Life & Leadership. Student Life can print 8 1/2 x 11 flyer, half sheets, and quarter sheet flyers for candidates to distribute during campaigning events and activities.
Candidates may also create marketing material for personal social media accounts. All digital material must be approved by Student Life & Leadership.
Any items used for marketing your campaign must be approved by Student Life
Election Day
Candidates may continue to campaign on the day of elections, but may not campaign within 50 feet of the polling sites (Student Life & Leadership) and must be respectful of students voting.