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SOF Officers

The officers (executive board) of the Student Organization Forum (SOF) are elected by the voting members (representatives from each registered student organization). The current officers are:

 

   Kate Aronson

   President
   kla082000@utdallas.edu

 

The Student Government (SG) President or Vice-President and the Student Union & Activities Advisory Board (SUAAB) Executive Chair serve as non-voting members of SOF. Jonathan "GNO" White, Assistant Director of Student Life Programs, serves as advisor to SOF.

SOF Executive Board Duties/Qualifications

President

BASIC FUNCTION: Overall responsibility for the operations of the UT Dallas Student Organization Forum
HOW CHOSEN: Election
TERM OF OFFICE: April-April
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of the Student Union/SOF Advisor
SUPERVISES: SOF Executive Board (Vice President and Secretary)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overall responsibility for the Student Organization Forum, its operations, officers, and members
• Preside over and attend all regular and special meetings of the Student Organization Forum and Executive Board
• Attend all regularly scheduled Student Government meetings

Vice President

BASIC FUNCTION: Coordinates SOF new organization orientation program, marketing and advertising of SOF functions, and organization activities fairs
HOW CHOSEN: Election
TERM OF OFFICE: April-April
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of the Student Union/SOF Advisor
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform the duties of President in his or her absence, inability to serve, or at his or her request
• Assist SOF Advisor with the coordination and implementation of new organization/officer orientation sessions
• Create and implement marketing and promotions plan for SOF-sponsored events
• Assist SOF Advisor with the coordination of organizations fairs for Freshman Orientation, Welcome Week, and other University or SOF-sponsored events

Secretary

BASIC FUNCTION: To take, keep, and maintain accurate minutes, attendance records and memberships rolls
HOW CHOSEN: Election
TERM OF OFFICE: April-April
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of the Student Union/SOF Advisor
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare materials (agendas, handouts, etc.) for SOF orientations and meetings
• Take minutes for all SOF meetings and executive board meetings and distribute minutes in a timely fashion
• Maintain accurate SOF orientation and meeting attendance records
• Keep up-to-date registration data and contact information for SOF member organizations
• Assist SOF Advisor with communications and correspondence with student organization officers and members

Responsibilites for All Positions

• Hold at least four office hours per week in the Center for Student Involvement
• Represent SOF to the University, students, administrators, parents, the local community, and other bodies and institutions
• Weekly meetings with SOF Advisor
• Attend all mandatory meetings, retreats, and functions (e.g. Freshman Orientation information sessions, Family Day, Homecoming, planning retreats, University-sponsored leadership programs, Student Leader Awards Dinner, etc.) as required
• Assist other officers as needed or upon request
• Perform all other duties normally associated with the office or directed by the SOF Advisor
• Attend all regular and special meetings of the Student Organization Forum and Executive Board

Qualifications for All Positions

• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (3.0 or better if you are a graduate student) at the time of application and selection, and maintain the minimum GPA throughout the term of office
• Must be currently enrolled at The University of Texas at Dallas for a minimum of nine (9) credit hours(six credit hours for graduate students) at the time of application and selection, and throughout the term of office
• Must not be on disciplinary probation
• Availability for SOF orientations and meetings (Thursday evenings), scheduled office hours (for SOF President candidates, must also be available for Student Government meetings on Tuesday evenings)
• Previous experience in student organization leadership positions
• Knowledge of University and SOF operating policies and procedures
• Familiarity with parliamentary procedure
• Organized, highly motivated, accountable., and responsible
• Strong sense of fairness and ability to make decisions