Application Process Senate Leadership

Application Process for Student Senate Leadership Positions

Requirements for President, Vice President and Secretary:

Junior academic standing or above and enrolled in an accredited ATP program
Minimum 3.0 accumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)

Application Process: send the following to the Mentor of the Athletic Training Student Senate

Letter of application and goals for position (please state which position you are applying for). Limit two pages double spaced.
Resume
Two sealed letters of recommendation - One by supervising ATC
Due by March 1st

Duties of the Student President:

Represent the students of District 10.
Frequent interaction with the Senate Mentor.
All events and decisions must be pre-approved by the Senate Mentor.
Correspond with each of the program directors in the district and assist them in the selection of a Student Senator.
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.

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.

Attend the Executive Board meeting and Committee Chairs meeting during the Annual NWATA District 10 Meeting and Clinical Symposium.
Preside over the Student Senate Meeting during the Annual NWATA District 10 Meeting and Clinical Symposium.
Submit information to the District’s Newsletter to the District 10 Secretary about student activities.
Submit an article for publication in the NATA News Student Corner (January).
Preside over meetings and monthly conference calls (typically held on the 1st Sunday of each month).
Assist the Student Senate Mentor to ensure the duties of the Student Senate are being carried out.
Provide information for the Student Senator to pass on to their respective program directors and fellow athletic training students.
Update members of the senate on important information regarding student programing at the Annual District 10 Meeting and Clinical Symposium.
Relay information received from the senators to the Senate Mentor.
Submit a budget request for the following year for student programming.
Update the NWATA Student Senate By-Laws and Policies and Procedures.

Benefits of the Student President Position:

Complimentary registration at the NWATA District Meeting
NWATA will reimburse approved expenses up to $750.00.
Excellent addition to a resume/vitae
Improved visibility and greater networking for future job leadership opportunities
Invitation to join Executive Board meeting and Committee Chairs meeting at district convention.

Duties of the Student Vice President:

Represent the students of District 10.
Organize and moderate the Student Luncheon.
All events and decisions must be pre-approved by the Senate Mentor.
Correspond with each of the program directors in the district and assist them in the selection of a Student Senator.
Attend the Annual NWATA District 10 Meeting and Clinical Symposium.
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.

Work with Senate Mentor to select Student Forum participants and officiate the day of event.
Participate in meetings and monthly conference calls (typically held on the 1st Sunday of each month).
Assist the Student Senate Mentor to ensure the duties of the Student Senate are being carried out.
Provide information for the Student Senator to pass on to their respective program directors and fellow athletic training students.
Update members of the senate on important information regarding student programing at the Annual District 10 Meeting and Clinical Symposium.
Relay information received from the senators to the Senate Mentor.

Benefits of the Student Vice-President Position:

Complimentary registration at the NWATA District Meeting
NWATA will reimburse approved expenses up to $500.00.
Excellent addition to a resume/vitae
Improved visibility and greater networking for future job leadership opportunities

Duties of the Student Secretary Position:

Participate in meetings and monthly conference calls (typically held on the 1st Sunday of each month).
Record Athletic Training Student Senate meeting minutes.
Record duties delegated to members of the senate.
Attend the Annual NWATA District 10 Meeting and Clinical Symposium
Communicate with the President, Vice President, and Senate Mentor to create a finalized list of duties discussed at the Senate Meeting.
Provide the finalized list of duties to every member of the senate to ensure all members are on the same page.
Maintain and keep the NWATA student Facebook page up to date.

Benefits of the Student Secretary Position:

Complimentary registration at the NWATA District Meeting
Excellent addition to a resume/vitae
Improved visibility and greater networking for future job leadership opportunities