Application Process for Student Senate Leadership Positions
Requirements for President, Vice President and Secretary:
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Junior academic standing or above and enrolled in an accredited ATP program
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Minimum 3.0 accumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Application Process: send the following to the Mentor of the Athletic Training Student Senate
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Letter of application and goals for position (please state which position you are applying for). Limit two pages double spaced.
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Resume
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Two sealed letters of recommendation - One by supervising ATC
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Due by March 1st
Duties of the Student President:
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Represent the students of District 10.
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Frequent interaction with the Senate Mentor.
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All events and decisions must be pre-approved by the Senate Mentor.
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Correspond with each of the program directors in the district and assist them in the selection of a Student Senator.
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Manage the ATSA Forum
o Screen and select student presenters for the Athletic Training Student Forum at the up-coming district meeting.
o Work with district and local organizers to provide and set up all audio/visual needs for presenters at the ATSA Forum (within budget limitations).
o Compile and edit all presenters’ outlines for printing of final program. Create certificates to be given to all ATSA Forum speakers at the Annual District 10 Meeting and Clinical Symposium.
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Work with Senate Mentor to select ATSA Forum participants and officiate the day of the event. Some of the required tasks include:
o Introduce speakers and moderate the ATSA Forum.
o Monitor time limits of presentations and ensure timely progress of program.
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Attend the Executive Board meeting and Committee Chairs meeting during the Annual NWATA District 10 Meeting and Clinical Symposium.
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Preside over the Student Senate Meeting during the Annual NWATA District 10 Meeting and Clinical Symposium.
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Submit information to the District’s Newsletter to the District 10 Secretary about student activities.
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Submit an article for publication in the NATA News Student Corner (January).
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Preside over meetings and monthly conference calls (typically held on the 1st Sunday of each month).
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Assist the Student Senate Mentor to ensure the duties of the Student Senate are being carried out.
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Provide information for the Student Senator to pass on to their respective program directors and fellow athletic training students.
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Update members of the senate on important information regarding student programing at the Annual District 10 Meeting and Clinical Symposium.
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Relay information received from the senators to the Senate Mentor.
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Submit a budget request for the following year for student programming.
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Update the NWATA Student Senate By-Laws and Policies and Procedures.
Benefits of the Student President Position:
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Complimentary registration at the NWATA District Meeting
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NWATA will reimburse approved expenses up to $750.00.
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Excellent addition to a resume/vitae
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Improved visibility and greater networking for future job leadership opportunities
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Invitation to join Executive Board meeting and Committee Chairs meeting at district convention.
Duties of the Student Vice President:
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Represent the students of District 10.
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Organize and moderate the Student Luncheon.
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All events and decisions must be pre-approved by the Senate Mentor.
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Correspond with each of the program directors in the district and assist them in the selection of a Student Senator.
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Attend the Annual NWATA District 10 Meeting and Clinical Symposium.
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Manage the Student Luncheon
o Work with the district meeting coordinator to select the menu for the luncheon.
o Select speaker(s) for luncheon and manage their appearance.
o Organize student seating arrangements.
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Work with Senate Mentor to select Student Forum participants and officiate the day of event.
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Participate in meetings and monthly conference calls (typically held on the 1st Sunday of each month).
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Assist the Student Senate Mentor to ensure the duties of the Student Senate are being carried out.
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Provide information for the Student Senator to pass on to their respective program directors and fellow athletic training students.
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Update members of the senate on important information regarding student programing at the Annual District 10 Meeting and Clinical Symposium.
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Relay information received from the senators to the Senate Mentor.
Benefits of the Student Vice-President Position:
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Complimentary registration at the NWATA District Meeting
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NWATA will reimburse approved expenses up to $500.00.
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Excellent addition to a resume/vitae
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Improved visibility and greater networking for future job leadership opportunities
Duties of the Student Secretary Position:
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Participate in meetings and monthly conference calls (typically held on the 1st Sunday of each month).
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Record Athletic Training Student Senate meeting minutes.
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Record duties delegated to members of the senate.
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Attend the Annual NWATA District 10 Meeting and Clinical Symposium
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Communicate with the President, Vice President, and Senate Mentor to create a finalized list of duties discussed at the Senate Meeting.
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Provide the finalized list of duties to every member of the senate to ensure all members are on the same page.
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Maintain and keep the NWATA student Facebook page up to date.
Benefits of the Student Secretary Position:
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Complimentary registration at the NWATA District Meeting
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Excellent addition to a resume/vitae
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Improved visibility and greater networking for future job leadership opportunities
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