2014+Elections

=GSAE Officer Elections 2014= The Graduate Students Association in Education (GSAE) is the official students’ association which exists to promote and represent the interests of students in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education to the UCSB campus community on administrative, academic, and student affairs.

As a body of student representatives, the GSAE consists of elected officers as well as the general student population. Decisions are made by consensus, with all members having a voice in decision making. The purpose of the association is to promote student participation in a manner that is rewarding, challenging, and supportive.

Some of the responsibilities of GSAE are to provide mentorship and relay campus information to new and continuing students. The Council also organizes and participate in numerous events including the Fall Orientation and Spring Graduation Reception, as well as colloquia on topics of interest to graduate students throughout the year.

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**GSAE Officer Benefits**
 * Stipend ($550-800)
 * Help build a stronger GGSE community and address students' needs.
 * Improve your leadership, communication, and teamwork skills (all essential skills for the job market).
 * Learn what goes on behind-the-scenes at GGSE (attend meetings with faculty, the Dean, and students).

GSAE Accomplishments (Past & Present GSAE Executive Teams)

 * Mentoring program
 * Caffeine Co-Op
 * Quiet Study Room with lockers, books/journals, comfortable chairs, a computer and scanner
 * Quarterly career and professional development workshops (funding, grant writing, CV writing)

President ($800 stipend)
Chief executive officer of the GSAE. Attends faculty meetings of the school wherein acts as liaison between students and faculty/staff. Constructs GSAE meeting agendas with the advice of the Council. Agenda needs to be distributed to Council prior to each meeting. Lead GSAE meeting, ensuring order is maintained and agenda topics are covered. Ensures that Vice Presidents of Finance and Records records GSAE meeting minutes and attendance. Ensure that committee chairs are making progress on their tasks. Appoints new committee chairs, temporary officers, and temporary representatives with consultation of Officers. Meets with faculty advisor as necessary.

Vice President, Finance and Records ($550 stipend)
Chief financial officer and archivist of the GSAE. Assists the President in representing GSAE interests in the area of budget and financial planning. Ensures that GSAE meeting minutes and votes are recorded and published. Registers the GSAE with the Office of Student Life as a student group before September 15, each year. Delivers quarterly finance and progress report to Council. Maintains administrative file including copies of general correspondence, meetings, Charter, By-laws, and enacted resolutions are available for distribution. Ensures that bylaws are annually reviewed and that strategic goals are re-assessed. Ensures that events are supplied and that requisitions are submitted/paid.

Vice President, Communications ($550 stipend)
Chief information officer of the GSAE. Assists the President in the administration of the internal operations and communications of the GSAE. Works with Vice President of Finance and Records to maintain public file. Works with entire Council to maintain the official GSAE Website, online calendar, “Latest News” blog, email and other electronic communications channels. Sends out periodic GSAE News Updates via email with issues and event pertinent to GGSE students.

Vice President, Internal Public Relations ($550 stipend)
Chief marketing officer of the GSAE. Official representative and liaison to the dean's office. Coordinates weekly events, holds office hours, holds quarterly professional networking event. Addresses issues of equity and discrimination within the community by connecting students to University resources and events. Attends orientations for new Education and TEP students in at the start of Fall Quarter.

Vice President, External Public Relations ($550 stipend)
Chief marketing officer of the GSAE. Recruits GSAE representatives and coordinates attendance at GSA assembly, ensuring required number of GGSE representatives attend. Heads the social committee which coordinates planning of quarterly community service and social events for GGSE students. Ensures that documentation of events is collected and prepares end-of-year slide show. Attends orientations for new Education and TEP students in at the start of Fall Quarter.