STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Old Dominion University
DESCRIPTION
In 2020 I became the Director of Administrative Affairs for the Student Government Association. The Student Government Association is an organization run by student monarchs dedicating their voices to advocating for the student body of Old Dominion University. In this capacity, I oversaw the Academic and Organizational Committee. I had the pleasure of working with several distinguished individuals, both staff and student body, who devoted themselves to protecting the Monarch community while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Together we worked on innovative ideas for the Monarch community to stay safe while still partaking in in-person classes and campus involvement. As the Director of Administrative Affairs, I had the distinct pleasure of overseeing a committee of young individuals who assisted with campus involvement and advocating for the student body.
SKILLS AND VALUES OBTAINED
As the Director of Administrative Affairs, I was able to learn the fundamentals of professionalism as I practiced this on a daily basis. Communicating between faculty, staff, and students daily is a major part of this position and with that, I had to ensure I remained professional, respectful, and positive at all times. I learned how to effectively work as a team to accomplish the ultimate goal of advocating for the student body.
EVIDENCE
Below are artifacts from my experience as Director of Administrative Affairs for the Student Government Association
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
The Administrative Code is an official document of the Student Government Association written by the Director of Administrative Affairs. This document, accompanied by the points and standards document, is developed to assist student organizations on how to formally request a budget for the following year.
ORGANIZATION APPROVAL MEETING
The Administrative Affairs Committee is responsible for interviewing all organizations aspiring to become recognized. In this interview, it was required to hear the organization's purpose, mission, and goals, as well as share important information for becoming a full-recognized organization.