Purpose and Expectations of Officers

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Policy Number:

UW-2093

Old Policy Number:

PL3-3

Responsible Office:

Wisconsin Union

University Policy

Policy:

1. Officers of the Wisconsin Union are expected to:
   1. Represent the Wisconsin Union, Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD), and Union Council (to other Union departments and to members of the campus community) to provide a better understanding and awareness of the Union, its philosophy, and its services.
   2. Guide and set directions for Directorate through developing a process for formulating WUD goals and strategies and monitoring the achievement thereof.
   3. Maintain frequent interaction and communication with Union staff, directors, and committee members.
   4. Provide support for and accountability among other officers, committee directors, coordinators, and committee members (resource, liaison, and morale).
   5. Participate in the spring, summer, and fall in-service trainings, and plan and implement such trainings whenever applicable.
   6. Foster communication and cooperation between committees.
   7. Develop and maintain connections with other campus organizations.
   8. Ensure and promote fiscal responsibility.
   9. Actively pursue all forms of diversity and integrity within WUD programs and committees.
   10. Supervise and guide the planning, coordination, and evaluation of Directorate programs including the summer programs.
   11. Uphold the Wisconsin Union Constitution and actively participate in the review and implementation of Wisconsin Union policy.
   12. Serve as a Trustee in the Memorial Union Building Association (MUBA)
   13. Participate in the selection of the Directors and Summer Coordinators.
   14. Maintain regular office hours.
   15. Meet regularly with advisors.
   16. Participate in the annual review of WUD's organizational structure, including the review of position descriptions.
   17. Participate in the development of the incoming WUD program budget.
   18. Orient incoming officers to positions.
   19. Attend Directorate and Directorate Coordinating Committee; Union Council, Union Council Executive and Union Council Committee(s); and any appropriate staff meetings
   20. Foster and utilize a committee whenever applicable.
2. Officer positions include:
   1. President of Union Council and Directorate.
   2. Vice President of Union Council and Directorate for Leadership Development.
   3. Vice President of Union Council and Directorate for Program Administration.
   4. Vice President of Union Council and Directorate for Public Relations.
3. Commitment:
   1. A major time commitment of approximately 25-hours per week during the academic year is expected with the need for a flexible schedule.
   2. Approximately 10-hours per week during the spring semester directly following selection is expected for guiding and setting directions for the incoming Directorate.
   3. A specific time commitment over the summer is not required, but strongly encouraged.
4. Compensation:
   1. See Policy PL3-14 Benefits Policy for Officers, Directors, Associate Directors, and Summer Program Coordinators. Other benefits include free check cashing in the Union, a complimentary ticket to some Union Theater events, a ticket to Memorial Union Movies each weekend, and Wisconsin Union Life Membership. Opportunities for academic credit, fieldwork experience and internships may be discussed. Various opportunities to attend conferences will also arise throughout the experience.
5. Selection Criteria:
   1. In accordance with Union Council Policy SE3-9 Selection Criteria for WUD Leadership Positions (former 7.4)
6. Scholastic requirements:
   1. In accordance with Union Council Policy SE3-10 Scholastic Requirements for Officers and Chairs (former 7.5)

Policy Administration

Approval Authority:

Associate Vice Chancellor and Director of Wisconsin Union

Policy Manager:

Associate Vice Chancellor and Director of Wisconsin Union

Contact:

Associate Vice Chancellor and Director of Wisconsin Union -- Mark Guthier, mcguthier@wisc.edu, (608) 263-4463

Effective Date:

02-13-2003

Revised Dates:

05-14-2014

Retrieved:

01-23-2025 12:29:10