Welcome to the ASWSUV Student Government President and Vice President election for the 2018-2019 school year!

Declare your candidacy for President or Vice President of ASWSUV today! Candidates run in pairs (referred to as a ticket). Only one Declaration of Candidacy form is required for each ticket.

You and your running mate have until 5pm on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 to declare your candidacy.

Throughout the election process, all potential candidates for these positions will attend a candidate orientation meeting in order to further understand the campaign process. Candidates will have nine days to run their campaign before students are allowed to vote on their prospective President and Vice President on September 17th.

All candidates are responsible for knowing and following the deadlines that pertain to the campaign process. Find more information about campaign deadlines on the Declaration of Candidacy form.

Students interested in applying for President or Vice President positions: It is highly recommended that you pick up an ASWSUV Candidate Packet from the Office of Student Involvement. This packet contains vital information to your election campaign. The Office of Student Involvement is open Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.

If you have any questions regarding the election, feel free to contact the ASWSUV Election Board: aswsuv.electionboard@wsu.edu

Good morning Cougs,

I have a few summer updates for you all. First, If you are in search of an on-campus job for the 2018-19 school year please follow the CougSync links below.

The first link is to the Director of Legislative Affairs who is a member of the executive staff and lobbies on behalf of our students in Olympia during the legislative session.

Director of Legislative Affairs application and job description

The second link is to the Election Board. This year is unique in the fact that the board will be tasked with hosting 2 elections (one in fall, one in spring).

Election Board application and job description

 

Second, I would like to welcome our new Executive Officers. All appointees were presented in front of the student body Senate, Friday, June 1, 2018. During which we successfully confirmed our Interim Vice President Travis Toth, as well as 6 executive officers:

Chief of Staff: Davina Cepeda

Director of Leadership Development: Sarah Martinez

Director of Student Enrichment: July Canilao

Director of Communications: Cam Plute

Director of Campus and Community Outreach: Natalie Ewing

Assistant Director of Communications: Elle Marander

 

If you have any questions please direct them to Ian Muck at aswsuv.pres@wsu.edu or Travis Toth at aswsuv.vpres@wsu.edu.

 

Declaration of Candidacy for ASWSUV 2018-2019, due by 5pm on Friday, February 9, 2018

 

Complete the intent to run form found on CougSync to start your journey!

Welcome to the ASWSUV Student Government election for 2018-2019!  This packet serves to explain the positions available within ASWSUV and how to begin your campaign.  Below is an outline of the information included:

1. Declaration of Candidacy Form

Must be accurately completed with up-to-date information.

1. Statement of Intent Form

This one page form allows prospective candidates to provide a brief biography of themselves and the reasons for their interest in ASWSUV. This biography will be included in the Voters’ Guide accessible by all students.

1. Election Calendar

Contains all major events and deadlines for the 2018-2019 ASWSUV election.

All candidates are responsible for knowing and following the deadlines; more details on rules and regulations are noted in the Constitution and By-Laws found at www.aswsuv.com.

1. Preview of ASWSUV Positions

President and Vice President:  Head the Executive Branch of ASWSUV; must run on the same ticket.

•   Eleven Senators comprise the legislative branch of ASWSUV; Senators must run independently, however, candidates may campaign together.

How to Apply

Prospective candidates must submit the Declaration of Candidacy Form found in this packet to the Office of Student Involvement or electronically on CougSync by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 9. Candidates must then attend a Candidate Orientation.  Orientations will be held on two separate dates (see Election Calendar); campaigning begins after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 15^th. For President/Vice-President ticket, only one candidate needs to be present at the orientation, but it is highly recommended that both attend as well as any campaign managers (if applicable). Orientation will cover the election process and codes as outlined in the ASWSUV Constitution and By-Laws; review of these articles is highly encouraged before attendance and can be found online at www.aswsuv.com. 

After submitting the Declaration of Candidacy Form to OSI or on CougSync, candidates must submit the following two items within the filing deadline to the Election Board at aswsuv.electionboard@wsu.edu: a Statement of Intent (form located in this packet); and a photograph of themselves.  The photograph should be an upper-body portrait shot. Again, these items will be displayed in the Voters’ Guide.  Both the Statement of Intent and photograph must be submitted via email by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 9.

Further questions or concerns may be asked at either Candidate Orientation, emailed to the Election Board or posted in the Election Board Candidate Discussion Forum found on CougSync.

Good luck in your campaign!

ASWSUV Election Board (aswsuv.electionboard@wsu.edu)

 

 

 

 

 

Mount Bachelor 2018 Scholarship Application

Annual Ski & Snowboarding Trip with VanCougs! Scholarships provided by the ASWSUV Senate.
Departs Friday, January 26 at 4:00 pm from WSU Vancouver
Returns Sunday, January 28 by 10:00(ish) pm to WSU Vancouver

Scholarship Includes:

Student registration fee: $195

Cost of rentals: $20

- Transportation to and from Bend, Oregon
- Transportation to and from the hotel and the Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort
- Two nights at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Bend
- Two-day lift ticket
- Walking distance from downtown Bend
- Student Activities Board sponsored social
- Lunch at the Mt. Bachelor resort on Saturday
- Official Mt. Bachelor Trip 2018 Coug Swag!
- Equipment Rentals

Questions about the trip? Call or stop by the Recreation Annex at 360-546-9532, van.osirec@wsu.edu
Scholarship questions? Contact ASWSUV President Jose Scott, 360-546-9520, aswsuv.pres@wsu.edu 

Deadline: Friday, November 3rd 2017 at 5:00pm

Note: Due to a limited number scholarships, priority may be given to students who demonstrate financial needs. Application information will be kept confidential.

Must be a current WSUV student

To apply, complete the application here

Are you looking for a way to get involved next year? We are hiring for three different positions: Assistant Director of Communications, Elections Board, and Judicial Board.

The Assistant Director of Communications

• works with the Director of Communications to create and implement marketing and advertising for the Associated Students of WSUV
• works 8 hours a week ($11.00 an hour)
• needs to be a student enrolled in at least 6 credits a semester and in good academic standing (2.0 GPA)
• desired skills include web design (HTML/CSS), social media, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator), photography, and videography

The Elections Board

• plans and organizes candidate trainings, debates, events, and on-campus voting
• compensation is a book stipend that covers $200 for fall semester and $500 for spring semester
• needs to be a student enrolled in at least 6 credits a semester and in good academic standing (2.0 GPA)

The Judicial Board

• acts on all cases and controversies arising under the ASWSUV Constitution and By-Laws.
• compensation is a book stipend that covers $300 for fall semester and $300 for spring semester
• needs to be a student enrolled in at least 6 credits a semester and in good academic standing (2.0 GPA)

You can learn more about each position and apply by following the links below.
Assistant Director of Communications: http://bit.ly/ADCApplication
Elections Board: http://bit.ly/ElectionBoardApp
Judicial Board: http://bit.ly/JudicialBoardApp

The 2016-2017 ASWSUV Election Board has reviewed and confirmed the results and is pleased to share them with the broader campus community.

 The overall voter turnout was 12.3 percent.

 We thank all candidates for the honorable manner in which they conducted themselves throughout this election cycle. Their engagement in this process reflected well on our university and has given us all reason to be proud.

 The official results of the election are as follows:

 2017-2018 ASWSUV President:  Jose Scott, Public Affairs

2017-2018 ASWSUV Vice President:  Naomi Grande, Public Affairs

 27^th ASWSUV Senate:

Navraj Lamichhane, Business Administration

 Holly Varner, Social Science

Joseph Colombo, Neuroscience

Zeke Estes, Electrical Engineering

Ian Muck, Public Affairs

Michael DeManti, Public Affairs

Gianfranco DiCarlo, Psychology

Jadon Whitted, Public Affairs

Sean Slowik, Social Science

Joshua Hansen, Public Affairs

Hunter Jarett, Mechanical Engineering

The deadline to apply for a Senate Position has been extended to this Friday, February 17, 2017!

Grab a packet at the OSI Front Desk and get it turned in by 5pm!

Being a senator is a great way to affect change for students on the WSU Vancouver campus!

Questions? Contact the OSI Front Desk!

 

ASWSUV is hosting a  FREE Flu Shot Clinic from 11am - 4pm on Wednesday, January 11th in the Firstenburg Student Commons. 

Shots are limited! Sign up today by filling out this form!

You will be notified on Tuesday, January 10th by email if  you are randomly selected to receive a shot. 

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Olivia Lorimor at aswsuv.senate@wsu.edu.

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For some of us, it's been a tough week. There are a lot of feelings and emotions surrounding our world and country. We wanted to offer a time where people can come together, share with each other, and support their peers. 

You are invited to join us for a time of community tomorrow, November 10, 2016 from 1-4pm in FSC 104. Feel free to stop by, voice your concerns, and share your thoughts and feelings in a safe and welcoming space. 

Light refreshments will be offered. 

We are hiring for two open positions in Student Government!

Judicial Board

Act on all the cases and controversies arising under the ASWSUV Constitution and Bylaws.

Compensation: Book stipend to cover $300 for fall and $300 for spring semesters.

Senate

Serve as the liason between the Associated Students of Washington State Vancouver, Student Government Officers, and the Cabinet.

Compensation: $9.47/hr, 5 hrs a week

Requirement for both positions: WSUV Student enrolled in at least 6 credits per semester in good academic standing (ability to maintain a 2.0 GPA).

For more information or to apply for Judicial Board: bit.ly/JudicialApp and Senate: bit.ly/SenatorApp.

DEADLINE: Nov. 18, 2016 12 p.m. noon

Are you interested in design, marketing, social media, or web development? Do you want to gain some experience in these areas? How about in a job working with other student leaders to create an amazing college experience for all students?

ASWSUV Student Government is looking for you! We are hiring for our Assistant Director of Communications position!

In this paid position, you would work 8 hours a week in collaboration with the Director of Communications to promote student engagement across the WSU Vancouver campus and community at large.

Job duties include:

• managing social media accounts
• updating and maintaining the social media calendar
• creating A-Frames and other marketing materials
• updating and refreshing the website

It's a great chance to work with other students and be a part of an awesome team!

If you are interested, apply online at https://orgsync.com/24924/forms/203627 by midnight this Wednesday, October 17.

Have any questions or need more information? Contact Kate at aswsuv.dc@wsu.edu!

We can't wait to hear from you!

Coming up next Monday, Sept. 26, ASWSUV will be hosting two events focused around being engaged in the voting and political process. 

Floats for Votes

10 am — 1pm

Come, enjoy a FREE rootbeer float provided by Ice Cream Renaissance and speak with your state legislators about the issues that matter to you!

To RSVP and for more information, click here.

Secretary of State Visits WSUV

1:30 — 3pm

Join us for the opportunity to meet Washington Secretary of State, Kim Wyman, and participate in a presentation and Q&A session. FREE lunch will be provided by Petra House.

To RSVP and for more information, click here.

Come, say "hi", and grab a Seely mint pattie today and tomorrow at the Involvement Fair! 11 am - 1:30 pm!

Also, spin the wheel and win some ASWSUV swag or a snack!

Welcome back to campus! We are excited for this year! Connect with us online at aswsuv.com and stop by the office and say hey. We look forward to meeting you and working for you this year!

Looking for other places to find out what's happening? Connect with us on social media and check out our website!

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Website

Are you looking for a way to get involved on campus? We are looking for you. There are several positions open in Student Government right now!

Members of the  Election Board plan and organize candidate trainings, debates, events, and on-campus voting! For more information and to apply: bit.ly/ElectionBoard.

Member of the Senate serve as liaisons between Washington State University Vancouver students and the student government by developing positive relationships with other students, faculty, and the community. For more information and to apply: bit.ly/SenatorApp.

Members of the Chancellor's Student Advisory Board work to open direct lines of communication between the Chancellor and student leaders so student concerns and opinions may be voiced and provide the Chancellor an opportunity to share critical WSU Vancouver information with student leaders. For more information and to apply: bit.ly/csabwsuv.

If you have any other questions or need more information, please contact Kate Palermini, ASWSUV Director of Communications, at aswsuv.dc@wsu.edu.

My Experience on the WSU Vancouver Election Board

by Sean Philbrook

I joined the WSU Vancouver Election Board because I wanted to better understand the process and to make an impact on campus. As a Public Affairs student, it seemed right up my alley. What I got from my experience, however, far surpassed my expectations. I learned how to manage long-range planning, how to effectively communicate to different audiences both large and small and how to collaborate with a diverse team of individuals. If you’re looking for a way to get involved and to better understand how the university works, look no further. The skills I gained are applicable in the world of business, marketing and communications, public affairs, politics and everything in between. I worked with members of student government, faculty and staff, administrators and even the chancellor. The WSU Vancouver Election Board is a launch pad for involvement and it’s only an application away.

Apply by July 14, 2016 at noon!  bit.ly/ElectionsApp

Are you looking for a way to get involved next year? We are hiring for three different positions: Assistant Director of Communications, Elections Board, and Judicial Board.

The Assistant Director of Communications

• works with the Director of Communications to create and implement marketing and advertising for the Associated Students of WSUV
• works 8 hours a week ($9.47 an hour)
• needs to be a student enrolled in at least 6 credits a semester and in good academic standing (2.0 GPA)
• desired skills include web design (HTML/CSS), social media, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator), photography, and videography

The Elections Board

• plans and organizes candidate trainings, debates, events, and on-campus voting
• compensation is a book stipend that covers $200 for fall semester and $500 for spring semester
• needs to be a student enrolled in at least 6 credits a semester and in good academic standing (2.0 GPA)

The Judicial Board

• acts on all cases and controversies arising under the ASWSUV Constitution and By-Laws.
• compensation is a book stipend that covers $300 for fall semester and $300 for spring semester
• needs to be a student enrolled in at least 6 credits a semester and in good academic standing (2.0 GPA)

You can learn more about each position and apply by following the links below.
Assistant Director of Communications: http://bit.ly/ADCApplication
Elections Board: http://bit.ly/ElectionsApp
Judicial Board: http://bit.ly/JudicialApp

Come and VOICE your opinion on ANY CHANGES you would like to see at WSU Vancouver while enjoying a FREE Mediterranean lunch catered by Petra House.

This event is brought to you by your Student Government - ASWSUV

You're invited to attend a Legislative Luncheon that's happening on April 19, 2016 on the WSU Vancouver campus! 

• Talk with State legislators about the upcoming elections & higher education policy
• Learn about your representative
• Meet civic engagement clubs on campus

There will be FREE food catered by Pita Pit!

We hope to see you there! Tuesday, April 19 | 11am-1pm | Firstenburg Student Commons (FSC)

Questions about the event? Contact Skye Troy: aswsuv.adla@wsu.edu

30 Days of COUGS- April 1-30

Show your WSU Student ID to receive a discount at various businesses in the community

Now in the Student Resource Center a space for Mothers and Meditation!

The Meditation and Mother's Room is a private, dedicated quiet space for students, employees and visitors to comfortably nurse or pump as well as for students to meditate or pray. 

Access is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Contact the Student Resource Center at 360-546-9155 or src@wsu.edu

Hello Graduating #VanCougs! Do you need financial assistance with Cap and Gown Rentals? Apply for the Cap and Gown Rental Assistance! We will take everybody's application who demonstrate financial need on a case-by-case basis. We want everybody who demonstrates financial need who wishes to participate in Commencement to be able to do so! Apply soon at: https://orgsync.com/24924/forms/143028

Deadline is April 1st!

Go #VanCougs!

Questions? Contact aswsuv.pres@wsu.edu

 

Please share YOUR college affordability story with us! What experience did you have with college debt or what was your financial aid success? Have you ever taken out loans or had to go through dramatic life changes in order to fund your education?

ASWSUV Director of Legislative Affairs, Connor Haggerty is meeting with Senator Patty Murray next week, and will be discussing college affordability issues of WSUV students. Please submit your story in order for your voice to be heard!

Please submit your STORY / Submit your VOICE! Go to CougSync to submit: https://orgsync.com/24924/forms/185010

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Join us for the State of the Campus Address to find out what student government has been working on and what we hope to accomplish next semester! You will also be able to learn about the different positions of student government and how to apply and run for the office or ASWSUV positions for the comping year. 

This will happen TODAY in the Firstenburg Student Commons (FSC) 104. // 12-1PM

We hope to see you there!