Already a member?
Sign in
Welcome! Wikis are websites that everyone can build together. It's easy!
Elections FAQ
Can I run for an elected position even though I'm planning on studying abroad?
It's our (current MBAA council) position that the choice between UW MBA student government and studying abroad should be approached as a trade off. Most student government positions entail a significant time commitment during autumn quarter, and it is very difficult (if not impossible) to meet this commitment from another country. So, we recommend choosing one or the other.
If you do want to both study abroad and hold an elected position, we recommend against running for a position with a large autumn quarter time commitment. Also, we ask that you're upfront about your plans to study abroad and indicate it in your candidacy speech. Finally, you should find someone to serve in your place during autumn quarter, and be prepared to identify this person during your candidacy speech.
If I get elected into a position (MBAA or club), when's my official "start date"?
You will officially assume your new role no later than the first day of spring quarter. However, each club manages this process differently -- in some clubs, you may begin in your new role in the final weeks of winter quarter. If you're elected to the MBAA council, your official start date is March 5 (the last MBAA meeting of winter quarter.)
I'm planning on running for an MBAA council (exec or VP position) but I cannot make it to the candidacy forum. Am I still eligible?
Yes.You must submit a candidacy statement, but if you have a legitimate schedule conflict with the candidacy forum, than you're still eligible to run for a position.
In this case, we highly recommend finding a delegate to speak in your behalf. If you decide to go this route, you should do solid prep with the delegate beforehand.
Who's eligible to vote?
In the MBAA executive team and VP elections, all MBAA members who will be here next year are eligible to vote. This includes all MBAA members who are 1st-year full-time students and all MBAA members who are 1st and 2nd-year evening students.
All voting will take place via a Catalyst survey distributed via email.
In club elections, all club members are eligible to vote.
It's our (current MBAA council) position that the choice between UW MBA student government and studying abroad should be approached as a trade off. Most student government positions entail a significant time commitment during autumn quarter, and it is very difficult (if not impossible) to meet this commitment from another country. So, we recommend choosing one or the other.
If you do want to both study abroad and hold an elected position, we recommend against running for a position with a large autumn quarter time commitment. Also, we ask that you're upfront about your plans to study abroad and indicate it in your candidacy speech. Finally, you should find someone to serve in your place during autumn quarter, and be prepared to identify this person during your candidacy speech.
If I get elected into a position (MBAA or club), when's my official "start date"?
You will officially assume your new role no later than the first day of spring quarter. However, each club manages this process differently -- in some clubs, you may begin in your new role in the final weeks of winter quarter. If you're elected to the MBAA council, your official start date is March 5 (the last MBAA meeting of winter quarter.)
I'm planning on running for an MBAA council (exec or VP position) but I cannot make it to the candidacy forum. Am I still eligible?
Yes.You must submit a candidacy statement, but if you have a legitimate schedule conflict with the candidacy forum, than you're still eligible to run for a position.
In this case, we highly recommend finding a delegate to speak in your behalf. If you decide to go this route, you should do solid prep with the delegate beforehand.
Who's eligible to vote?
In the MBAA executive team and VP elections, all MBAA members who will be here next year are eligible to vote. This includes all MBAA members who are 1st-year full-time students and all MBAA members who are 1st and 2nd-year evening students.
All voting will take place via a Catalyst survey distributed via email.
In club elections, all club members are eligible to vote.
Latest page update: made by jonathanrshaw
, Feb 1 2008, 10:45 AM EST
(about this update
About This Update
Edited by jonathanrshaw
27 words added
7 words deleted
view changes
- complete history)
Edited by jonathanrshaw
27 words added
7 words deleted
view changes
- complete history)
Keyword tags: None
More Info: links to this page