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President Clara Downey 

Major:  Political Science and Public Policy & Service
Minor: History
Concentration: Legal Studies
  • An elected position 
  • Sits on various University Committees including the University Governance Council and Council for Diversity and Inclusion
  • Communicates the administration’s point of view to the student body – often initial contact for student governance for other governing bodies and administrators on campus 
  • Attends Executive Board of Trustee’s meeting as an observing member 
  • Holds weekly Cabinet meetings to discuss updates and projects. 
  • Meets weekly with Student Government Moderator (AVP/Dean of Students) to discuss Student Government activities and initiatives 
  • Meets as needed with the VP for Student Formation & Campus Life to discuss recent resolutions and policy coming from Senate 
  • Meets as needed with the Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations to discuss events and expenditures for the week 
  • Advises Vice President on committee appointments, Senate initiatives, and other Senate related activities. 
  • Schedules, along with the Vice President, semesterly one-on-ones with Student Senators 
  • Assists with the development of retreats and trainings for student senators 
  • Sets goals and objectives for the Student Government with input from Cabinet, Senators, Moderator, and students.  
  • Responsible for making decisions of Student Government Reserve Funding Deposits and Expenditures in tandem with VP for Student Formation & Campus Life 
  • Upon request, appoints students to University committees such as the Publications Board, etc.

Vice President Thomas Elias 

Major:  Philosophy and Theology
Minor: Physics
  • An elected position 
  • Chair of the Senate 
  • Organizes and plans Student Senate agendas with assistance from Cabinet and Senators 
  • Compiles and submits post-meeting packet from Student Government Senate meetings within one week of senate meetings to the Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations, Student Government Moderator, Vice Provost for Student Formation & Campus Life, and the Director of Technology 
  • Meets with potential groups for club and organizations charters 
  • Holds weekly meetings with Committee Chairs to discuss updates and committee projects. 
  • Meets weekly with Student Government Moderator (AVP/Dean of Students) to discuss Student Government activities and initiatives 
  • Meets as needed with the VP for Student Formation & Campus Life to discuss recent resolutions and policy coming from Senate 
  • Meets as needed with the Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations to discuss events and expenditures for the week 
  • Schedules, along with the President, semesterly one-on-ones with Student Senators 
  • Coordinates Student Senate training and/or retreats 
  • Sets goals and objectives for the Student Government with input from Cabinet, senators, Moderator, and students. 
  • Sits on the Board of Trustees committees and University Planning Committee or delegates duty to appropriate Committee Chair.

 

Chief of Staff David Reese

Chief of Staff David Reese

Major: Computer Science
  • An appointed position
  • Encouraged to have experience in Student Government
  • Advises the President and Vice President regarding vision and goals of organization, Senate on-goings, and various issues
  • Serves as Senate Parliamentarian by ensuring the Constitution, By-Laws, and Roberts Rules of Order are followed in each Senate meeting
  • Coordinates Cabinet
  • Schedules and coordinates weekly Cabinet Meetings
  • Manages all day to day affairs of the Cabinet, including but not limited to ensuring staff attend office hours and are completing tasks on time
  • Represents Student Government and updates clubs and organizations on Student Government programs/initiatives at monthly Club Council meetings
  • Meets regularly with the Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations/SG
  • Solves issues or problems before they reach the executive level
  • Directs and facilitates Fall and Spring Student Government Elections with the assistance of two Election Commissioners as approved by the President, Vice President, and moderator.
  • Oversees the planning and execution of Grocery Bingo with support from Athletics and Programming Committee
  • Manages comprehensive list of all SG projects and initiatives and their progress
  • Expected to respond to any emails received within a 24-hour time period
  • Attend weekly Cabinet Meetings
  • Hold three Office Hours per week in Student Government Office
  • May be asked to sit on University Committees as assigned
  • Completes other duties as assigned

Treasurer Vanessa Moylan

Executive Treasurer Vanessa Moylan

Major: Business Administration
  • An appointed position
  • Reports directly to the Chief of Staff
  • Approves Student Government expenditures, provides direction on financial projections and articulates spending parameters
  • Responsible for monetary transfers for Clubs and Organizations
  • Oversees the budgeting process, including club allocation meetings, for the clubs with the aid of the Appropriations and Student Transitions Committee
  • Meets weekly with Finance Intern to ensure proper use of Student Government allocated funds
  • Records and analyzes all spending activities of clubs to keep accurate reports and ensure spending is compliant with the Constitution and Bylaws
  • Meets daily with Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations to discuss club and organization activities and expenditures
  • Meets with club leaders on an as-needed basis when requested
  • Meets weekly with Appropriations and Student Transitions Committee Chair
  • Advises the Appropriations and Student Transitions Committee in regard to club's and organization's requests for Appeals and New Initiative Funding (NIF)
  • Presents budget-related topics at Club Council Meetings as necessary
  • Provides monthly updates to the President, Vice President, and moderator on club, organization, and Student Senate spending
  • Updates the Student Senate on club, organization, and Student Senate spending on a monthly basis
  • Attend weekly Cabinet Meetings
  • Hold five Office Hours per week in Student Government Office
  • May be asked to sit on University Committees as assigned
  • Expected to respond to any emails received within a 24-hour time period
  • Completes other duties as assigned

Director of Technology Sami

Director of Technology Simal Sami

Major: Information Technology
Minor: Computer Science
Concentration: Integrated Data Analysis
  • An appointed position
  • Reports directly to the Chief of Staff
  • Updates Student Government website and RoyalSync portal on a weekly basis, working closely with the Director of Communications and Chief of Staff to ensure that SG web presence and social media reflect current SG priorities and initiatives.
  • Serves as a key student liaison related to the club management system (i.e., RoyalSync, Presence) and supports updates or transitions related to the system
  • Coordinates technology aspects of Student Government Elections
  • Maintains information resources of the Office of Student Government, including but not limited to computers, SharePoint, printers, databases, forms, and surveys.
  • Provides information technology services to Student Senate
  • Creates & assists with creating surveys through RoyalSync to poll the student body on matters pertinent to concerns of the Senate
  • Manages online sign-ups through RoyalSync (eg. Street Sweep registration) Under the direction of the Program Coordinator for Clubs & organizations
  • Under the direction of Program Coordinator for Clubs & organizations, trains students, faculty, and staff on RoyalSync
  • Serves as student liaison and advocate with University offices on matters relating to student technology use.
  • Meets monthly with Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations/SG
  • Meets monthly with the Chief Information Officer at the University of Scranton
  • Meets once a semester with the Mobile App Team
  • Assists with special projects as necessary
  • Maintains club budgeting application under the supervision of the Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations
  • Presents information technology topics at Club Council Meetings as necessary
  • Attend weekly Cabinet Meetings
  • Hold three Office Hours per week in Student Government Office
  • May be asked to sit on University Committees as assigned
  • Expected to respond to any emails received within a 24-hour time period
  • Completes other duties as assigned

Director of Communications Lauren Wilson

Director of Communications Lauren Wilson

Major: Advertising Major and Social Media Strategies
  • An appointed position
  • Reports directly to the Chief of Staff
  • Responsible for communicating information regarding Senate and club events across campus (i.e. creating and maintaining white-boards in DeNaples). This includes taking photos of Student Government events and coordinating portraits of all Senators for use on the website and social media.
  • Maintains Student Government social media accounts and actively posts to apprise the community of Student Government happenings.
  • Submits website updates to the Director of Technology
  • Fosters a relationship with the Aquinas to publish articles regarding Senate and club events and involvement.
  • Meets with Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations/SG as needed
  • Leads the planning, promotion, and implementation of the Fall and Spring Street Sweep service events. This includes securing locations, identifying dates, coordinating registration, serving as the point person on the day of the event, designing of t-shirts, and gaining necessary approvals.
  • Coordinates and organizes the bi-annual Street Sweep
  • Attend weekly Cabinet Meetings
  • Hold three Office Hours per week in Student Government Office
  • May be asked to sit on University Committees as assigned
  • Expected to respond to any emails received within a 24-hour time period
  • Completes other duties as assigned

Secretary Jillian Haller

Executive Secretary Jillian Haller

Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Biochemistry and Spanish
  • An appointed position
  • Reports directly to the Chief of Staff
  • Keeps and organizes minutes at Student Government Senate meetings and submits minutes within one week of the meeting to the Vice President.
  • Maintains and submits an up-to-date list of staff and senators on the Student Government SharePoint Drive: Name, R-number, email address, and cell phone number
  • Maintains a running list of Senate attendance at meetings and events
  • Coordinates and assigns Senators to events on campus. i.e. Tables sits for open house, club fairs, etc.
  • Meets with the Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations on an as-needed basis to ensure proper event preparation (verify work orders, room assignments, etc.)
  • Submits orders for office supplies as needed
  • Schedule and prepare Student Government team bonding events (Travel Waiver, Off- Campus Trip Forms)
  • Greets guests at Student Senate Meetings
  • Attend weekly Cabinet Meetings
  • Hold three Office Hours per week in Student Government Office
  • May be asked to sit on University Committees as assigned
  • Expected to respond to any emails received within a 24-hour time period
  • Completes other duties as assigned

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