CASNR Student CouncilAPPLICATION
2017 – 2018 Freshmen / Transfer Representatives
Please Return Typed Application to 136 AGH or to
by 4:30 PM ON Friday, September 1, 2017
Candidate Information Select One: Freshmen_____ Transfer_____
Name: ______CWID: ______
Phone: ______Major: ______
Address: ______
E-mail address: ______
***Application must be typed***
Please submit the following with your application:
1)Resume
2)Essay Questions (Next Page)
What is the CASNR Student Council?
CASNR Student Council is the student government of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The executive branch is made up of 11 executives and the representative branch ofCASNR Student Council is made up of representatives selected by each of the clubs/organizations within the college. The CASNR Student Council executives coordinate many of the club/organization activities throughout the year.
What do Freshmen and Transfer Representatives do?
Freshmen and Transfer Representatives are selected to help coordinate all CASNR council sponsored activities. They attend all of the executive meetings as well as CASNR Student Full Council meetings. They shadow under an executive as an intern in order to learn the roles of that position firsthand. Some of the activities that they participate in include CASNR Roundup, homecoming activities, CASNR Week, and the CASNR Scholarship Banquet. Freshmen and Transfer Representatives learn directly about the CASNR Student Council and how it operates throughout the school year.
Who is eligible to become a Freshman or Transfer Representative in the CASNR Student Council?
Any incoming freshmen enrolled in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University or any student transferring to the CASNR from another university is eligible to apply.
How many are selected and what is the process?
Twelve to fifteen representatives are selected. There are at least two freshmen and two transfer representatives selected. The selection committee has the discretion of selecting the final number of each. A list of finalists is selected from this application. Those finalists are then interviewed. The representatives are chosen from those interviews. All applicants will be notified by email or phone as to whether or not they have been selected for an interviewon the evening of Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Those selected will then sign up for an interview time via emailed sign up link. Interviews are set to occur Sept. 11th and 12th.
What would be required of me?
If chosen to become a freshman or transfer representative, you are expected to attend bi-monthlyCASNR Student Full Council meetings, in addition to weekly executive meetings. We also expect you to be ready to take on or assist executives in planning and running various activities and programs that the CASNR Student Councilcoordinates. If you are selected and fail to regularly attend meetings or be actively involved with the council you will be dismissed from the Council. We understand that there are exceptions to this rule.
Required Essays
Please TYPE the remaining portion in the space provided. Additional pages will be disregarded.
1) Please explain why you are passionate about the agricultural and/or natural resources industries.
2) What is one goal that you have for yourself during your first year at Oklahoma State University?
3) What is one word that best describes you? ______
Why does it best describe you?
4) Please explain why you want to serve as a Freshmen/Transfer Representative in the CASNR Student Council and what you hope to gain from it.
By signing this application, I understand that if selected, I will be expected to attend the CASNR Student Council executive meetings every Wednesday at 5:00 pm. I also understand that I will be expected to attend bimonthly CASNR Student Full Council Meetings on Wednesdays at 5:30.
Name: ______Date: ______
Interviews for Freshmen/Transfer Representatives will take place the evening of September 11th and 12th. You will be contacted with further information if selected for an interview.
Please Return Application to 136 AGH by 4:30 PM on Friday, September 1, 2017
for questions contact Megan DeVuyst at Page 1