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Interested in joining Vanderbilt Student Government? Attend one of our recruitment events below to meet our leaders, learn about our mission and structure, and discover opportunities to get involved!<\/p>\n
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We have positions available on Committees<\/strong> and in our Senate<\/strong>. Click the tabs below to learn more about the processes to join each of these branches.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_tabs _builder_version=”3.0.102″][et_pb_tab title=”General Information” _builder_version=”3.0.102″ use_background_color_gradient=”off” background_color_gradient_start=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_type=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on” background_size=”cover” background_position=”center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_blend=”normal” allow_player_pause=”off” background_video_pause_outside_viewport=”on” tab_text_shadow_style=”none” body_text_shadow_style=”none” tab_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” tab_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” tab_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”]<\/p>\n What are Committees?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n VSG’s Committees work directly on the issues that shape student life, and members are chosen based on their application. Committee members collaborate with fellow students and university administrators to gather student input, develop initiatives, and create meaningful improvements across campus. Our nine committees include Academic Affairs, Campus Culture and Spirit, Campus Partnerships, Campus Services, Diversity and Inclusion, Philanthropy, Public Relations, Public Safety and Transportation, and Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP), plus our ad hoc Environmental Affairs committee.<\/p>\n What is the Senate?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The VSG Senate is made up of elected representatives from across Vanderbilt\u2019s undergraduate community. Senators bring student concerns to VSG, vote on resolutions and key organizational decisions, serve on a VSG committee, and advocate for the best interests of the undergraduate student body.<\/p>\n Can I run for Senate and apply for a Committee?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Yes! We strongly encourage all students running for a senator position to also complete the committee member application to ensure they still have a chance to be part of the organization if they lose their Senate race. If you win your Senate seat, you will be assigned to a committee based on your committee application (each senator will serve on one committee). If you lose your Senate seat, you will move forward in the committee selection process based on your application. You do not need to run for a Senate position if you would only like to serve on a committee and not in the Senate.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Committee Applications” _builder_version=”3.0.102″ use_background_color_gradient=”off” background_color_gradient_start=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_type=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on” background_size=”cover” background_position=”center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_blend=”normal” allow_player_pause=”off” background_video_pause_outside_viewport=”on” tab_text_shadow_style=”none” body_text_shadow_style=”none” tab_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” tab_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” tab_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”]<\/p>\n Open Seats:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Seats are open on all nine of our committees (Academic Affairs, Campus Culture and Spirit, Campus Partnerships, Campus Services, Diversity and Inclusion, Philanthropy, Public Relations, Public Safety and Transportation, and Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention) and our ad hoc committee (Environmental Affairs). Read descriptions of each of our committees here<\/a>.<\/p>\n How to Apply:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Fill out this Microsoft Form application<\/a> by Sept. 14 at 11:59 p.m<\/strong>. Chairs of the committees who resonated with your application will then call you back for a formal interview where you may further discuss your interest in the position.<\/span><\/p>\n Application Timeline:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Who Makes Up a Committee:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Each committee contains:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Senate Elections” _builder_version=”3.0.102″ use_background_color_gradient=”off” background_color_gradient_start=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_type=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on” background_size=”cover” background_position=”center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_blend=”normal” allow_player_pause=”off” background_video_pause_outside_viewport=”on” tab_text_shadow_style=”none” body_text_shadow_style=”none” tab_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” tab_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” tab_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”]<\/p>\n There are 18 Senate seats<\/strong>:<\/p>\n You may only run for a constituency you belong to. First-year students may not run for an academic college seat unless there is no interest from upperclassmen.<\/p>\n 1. Choose your seat<\/strong> 2. Submit your platform & campaign information<\/strong> 3. Collect signatures<\/strong> Signatures are collected through this<\/strong> Microsoft Form<\/strong><\/a> (to be filled out by members of your constituency) and must be submitted by Wednesday, September 9 at 11:59 p.m<\/strong>. Candidates will receive updates every other day on their signature count until they have reached the required number of signatures.<\/p>\n Campaigning begins on Thursday, September 10 at 8:00 a.m. <\/strong>and\u00a0continues until polls close on Monday, September 14 at 4:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n Before September 10 at 8:00 a.m.<\/strong>, candidates may collect petition signatures and create campaign materials, but may not ask for votes or distribute campaign materials<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Once campaigning begins, you can promote your platform, distribute campaign materials, and ask students for their votes. Candidates may not engage in negative campaigning or voter intimidation. The use of University-maintained listservs, mass emails to student addresses, or university-maintained GroupMe groups is prohibited.<\/p>\n Candidates have a $100 campaign spending limit<\/strong> and must follow all Elections Commission rules. See rules packet linked below for details on spending and reimbursements.<\/p>\n Voting takes place on Anchorlink<\/strong>, and the link will be shared through VSG email and social media. Polls will open on Friday, September 11 at 8:00 a.m.<\/strong> and close on Monday, September 14 at 4:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n Make sure you read the Senate Election Rules Packet<\/a> <\/strong>before you begin the campaign process to ensure you understand all guidelines in place for the election process. 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\nDecide whether you want to represent your class, academic college, or the transfer student community. You must be a member of the constituency you are seeking to represent and may only run for one seat.<\/p>\n
\nSubmit your platform of up to 300 words explaining why voters should choose you, candidate photo, and campaign information on this AnchorLink form<\/strong><\/a> by Monday, September 7 at 11:59 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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