Consider Running for the 2025-26 HCC Exec Board!

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:47:05 -0400

Hi Honors Students,

It is that time again-- to elect a NEW Honors College Council Executive Board for the next school year! If you've ever wanted to hold a position in student government (and care about the Honors College and the quality of our events), please consider running for one of the following positions:

The duties of the President shall include:
REQUIREMENT: Must have held a leadership position before.
● serving as the organization's official representative for communicating with SGA and UMBC staff
● scheduling and presiding all general body and Executive Board meetings
● overseeing all committees
● checking-in with other organization members

The duties of the Internal Vice-President (I-VP) shall include:
● ensuring membership cohesion through member feedback and group activities
● coordinating membership development through leadership development opportunities
● assisting the President in overseeing all committees
● assisting the President in checking-in with other organization members
● assuming the role of President in the event of the President's absence or incapacity

The duties of the External Vice-President (E-VP) shall include:
● managing public affairs and public relations
● serving as the liaison to other student organizations for collaborative events and projects
● assisting Executive Board members as needed

The duties of the Treasurer shall include:
● managing the organization's funds and ensuring compliance with all financial rules and guidelines
● managing fundraising events and projects
● providing budget summaries at meetings, as needed

The duties of the Secretary shall include:
● recording and archiving information from meetings and activities, including notes and images
● maintaining the digital folder of meeting minutes

The duties of the Social Media Manager shall include:
● maintaining and updating all social media accounts (Instagram and Facebook) and website
● regularly checking the HCC email and HCC Feedback Form

In order to appear on the ballot, please send Dr. Oakes (to honorscollege@umbc.edu) no more than a paragraph explaining why you are a good candidate for the office by 11:59pm, Wednesday, April 30th. On the subject line, please write: “HCC Elections: [Position you are running for].”

I will then gather all the candidates' information and open the voting on Thursday, May 1st. You ARE allowed to run for more than one position, but you need to submit separate paragraphs.

Thank you, and let's keep the HCC going strong!