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The Basic Needs Committee will focus on all basic needs related issues within Associated Students. They are tasked with staying aware of basic needs progress locally, in the district, statewide, and nationally. The committee is also responsible to assist local basic needs organizations, build coalitions with other basic needs stakeholders, organize relevant projects, relay important information affecting basic needs security on both the UCSB campus and the UC system as a whole to the student body, and serving as advocates for basic needs efforts. Finally, the committee is also responsible for reviewing input from other basic needs organizations, collaborating and assisting with these organizations whenever necessary, and giving suggestions for ALL legislation within UCSB Associated Students concerning basic needs.

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The A.S. Bike Committee serves as bicycle advocates for UCSB. This committee increases student, faculty, and administrative awareness of bicycle system issues as well as responds to student input regarding bicycle paths and bicycle parking at UCSB. A great place for people interested in transportation issues.

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The charge of the A.S. Book Bank is a student-run service that is available to all UCSB students, both graduate and undergraduate. All donations received will be for loan purposes only and not up for resale. The book bank’s focus is to increase student success while also decreasing student debt/burden in attaining resources that will administer academic success. With commitment to promoting the retention and welfare of every student and UCSB by developing programs and services that directly address student needs. The Book Bank will be collection books from different campus locations throughout the end of each quarter in order to increase the amount of books that can be lent out to students as well as using A.S. funds to purchase books that are highly requested; high cost in order to resource all majors.

Book Bank: Co-Internal Chair
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1
Co-Internal Chair (2)
  • Set up and pick up donation pick up boxes
  • Delegate tasks to volunteers in labeling, organizing and cataloging
  • Recruit volunteers to service in maintaining the functions of the Book Bank
Book Bank: Co-Outreach Chair
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 2
Co-Outreach Chair (2)
  • Either choose to manage and create a Book Bank project from when position begins or start a new campaign. Campaigns may include but are not limited to introducing the Book Bank source on campus, networking with other orgs in creating an increase of book donations for the book bank. Projects must focus on creating an atmosphere for students not only to donate but also use the Book Bank.
  • Create a detailed journal to keep track of campaigns/projects on quarterly basis
  • Follow general campaign strategy and reach out to advisor for guidance. Structure varies by quarter
  • Collaborate with relevant on and off campus organizations
Book Bank: Marketing Interns
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1
Marketing Interns (2)
  • Organize and create media and campaigns to inform students and community members of the Book Bank
  • Manage Book Bank social media accounts
  • Develop and order publicity materials
  • Maintain and update website with current Book Bank events, news and media
Book Bank: Secretary
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1
Secretary (1)

  • Take minutes at the general body meeting and executive minutes and send them to be approved by Senate
  • Respond to emails sent to and regarding the A.S. Book Bank
  • Compile the list of suggested books to be ordered by the A.S. Book Bank in collaboration with the chairs
  • Oversee requests for grants through the Textbook Support Grant Program, including reviewing syllabi or notes from course instructors to approve grant requests and compiling receipts from purchased materials of approved applicants.
Book Bank: Treasurer
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1
Treasurer (1)
  • Process orders and payments for the books for the A.S. Book Bank
  • Create a detailed journal to keep track of all expenditures to report back to the committee.
  • Prepare the committee’s budget request for the following year in conjunction with the Co-Chairs and present at the Budget Hearing
  • Prepare budget reports detailing all expenditures of the A.S. Book Bank
  • Manage all requisition forms.
  • Doing the authorized signer or any other training required.
  • Make purchase through Gateway
The Coastal Fund shall provide funds to conserve, protect and promote awareness of the terrestrial and marine environments associated with the University of California, Santa Barbara through preservation, education, open access, research, and restoration.

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The A.S. Commission for Marginalized Genders (also known as CMG) is an educator about and an advocate for women, non-binary, and trans* rights, with a commitment to representing and improving the status of women, non-binary, and trans* folks on campus and in the community. The A.S. Commission for Marginalized Genders is working toward becoming a diverse group of members reflecting the different voices of the campus and community. The A.S. Commission for Marginalized Genders must constantly redefine itself if it is going to actively try to recognize how women’s, non-binary, and trans* issues function within the intersections of race, class, age, sexual orientation, religion, culture and physical and mental ability. Recognizing this means that we acknowledge that one group can never represent the voices of all women, non-binary, and trans* across these intersections. Therefore, we must look beyond the Commission for Marginalized Genders and into the campus and community. Lastly, as a Board and as a Commission, to carry on the events of the Annual Womxn Unite Banquet.

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The A.S. Commission on Culture, Arts, and Joy Justice (CCAJJ) is dedicated to enhancing a campus culture of inclusion and belonging for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) in order to ensure equity in the overall enjoyment of all aspects of the UCSB experience. This commission offers a platform for coalition-building among BIPOC students and cultural organizations to strengthen a united front in tackling intersectional issues, to hold the institution accountable to their equity, diversity and inclusion measures, and to ensure the sustainability of these student-led efforts for institutional changes. We aim to combat the effects of racial and cultural marginalization on an institutional and systemic level through cultural celebrations, advocacy initiatives, and educational programming to increase cross-cultural understanding and solidarity, and to positively uplift the climate of the entire campus and the community at large. We are currently looking for Chairs, for more information email: as-externalchair.coc@ucsb.edu.

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The Commission on Disability Equality (CODE) is dedicated to improving the status of students with temporary or permanent disabilities on campus and in the community. CODE shall outreach, network, and explore ways to increase retention and graduation rates, and promote social, educational, and academic programs regarding the disabled student community. CODE is committed to advocating for disabled students and educating the campus community on the importance of equal access by raising disability issues, interests, and awareness on a local, state, and national level. CODE applications are collected through a google form, so there is no need to apply through the CoC website!
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The Associated Students Commission on Student Well Being is committed to the general well being of UCSB undergraduates, with a particular emphasis on mental well being. Its purpose is to increase awareness, educate, advocate, and serve as a reference point for student social services. COSWB also creates programs that provide a positive and comfortable environment for everyone on campus.

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The Committee on Committees (CoC) is responsible for recruiting and placing students into Associated Students, Academic Senate, and Administrative Advisory Committees while fostering collaboration and community across A.S. Through recruitment drives, orientations, and outreach events, CoC ensures students are well-prepared to serve in leadership roles. The committee also promotes unity within A.S. by coordinating social events, publishing resources, and facilitating communication among student representatives.

CoC: Outreach and Recruitment Careers Coordinator
Position Length: 1 academic year
Number of Openings: 1
  1. Duties and Responsibilities of the Outreach and Recruitment Careers Coordinator:
    1. Be responsible for planning and organizing at least one (1) major recruitment fair per quarter advertising Associated Students as professional development.  This recruitment fair shall be considered an A.S.-wide event.
    2. Be responsible for collaborating with a professional organization (BCU, professional fraternity or sorority, RCO, academic advising, or the Career Center) on one (1) tabling, an event, or social media campaign advertising AS to alternative career paths (pre-med, engineering, etc) not typically seen seeking AS roles.
    3. Collaborates with the External Chair to coordinate the Spring quarter recruitment job fair.
    4. Table for a minimum of five (5) hours per quarter in a public place. These hours must be spent actively recruiting students to A.S. entities and Administrative Advisory Committees or Academic Senate Committees.
    5. Develop new and innovative ideas for targeted recruitment.
    6. Hold a minimum of two (2) office hours per week.
    7. Attend all meetings of the Committee on Committees.
    8. Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chair.
CoC: Outreach and Recruitment DEI Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1
  1. Duties and Responsibilities of the Outreach and Recruitment DEI Coordinator:
    1. Be responsible for planning and organizing at least one (1) major recruitment fair per quarter targeted specifically at increasing representation in Associated Students of minority and underrepresented groups. This recruitment fair shall be considered an A.S.-wide event.
    2. Be responsible for collaborating with a BCU whose mission is representing a marginalized student group in one (1) tabling event, other event, or social media campaign targeted at increasing their impact on campus.
    3. Collaborates with the External Chair to coordinate Fall and Spring recruitment events.
    4. Table for a minimum of five (5) hours per quarter in a public place. These hours must be spent actively recruiting students to A.S. entities and Administrative Advisory Committees or Academic Senate Committees.
    5. Hold a minimum of two (2) office hours per week.
    6. Attend all meetings of the Committee on Committees.
    7. Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chair.
CoC: Vice Chair
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1
  1. Duties and responsibilities of the Committee Vice Chair:
    1. Assume the duties of the Chairpeople when they are absent or as designated.
    2. Assists the Chair with Committee oversight, including tracking office hours and meeting attendance for all committee members.
    3. Keep an accurate and unbiased record of all meetings of the Committee on Committees, A.S. Assembly, and Candidate Deliberations.
    4. Coordinate the scheduling of all interviews for the Committee on Committees.           
    5. Work with the Committee to schedule, advertise, and attend interviews of applicants for A.S. Committee positions (when needed) and student representative positions on Academic Senate and Administrative Advisory Committees. 
    6. Holds at least four (4) regular-posted office hours per week. 
    7.  Ensure that all Candidates are informed of their acceptance or rejection, and maintain a record of who accepts and who declines.
    8. Follow up on all items proposed by the A.S. quarterly chairs meeting and ensure that business is properly completed.   
    9. Maintain an accurate list of vacant positions on the Committee on Committees website.
    10. Work with all the chairs of boards, Committees, and commissions to ensure necessary membership is met. 
    11. Creates an appropriate questions list and scoring rubric prior to interviews. 
    12. Attend all meetings of the Committee on Committees and A.S. Assembly.
    13. Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chair.
    14. Ensure that all Committee members are adequately prepared for Candidate deliberations.
The AS/UCSB Community Affairs Board (CAB) is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of all UCSB Students by providing information and easy access to community service work. Through a wide range of projects and community programs, CAB seeks to augment classroom experiences, create opportunities for career exploration, connect UCSB to the community in a meaningful way, and promote the ethics of public service. If you submit an application via this website, it will NOT been reviewed by CAB. Please, APPLY using their website: http://cab.as.ucsb.edu/ OR APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1R2PMb7yAdTycL3NBlFgtKA0Ea75w24dWuX2cNMxOYMY/viewform

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CFF is responsible for expanding financial literacy, giving students more access to grants, and supplementing the current Associated Students emergency loans. This unit establishes a credit builder program, and regular financial literacy workshops. It helps students learn the financial resources and services available on the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) campus and within Santa Barbara County.

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CAB Community Volunteer (CoVo) Foundation seeks to enhance the educational experience of UCSB students by issuing grants for ongoing service-based programs or projects that foster greater awareness regarding social, educational, economic, and environmental issues. These programs must engage UCSB undergraduate students as volunteers or leaders as well as strive to have meaningful and lasting impact on the greater Santa Barbara community.

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The Controls and Compliance Office is dedicated to supporting the well-functioning of the Associated Students through the continuous evaluation, elucidation, and recommendations on matters of internal policy.

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The Creative Media Unit strives to market and promote the work of Associated Students as a whole on a campus-wide level. Uniquely composed of students and staff, the unit works together to provide a variety of services, including graphic design, web design, and videography, as well as assist in AS media campaigns.

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The Elections Board coordinates and regulates all A.S. elections, including the Spring General Election. From getting out the vote to enforcing campaigning policies, the Elections Board is made up of student members who work together to ensure that elections are as fair and unbiased as possible. Time commitment varies depending on the quarter. Students intending to run in an A.S. election CANNOT sit on the Elections Board.

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The Environmental Affairs Board (EAB) is the central student environmental group at UCSB. We provide students with opportunities to positively impact their surroundings through community service, political action, and leadership training. By extending the environmental movement to individuals from all walks of life, EAB has created a tight-knit community dedicated to changing the way we interact with the world. Our meetings are every Wednesday at 7 PM in the MultiCultural Center on campus. To find out more about EAB, please visit our website at www.ucsbEAB.com

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The program focuses on developing leadership skills, communication skills, a strong work ethic and building a sufficient knowledge base in order to contribute towards making UCSB a better place. In Fall Quarter fellows will be informed about the various issues facing the UCSB student body, taught how to plan and execute projects and new initiatives, given communication skills to effectively work within Associated Students, and create networks on campus to assist in their roles as agents of change on our campus.

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The External Affairs Committee serves as the research and advocacy branch of the Associated Students Senate, responsible for overseeing all Associated Students activities regarding local, UC system, state, and federal government affairs. Apply here: https://forms.gle/rfqipaGVL25GDxAE7

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The Office of the EVPLA serves as the liaison between UCSB, Isla Vista, Goleta and the Santa Barbara area as a whole. Additionally, the EVPLA office focuses on issues related to safety, infrastructure, social justice issues, sustainability, and tenants' rights. All candidates must be available from 10-15 hours per week.
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The External Vice President of Statewide Affairs Office is the official representative body of all students to the Federal Government, State Government, UC Regents, UC System-wide administration, UC Student Association, and US Student Association.

External Vice President of Statewide Affairs Office: UCSA Campaign Coordinator – SEED Campaign
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

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SEED – Neglected Land No More: Restoring the land back to its former glory by collaborating with local Indigenous peoples and engaging Indigenous student groups

External Vice President of Statewide Affairs: Basic Needs Director
Position Length: 1 year
Number of Openings: 1

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Works with the EVPSA, Legislative, and Organizing Directors to promote and develop campus-wide and system-wide basic needs initiatives. Serves as a liaison to the Student Needs Advising Center, UC Basic Needs Village, A.S. COSWB, and THRIVE. Commits to three office hours per week for a one-year term.

External Vice President of Statewide Affairs: Deputy Organizing Directors
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 2

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Work with the Legislative Director on remaining thoroughly informed on all relevant proceedings, legislation, and policy related to the work of the EVPSA office. This includes but is not limited to: California State Senate and Assembly, the UC Regents, and UC Office of the President

Finance Board is the financial arm of the association. It is responsible for all "unbiased" budget allocations of AS monies and implementation. In addition, Finance Board will be responsible for approving all travel and entertainment of its favorite AS entities unless otherwise noted. Senate, via the approval of Finance Board minutes, must approve all motions made by Finance Board.

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The AS Food Bank is an organization that provides fresh, free, and nutritious food as wells as toiletries to the Gaucho community. Led by a group of diverse students who tackle food insecurity on campus, the food bank continually raises awareness on issues surrounding food. We offer an inclusive safe space for all students as well as a confidentiality in our services.

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The A.S. Global Gaucho Commission is a body funded by the UCSB undergraduates concerned with providing a positive and comfortable learning environment for international students. Its purpose is to proactively address international student-related concerns and create programs that integrate international students into the UCSB community. The Commission shall implement rules that promote safety, cultural awareness, and advocacy for international students. It will collaborate with campus departments and external organizations to represent international students effectively. The Commission has the authority to establish sub-committees as necessary.

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To oversee the allocation of all A.S. money towards honoraria, except for Legislative Council members honoraria. The Committee on Honoraria shall be responsible for reviewing all honoraria requests through examination of written requests as well as through discussions with chairpersons and members of committees affected. The Committee shall make a recommendation on its findings, and shall make all reporting available for Legislative Council review.

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The Human Rights Board of Associated Students serves as a forum centered on facilitating and amplifying the interaction of students groups—both within UCSB and our greater community. The Board recognizes its mission to create a forum that encourages, advocates, and promotes respectful and honest communication regarding the education and awareness of basic human rights. This includes, but is not limited to age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, race, size, sex, and sexuality. The main charge of the board is to promote open education and awareness through events and educational campaigns. The driving force behind this initiative is twofold: ignorance is the primary root of human rights abuses, and when collaborating together we are capable of making a much stronger impact. Please find the application below under website.
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The Internal Vice-President (IVP) serves as the Presiding Officer of the Senate and the representative of Associated Students in all internal affairs. The IVP is also responsible for advising and informing the President and the Senate on all campus matters. Members of this office will assist the IVP in the completion of their duties and advise the IVP on various matters.

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To act as an advisory committee to the Legislative Council and the Associated Students for the investments of A.S. funds. The Legislative Council will make final policy decisions and the Executive Director will make operating decisions on all investments.

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It is the mission and goal of the Isla Vista Arts Board to oversee the expenditures of A.S. student fees in a way that best serves the Isla Vista community. Additionally, the board provides guidance on the viability and relevancy of IV Arts programming paid for with A.S. funding. The main goal of this program is to promote art and culture in Isla Vista. IV Arts provides weekly free and low-cost entertainment to college students and community members alike. Core programs of IV Arts include I.V. Live, Magic Lantern Films, WORD Magazine, the BOX, and Nuestra Voz.

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IVCRC is an Associated Students committee that works to promote and educate the Isla Vista community as a whole by nurturing the relationships between the long-term and short-term residents. In addition, IVCRC funds on-campus and off-campus groups that work to improve the community. IVCRC is a committee filled with active and passionate students who wish to bring the Isla Vista community as a whole together. We organize some of the biggest events in Isla Vista such as Pardall Carnival and Chilla Vista-- so be ready to put in a lot of work for IVCRC and for the community. These positions involve more than simply showing up to meetings and will require a lot of work outside of meeting times, but the work that IVCRC does is fulfilling and builds communities in ways that you never imagined! Please keep in mind that Pardall Carnival is the first or second Saturday of Fall Quarter 2017, so we will begin organizing in the summer.

Isla Vista Community Relations Committee: Arts & Culture Commissioner
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Arts & Culture Commissioner: 

    1. Promote Isla Vista culture and inform community members of Isla Vista history.
    2. Plan an art/culture project/event or ensure that an art/culture element is present at another IVCRC-sponsored event, at least one (1) time per quarter.
    3. Ensure that all graphical items are appropriate and professional.
    4. Implement beautification projects in Isla Vista.
Isla Vista Community Relations Committee: Community Outreach Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Community Outreach Coordinator:

    1. Shall act as a liaison between IVCRC and underrepresented communities, including, but not limited to those with: sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, ideology, religion, physical/mental ability. 
    2. Shall assist any community group in developing a funding source with the university or with IVCRC projects/initiatives.
    3. Shall ensure the Committee’s participation in all events in Isla Vista.
    4. Shall act as a liaison to the St. George Youth Center and Isla Vista Youth Projects.
    5. Shall coordinate tabling at events where IVCRC has committed to make a presence.
Isla Vista Community Relations Committee: Events Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Events Coordinator: 

    1. Shall plan Pardall Carnival under the oversight of the External Chair, including, this includes but is not limited to:
      1. Securing permits;
      2. Contacting relevant local agencies;
      3. Alerting AS Entities;
      4. Meeting with IVFP, the Fire Department, and UCPD;
      5. Ordering ride/sound equipment.
    2. Shall plan or assist with any other events IVCRC decides to implement or take part in.
    3. Hold two (2) office hours per week to be held in the AS Main Office, AS Annex, University Center or a visible location in Isla Vista.
Isla Vista Community Relations Committee: External Chair
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the External Chairperson:

    1. Shall act as a liaison to the External Vice President for Local Affairs and to the Community Affairs Board.
    2. As needed, meet with and advise the Associated Students President, External Vice President for Local Affairs and the Associated Students Senate on all matters pertaining to student life in the Isla Vista community at-large.
    3. Shall hold a minimum of three (3) regularly scheduled office hours per week: two (2) to be held in the AS Main Office, AS Annex, or University Center, and one (1) in Isla Vista
    4. Attend regular meetings of the Isla Vista Community Network.
    5. Work to nurture the relationship between long-term and short-term residents in Isla Vista, which may entail the creation of public forums and/or special events/projects in Isla Vista.
    6. Shall oversee and facilitate the planning of Pardall Carnival in collaboration with the Office of the External Vice-President of Local Affairs and the Events Coordinator.
    7. Shall be responsible for assigning the attendance of at least one (1) Isla Vista Community Relations Committee member to the following:
      1. At least one (1) meeting per quarter of the Isla Vista Community Services District, assuming that at least one is held.
      2. At least one (1) meeting per quarter of the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District, assuming that at least one is held.
    8. In conjunction with the Internal Chair and Treasurer, shall prepare the Committee’s budget for the following year.                  
    9. Attend at least one (1) Senate meetings per quarter to report on the committee’s action, with the Internal Chair.
Isla Vista Community Relations Committee: Graphic Design Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Graphic Design Coordinator:

    1. Responsible for creating any graphic designs needed by IVCRC for events, recruitment, publicity, etc.
    2. Stay in contact with AS Publications and Creative Media Unit, and coordinate with them on graphic design projects as necessary.
Isla Vista Community Relations Committee: Greek Liaison
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Greek Life Liaison:

    1. Shall act as a liaison between the Greek life community in Isla Vista and IVCRC, and facilitate collaboration for Greek life events and projects.
    2. Shall assist with any projects by UCSB affiliated Greek life organizations that are funded by IVCRC.
    3. Inform IVCRC of major Greek Life affairs.
    4. Shall provide IVCRC with weekly updates and information for the Greek Life Office.
    5. Shall attend at least one (1) meeting per quarter of the Pan- Hellenic Council and other relevant entities.
Isla Vista Community Relations Committee: Historian
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Historian:

    1. Shall be responsible for ensuring the documentation of all IVCRC events through photographs and written evaluations.
    2. Shall compile, organize and electronically file historic archives, documents, meeting minutes, agendas, newspaper articles, etc., with the Vice Chair.  
    3. Shall be responsible for assigning an IVCRC member to attend every IVCRC-funded event and ensure completion of an Event Evaluation Form.
    4. Check agenda before meetings, gather past follow-up reports from events previously funded, and have information ready for the upcoming meeting.
Isla Vista Community Relations Committee: Internal Chair
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the Internal Chairperson:

    1. Schedule, prepare the agenda, and co-chair the weekly committee meetings at an announced time and location.
    2. Hold a minimum of three (3) regularly scheduled office hours per week, to be held in the AS Main office, AS Annex, University Center, or a visible location in Isla Vista.
    3. Attend at least one (1) Senate meeting per quarter to report on the Committee’s actions with the External Chair.
    4. Make verbal or written recommendations from IVCRC to Senate on all Associated Students’ bills relating to the Isla Vista Community.
    5. Schedule the IVCRC quarterly event and/or project in conjunction with the External Chair or Events Coordinator.
    6. Shall conduct one-on-one once a quarter with all other IVCRC officers.
    7. Shall schedule the quarterly retreat.
    8. Promote IVCRC involvement through weekly recognition.                
    9. In conjunction with the External Chair and Treasurer, shall prepare the Committee’s budget for the following year.
    10. Shall attend at least one (1) Isla Vista Tenants Union meeting per month.
Isla Vista Community Relations Committee: Publicity Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Publicity Coordinator:

    1. Shall advertise for any event hosted or sponsored by IVCRC, including, but not limited to: ordering posters, creating DigiKnows, contacting the press and local organizations, writing bulk emails, and maintaining the IVCRC Newsletter.
    2. Shall update social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) frequently about any events, recruitment, outreach opportunities, tabling, etc.
    3. Shall update and maintain IVCRC’s website.
    4. Shall survey and assess the effectiveness of publicity initiatives on behalf of both IVCRC and organizations IVCRC has funded. Report back to IVCRC.
    5. Shall coordinate recruitment and information distribution efforts for IVCRC.
    6. Shall be in charge of ordering and maintaining promotional items for the committee.
    7. Shall meet with IVCRC event planners to discuss program details and determine publicity strategy.
    8. Shall be in contact with the Residence Halls Association and the Committee on Committees to find out about their recruitment fairs and tabling events.
Isla Vista Community Relations Committee: Special Projects Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Special Projects Coordinator:

    1. Shall coordinate special projects and activities for the Isla Vista community.
    2. Shall assist with Pardall Carnival.
    3. Complete special projects assigned by the Internal or External Chair.
    4. Support other committee positions on a case-by-case basis.
    5. Oversee and coordinate all special projects within IVCRC.
Isla Vista Community Relations Committee: Treasurer
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Treasurer:

    1. Shall be ultimately responsible for fiscal management of the Committee. 
    2. In conjunction with the Chair, shall prepare the Committee’s budget for the following year. 
    3. Give a weekly report to the Committee of the current balance.
    4. Update the Funding Request spreadsheet and work with the Vice Chair to reflect it on the website as funding requests are approved and processed.
    5. Check agenda before meetings, research past allocations along with all relevant information, and have said information ready for the upcoming meeting.
    6. Shall be responsible for collecting all requisitions, submitting them for processing and creating electronic copies. 
    7. Shall contact funding requestors within two (2) days after the meeting to inform them of the Committee’s decision.
Isla Vista Community Relations Committee: Vice-Chair
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the Vice Chair:

    1. Shall assume the responsibilities of the Internal Chair or External Chair in their absence.
    2. Assist the Chairs in the oversight of all IVCRC projects.
    3. Shall actively recruit general members to participate in IVCRC projects.
    4. Shall hold a minimum of three (3) regularly scheduled office hours per week to be held in the AS Main Office, AS Annex, University Center or a visible location in Isla Vista.
    5. Shall record minutes at meetings and send them out to A.S. Administration, IVCRC, and Senate via email.
    6. Shall update the IVCRC calendar and website with funding information, IVCRC meeting times, sponsored projects and events, office hours, and other relevant matters.
    7. Assists Internal Chair in planning quarterly retreats and end of the year banquet.
    8. Shall record and ensure completion of duties and responsibilities allocated during meetings.
The Isla Vista Tenants Union (IVTU) is an organization serving the interests of Isla Vista tenants. We recognize the diversity of our community, and we strive to meet the different needs of our members while uniting our common interests as tenants. We educate tenants on their rights and responsibilities, and we act as a resource when problems occur. We believe people should live without the suffering that arises from discrimination, retaliation, or neglect. We reach out to property managers, the University, elected officials, local groups and individuals to realize our vision and address pressing tenant issues. In providing a service to the tenants of Isla Vista, we also hope to build a united, educated, and proactive community.

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The Associated Students Judicial Council provides students with a greater voice within the campus community. It is comprised of a chairperson, and four members-at-large. It operates very similar to the U.S. Supreme court and allows students to bring their concerns forward in a professional and open forum.

Judicial Council: Member at Large
Position Length: Lifetime Appointment
Number of Openings: 3
The Judicial Council shall:
1)  Hear all cases in original jurisdiction which it deems are necessary.
2)  Act as an appellate body for the lower and sub Judicial Council(s).
3)  Coordinate and be responsible for the activities of sub Judicial Council(s).
4)  Be empowered to render advisory opinions upon the request of a three-fourths (3/4ths) majority of the voting membership of the Senate.
The AS Legal Resource Center provides UCSB students with legal advising and education on any matters of concern to the UCSB undergraduates that are not prohibited by its contract. It shall be administered by a standing Committee, which will determine the structure and direction of this service.

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The Liaison Committee is a Senate Standing Committee. This group primarily oversees all Senate activities regarding the ability of the Association to complete its objectives. This can include work with Boards, Commissions, and Units, as well as Human Resources, Auditing, Organization, and Management. The Committee will also review the legal code and make recommendations to the Senate. It will also oversee all matters regarding procedure, such as appointments, selection processes, and discussion rules for legislation.

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The Living History Project is a branch of Associated Students that tracks, archives, and narrates the history of student activism at UCSB. It traces the origins of organizations such as BSU, El Congreso, A.S. Queer Commission, Associated Students, etc. and outlines how they were developed and integrated into our community. This project shifts the historical point of view towards the students and shows how they enacted change on and off campus. The Living History Project amplifies the voices of the students in the face of corruption, injustice, and inequity and will continue to serve as a platform as current social and political issues arise.

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Associated Students Lobby Corps is an organization that strives to unite activism, professionalism, and strategic action planning while implementing local, state-wide, and national campaigns. We initiate, develop, and implement campaigns that alter the relations of power that adversely affect students on the UCSB campus. Lobby Corps strives to instigate change within our current political reality, focusing on protecting the rights of students and fighting against the declining accessibility and quality of higher education. To this end, Lobby Corps will work on issues affecting all students especially those of underrepresented communities. Lobby Corps is an ASUCSB unit that researches and analyzes pending local, state, and national legislation and government programs. The goal of Lobby Corps is to influence legislators and government officials in order to promote student's views on issues that affect students as well as giving students real-world political and organizing experience.

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The Office of Senate Leadership serves to increase the effectiveness of the Senate in enacting wise policy, positively representing the Association, and conducting detailed due diligence. The Office of Senate Leadership provides special assistance in particular to the Senate Leadership in their conduct of Senate business. The Office of Senate Leadership completes their duties at the direction of their respective Chief of Staff. Chiefs of Staff receive their direction from their respective President Pro-Tempore. The Senate may direct the Office of Senate Leadership by resolution, overriding these typical orders of direction.

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The Attorney General shall act as the investigator and prosecutor in those cases which she/he brings to Judicial Council of violations against the A.S. Constitution and By-laws. She/he may also serve as an advisor to those who wish to bring a case themselves.

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The Office of the Controller will serve as an independent recommending body for all ASUCSB Units to the Senate, Executive Officers, and the A.S. Executive Director. In conjunction with the Business Managers, will make recommendations to the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding the yearly budget. It will review, evaluate, and ensure compliance with business policies and contracts. It will also serve as a liaison between A.S. Business Managers, student employees and Senate. The Office will seek proposals for other business enterprises or ventures and will serve as the recommending body to Senate for all proposals for future ASUCSB Units.

Office of the Controller: Business Analyst
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 6

Business Analysts:

    1. Shall be responsible for completing the tasks assigned to them by the Senior Business Analyst, the Assistant Controller, and the Controller.
    2. Shall work in groups of up to 2 on the projects assigned to them by the Controller and Assistant Controller, and led by the Senior Business Analyst.
    3. With approval of the Controller, is authorized to request any information from any BCU pertaining to fiscal and business practices.
    4. Shall serve a term of one (1) academic year.
Office of the Controller: Senior Business Analysts
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 3

Senior Business Analysts: 

    1. Shall work on projects assigned to him/her by the Controller and Assistant Controller and complete them within the deadlines given.
    2. Shall manage the projects in detail and guide up to two (2) Business Analysts for each project, as assigned by the Controller and Assistant Controller.
    3. Shall maintain open communication with the Controller, Assistant Controller, and Business Analyst(s) regarding the assigned projects.
    4. Shall give regular feedback to the Business Analyst(s) regarding their work.
    5. With approval of the Controller, is authorized to request any information from any BCU pertaining to fiscal and business practices.
    6. Shall serve a term of one (1) academic year.
The Office of the Student Advocate (OSA) shall facilitate open and honest communication between students and the University by providing free and confidential peer support advice and assistance to any student, student organization, or student group involved in a dispute with the University or any other entity within the University community. All staff members of the OSA shall advocate for any student requesting the services of the OSA. It is the responsibility of the OSA to give students the tools and information necessary to assist and aid them to either address their situation individually, or to be assisted by an OSA staff member. In addition, the OSA shall promote students’ rights as well as work to change and challenge policies of the University on behalf of the students of UCSB.

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The AS President acts as the official representative of the student body in all campus, system-wide, local, state, and federal matters. The office is here as a resource to accomplish the goals and address the concerns of YOU, the students.

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The Associated Students Program Board (ASPB) is a student-funded, student-run campus organization dedicated to producing and supporting entertaining and culturally diverse events for the UCSB campus and surrounding community. The Board also provides an opportunity for students to gain a wide range of experience in planning and producing university activities and entertainment.
Program Board: Production
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the Program Board Production Coordinator: 

    1. Assemble, train, and supervise a paid production crew, to perform production duties for all Program Board events; and shall be responsible for scheduling of all production employees and submitting to the Program Advisor.
    2. Coordinate production (sound, stage, and lighting) for all program Board events, including arranging for the use of Program Board production equipment and crewmembers, and, if necessary, contracting for production services from off-campus companies.
    3. Shall be responsible for the upkeep of Program Board production equipment; shall research sound, stage, and lighting requirements for capital improvements of Program Board production equipment; and shall oversee loaning and rental of Program Board equipment.
The A.S. Public and Mental Health Commission is a body concerned with the healthcare and mental health of UCSB undergraduate students. The commission aims to address relevant public health issues and works through student-run projects in coordination with Student Health, CAPS, and other relevant entities. The commission will advocate and serve as a point of reference for other health and mental health entities on campus, collaborating with them to lessen the burden of students through informative and preventative actions. Its purpose is to promote the awareness of student health and mental health concerns in our community, while taking direct action to address and combat these issues accordingly.

Public and Mental Health Commission: Administrative Coordinator
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Administrative Coordinator:

a. Shall be responsible for carrying out the administrative and fiscal tasks of the Public and Mental Health Commission.

b. Shall provide a weekly report to the committee on all expenditures, starting with week one (1).

    i. Reports include: amount left in special projects, the prior weeks’ expenditures, and any large changes to the commissions budget.

c. In conjunction with the Chairs, shall prepare the Commission budget for the following year and

present it to the Finance Committee in the Winter for review.

d. Shall be responsible for collecting and compiling documentation about the commission’s finances and projects, including but not limited to requisitions, MOU’s, contracts, and funding requests.

e. Shall be responsible for recording minutes of all meetings and submitting approved minutes to be approved by the senate.

f. Shall hold a minimum of two (2) office hours per week.

Public and Mental Health Commission: Co-Chair
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 2

Duties and powers of Co-Chairs:

a. Shall schedule and facilitate weekly meetings of the Commission.

b. Shall maintain awareness of issues related to mental or physical health locally, nationally, and in the University of California system.

c. Shall handle public relations for the Commission and be the official spokespeople for the Commission, including, but not limited to, sending responses for approved amounts on funding requests, MOU/contract signing, responding to collaboration requests, etc.

d. Shall give at least one (1) report to the Senate per quarter regarding the activities of the Commission.

e. Shall meet with PMHC advisor every 2 weeks to discuss progress, updates, and to work on projects to address issues related to mental or physical health locally and in the University of California system.

f. Shall prepare the Commission’s budget for the following year in collaboration with the Administrative Officer of the Commission.

g. Shall attend the quarterly A.S Assembly.

h. Shall organize one (1) PMHC officer retreat per quarter.

i. Shall facilitate, contact, and coordinate the Finals Essential Booth in collaboration with COSWB, the Senate Advocacy Committee, and all other interested parties.

j. Shall hold a minimum of three (3) office hours per week.

k. One committee member will be assigned by the chair, or be the chair themselves, to act as the liaison to the Menstrual Health and Equity Coalition in the following ways:

    i. To attend meetings scheduled by the A.S. COSWB Womxn’s Health Coordinator

    ii. To actively support and advance the mission of MHEC by cultivating the progress of menstrual health product accessibility on campus

    iii. To report back to their committee on the work of MHEC

Public and Mental Health Commission: Conference Coordinators
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 2

Duties of the Conference Coordinators:

a. Shall recruit a team by the end of Fall Quarter that will be responsible for planning and executing the Mental Health Conference.

b. Shall plan and oversee the conference by effectively managing the team and meeting with them accordingly.

c. Shall make reports and act as a liaison to the executive board about the progress of the team and any information about the conference.

d. Shall be responsible for sharing the knowledge obtained at the conferences with the rest of the commission and the UCSB student body who were unable to participate by providing a report about their conference experience to the ASUCSB Senate and incorporating this new knowledge into at least one (1) future event or program.

e. Shall hold a minimum of two (2) office hours per week.

Public and Mental Health Commission: Events and Programs Director
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Events and Programs Director

a. Shall facilitate discussion with other UCSB students by organizing events on campus and monitoring programs that the commission is hosting

b. Shall be actively involved in all events and programs being put on by the board, being the official spokesperson for things like room reservations, funding requests, and collaborations.

c. Shall create a strategy chart and give themselves a set of deadlines that will lead to the end of the quarter or the completion of the project.

    i. At the end of the quarter turn in a debrief of the progress made in the quarter and any changes the project may need to the secretary.

d. Shall attend a minimum of (2) UCSB Active Minds meetings per quarter and provide them with updates regarding the work and projects of the Public and Mental Health Commission.

e. Shall hold a minimum of two (2) office hours per week.

Public and Mental Health Commission: International Student Liaison
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the International Student Liaison:

a. Shall be concerned with international students’ mental and public health and consistently keep themselves update on the current issues of international students.

b. Shall attend at least one (1) Global Gaucho Commission meeting per quarter.

c. Shall maintain good relations with other international student organizations on campus such as CSSA and attend at least two (2) meetings of any of those organizations on campus in total.

d. Shall contact the office of International Students & Scholars in their event or project planning.

e. Shall coordinate at least one (1) event or program per quarter that appeal to the international student community.

f. Shall provide a weekly report to the commission with project updates and current international student concerns in the community.

g. Shall advocate for diversity and the inclusivity of international students to the board and UCSB.

h. Shall hold a minimum of two (2) office hours.

Public and Mental Health Commission: LBGTQIA+ Liaison
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the LGBTQIA+ Representative:

 a. Shall maintain awareness of public health and mental health concerns within the LGBTQIA+ community.

 b. Shall host or collaborate on at least one (1) event or program per quarter that aids the LGBTQIA+ community.

 c. Shall attend at least 1 LGBTQIA community meetings per quarter and facilitate discussion on pertinent public health and mental health concerns.

 d. Shall maintain communication and collaboration with other BCUs and organizations tasked with advocating and empowering members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including but not limited to:

e. Shall hold a minimum of two (2) office hours per week.

Public and Mental Health Commission: Marketing Director
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Marketing Director:

a. Work to develop and enact at least one (1) campus-wide promotional or marketing campaigns per quarter.

b. Shall oversee the advertising and marketing strategies for all events and the Commission in general.

c. Maintain and monitor all commission social media accounts and online accounts, by publishing articles, videos, and photography.

d. Develop, in conjunction with the Board, the advertising, marketing, and promotion plans.

e. Shall be responsible for keeping the website up to date for the Public and Mental Health Commission.

f. Shall coordinate a Marketing Committee that will assist in the promotion of PMHC and work on any individual marketing projects. The Marketing shall reach out to any members by Week 3 of Fall quarter with meeting times.

g. Shall hold a minimum of two (2) office hours per week.

Public and Mental Health Commission: Mental Health Special Projects Coordinator
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Mental Health Special Projects Coordinator

a. Shall maintain awareness of mental health issues locally, nationally, and in the University of California system.

b. Shall be responsible, in collaboration with the COSWB’s Mental Health Coordinator, for running the Mental Health First Aid Committee, as found in Commission on Student Well-Being legal code.

c. Shall facilitate, contact, and coordinate the Student Mental Health Task Force as a way to create a solid base of communication for all mental health organizations and departments on campus.

d. Shall host or collaborate on at least one (1) event or program per quarter related to mental health issues.

e. Shall actively be working on a project which will address mental health concerns within the UCSB community.

i. Create a strategy chart and give themselves a set of deadlines that will lead to the end of the quarter or the completion of the project.

ii. At the end of the quarter turn into a debrief of the progress made in the quarter and any changes the project may need to the secretary.

f. Shall provide a weekly report to the commission with project updates and current mental health concerns in the community.

g. Shall hold a minimum of two (2) office hours per week.

Public and Mental Health Commission: New Student Representative
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties Of the New Student Representative:

a. Shall maintain awareness of public and mental health concerns within new student communities, specifically among freshman and transfer students, and be a liaison to campus owned housing.

b. Shall host or collaborate on at least one (1) event per quarter related to public and mental health concerns specific to new students.

c. Communicate resources and information to freshman residence halls and student apartments by maintaining contact with essential persons.

d. Shall attend at least one (1) RHA meeting per quarter and report back to the board on health/wellness related concerns occurring in those residential communities.

e. Shall hold a minimum of two (2) office hours.

Public and Mental Health Commission: Non-Traditional and First-Generation Student Representative
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Non-Traditional and First-Generation Student Representative

a. Shall maintain awareness of public health and mental health concerns within the Nontraditional and First-Generation Student community.

b. Shall host or collaborate on at least one (1) events or programs per quarter that are directed towards the non-traditional and first-generation student community.

c. Shall attend at least 2 non-traditional and first-generation student community meetings or events per quarter and facilitate discussion on pertinent public health and mental health concerns.

d. Shall keep the rest of the committee up to date on public health and mental health concerns within the Non-traditional and First-Generation Student community.

e. Shall provide a weekly report to the Commission with project updates and current public health and mental health concerns within the community.

f. Shall hold a minimum of two (2) office hours per week.

Public and Mental Health Commission: Public Health Special Projects Coordinator
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Public Health Special Projects Coordinator:

a. Shall maintain awareness of public health issues locally, nationally, and in the University of California system.

b. Shall act as the liaison between Student Health Services, including the Alcohol and Drug Program, and the Association.

c. Shall actively be working on the Reproductive Justice Program and Mental Health First Aid Training Program.

    i. Create a strategy chart and give themselves a set of deadlines that will lead to the end of the quarter or the completion of the project.

    ii. At the end of the quarter, turn in a debrief of the progress made in the quarter and any changes the project may need to the secretary.

d. Shall be responsible for running RJP in collaboration with HRB’s Students for Reproductive Justice, including but not limited to, the following duties:

    i. Provide funding to the RJP program.

    ii. Meet quarterly with stakeholders (before Week 9) to review expenditures and assess the effectiveness of the fund.

    iii. Coordinate communications between stakeholders of the program.

e. Shall work, in collaboration with the New Student Representative, to implement and oversee a sustainable, long-term program providing free naloxone in university-affiliated housing.

    i. Restock any naloxone boxes reported as being empty once a month.

    ii. At the beginning of each quarter, go to all of the naloxone boxes to ensure they are filled.

    iii. Schedule an annual meeting to review and modify any agreements with participating parties, including but not limited to the Alcohol and Drug Program and Campus Housing (e.g. Residential and Community Living, Residential Operations, Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor).

f. Shall provide a weekly report to the commission with project updates.

g. Shall host or collaborate on at least (1) event or program per quarter related to public health issues.

h. Shall hold a minimum of two (2) office hours per week.

Public and Mental Health Commission: Racial Equity Advocate
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of Racial Equity Advocate:

a. Shall maintain awareness of public health and mental health concerns within and among all peoples of color.

b. Shall host or collaborate on at least one (1) event or program per quarter that are directed towards the equity and awareness of public and mental health concerns amongst students of color.

c. Shall maintain contact with other BCUs and organizations that focus on racial equity and empowerment, including but not limited to: Black Women’s Health Collaborative, Black Student Union, Asian Resource Center, Multicultural Center.

d. Shall provide a weekly report to the Commission with project updates and current public health and mental health concerns within the community.

e. Shall hold a minimum of two (2) office hours per week.

The A.S. Public Safety Commission will work to increase the level of safety throughout the Isla Vista and the UCSB campus. The commission will focus on all safety issues concerning the student body as well as increasing student relations and communications with Isla Vista Foot Patrol, California Highway Patrol, UC Police Department, and the Office of Student Life in a positive manner. To help accomplish such improvement of relations and communications the commission shall organize projects and campaigns pertaining to public safety.
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The purpose of Raíces de mi Tierra is to promote and cultivate at UCSB the study and performance of traditional Mexican dance forms. Our fixed goal is for members and participants in the organization to prepare diverse sets of dances to be performed at various annual events, both on and off campus. The organization, as a whole, will provide the UCSB campus as well as the surrounding community with an accessible dance group trained in traditional and contemporary Mexican dance, expressing the cultural roots of Mexican dances, positive ideas, and values, serving as a vehicle for both entertainment and education.

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As On-Campus senator you represent the students students living in residential life. You will be the voice of over 5,000 UCSB undergrads. You must attend weekly meetings on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. You must have over a 2.0 cumulative GPA and be a full time student. You also must be living in a residence hall next year.

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The Associated Students Outreach Committee serves as the primary outreach and engagement arm of the AS Senate. Its mission is to bridge communication between the Senate, Boards/Commissions/Units (BCUs), and the broader student body. The committee oversees efforts to increase student awareness, participation, and representation in student government.

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The A.S. Student Commission on Racial Equality is a body funded by the UCSB undergraduates concerned with providing a positive and comfortable learning environment for persons from diverse and underrepresented social backgrounds.

S.C.O.R.E: Administrative Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Administrative Coordinator:

    1. Shall be responsible of recording and distributing weekly meeting minutes to the Internal Vice President and other interested or affected parties.   
    2. Follow up with organizations after funding requests to let them know the status of their request and make them aware of any stipulations that were added.
    3. Responsible for coordinating with the Financial Director to ensure requisition forms are submitted for money approved and allocated.
    4. Coordinate general body meeting preparations.
    5. Hold at least two (2) office hours per week.
    6. Create a digital folder with all yearly documentation created through fulfilling these requirements.
S.C.O.R.E: Co-Chair
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the Co-Chair(s):

    1. Responsible for ensuring that all Executive Board members fulfill their duties and responsibilities and will support the board in accomplishing these tasks.
      1. Maintain a safe social space for the Executive Board.
    2. Have ultimate responsibility for the fiscal management of the entire Commission.
    3. Present once per quarter to the Senate concerning the financial and programming activities of the Commission.
    4. Be aware of the operations of all Committees and attempt to be of help to students or student groups in any problems or issues which may arise.
    5. Set a minimum of three (3) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
    6. Shall plan one (1) office retreat per academic year.
    7. Shall attend AS Assembly each quarter
    8. Create a digital folder with all yearly documentation created through fulfilling these requirements. 
S.C.O.R.E: Conference Director
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the Conference Director: 

    1. Plans and oversees all conferences, while keeping complete transparency
    2. Responsible for coordinating general body meetings.
    3. Responsible for planning the logistics of UCSB’s delegation to UCSA’s Student of Color Conference, including but not limited to: creating an application for the general student body, choosing delegates, handling travel and lodging, and whether a UCSB delegation is created for the academic year.
    4. Responsible for ensuring SCORE has full autonomy over the Students of Color Conference and no other office or entity may act on behalf of SCORE without prior approval.
    5. Host a minimum of two (2) office hours per week.
    6. Organize another large-scale conference besides the Students of Color Conference, historically being Facing Race or Day/Night of Cultural Resistance, chosen up to the discretion of the individual serving in the position that year.
    7. Look to UCSB student delegations to additional conferences related to SCORE’s mission statement.
    8. Create a digital folder with all yearly documentation create through fulfilling these requirement.
S.C.O.R.E: Education Director
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Co-Education Coordinator(s):     

    1. Manage the scheduling of at least one diversity education workshop per quarter, with the option to collaborate with various organizations.
    2. Maintain and update educational workshops to include relevant issues to students of color, and programming around those which are important to the campus climate.
    3. Facilitate the education of introductory terminology and information related to racial equity that SCORE members and the general community should be aware of.
    4. Hold a minimum of two (2) office hours per week.
    5. Create a digital folder with all yearly documentation created through fulfilling these requirements.
S.C.O.R.E: Finance Director
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Finance Director:

    1. Has responsibility for fiscal management of the Committee.
    2. In conjunction with the Executive Board, shall prepare Committee’s budget for the following year. 
    3. Give a weekly financial report to the Committee.
    4. Create the funding request process for the given academic year based on previous years’ models.
    5. Send out status of funding requests between 1-3 business days of the organization’s presentation.
    6. Responsible for creating and submitting requisition forms, but not liable for following up on the relevant funding of the requisitions submitted.
    7. Create a digital folder with all yearly documentation created through fulfilling these requirements.
    8. Hold two (2) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
S.C.O.R.E: Multimedia Director
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Multimedia Director:

    1. Create a yearly binder with information about the Commission including pictures, articles, fliers, minutes, and any other relevant material.
    2. Handle public relations for the Commission, including publicizing programs and workshops to the campus community.  
    3. Maintain and update all social media outlets for official SCORE business.
    4. Hold two (2) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
S.C.O.R.E: Outreach Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Outreach Coordinators:

    1. Responsible for planning and organizing events for the active members to build relationships amongst them.
    2. Responsible for organizing and planning events with other campus organizations to build a sense of community and collaboration.
    3. Host at least one event per quarter which aligns with the goals and values of the mission statement of this commission.
    4. Attend meetings that the Co-Chairs are unable to attend and represent the Commission.
    5. Hold two (2) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
    6. Create a digital folder with all yearly documentation created through fulfilling these requirements.
SIRRC is a collective effort of students catering to the needs of local and academic communities. We foster guidance and support for underrepresented communities in the pursuit of higher education. Also establishing the fundamental interaction needed to create a long-term recruitment and retention program within our UCSB community.

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The charge of the Take Back the Night Committee is to raise awareness about issues surrounding sexual violence through activism, advocacy, and survivor empowerment. It aids survivors in finding and demonstrating their empowerment, provides a forum for survivors and allies alike to make their voices heard, and creates an environment in which survivors of sexual violence can begin to heal.

Take Back the Night: Finance Coordinator
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the Finance Coordinator

  1.  Shall maintain all fiscal management of the Committee in conjunction with the Internal Chair.
  2. Shall collaborate and discuss with the Co-Chairs and prepare an annual budget for the Committee.
  3. Shall give a weekly financial report to the Committee.
  4. Shall prepare allocation requests and requisition forms for all financial matters.
  5. Shall hold two (2) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
Take Back the Night: Greek Liaison Coordinator
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Power of the Greek Liaison Coordinator:

1) Shall outreach to members of the Greek community and non-IV organizations.
2) Shall work with Off-Campus Coordinator to organize an outreach effort at least once (1) a quarter.
3) Shall hold two (2) regularly scheduled office hours per week.

Take Back the Night: Internal Chair
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the Internal Chair:

  1.  Shall facilitate and chair all Take Back the Night meetings.
  2.  Shall have ultimate responsibility for the fiscal management of the entire committee.
  3. Shall facilitate collaboration between the committee and other Associated Students organizations.
Take Back the Night: Off-Campus Outreach Coordinator
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the Off-Campus Coordinator:

  1. Shall plan and conduct outreach to the community at large, specifically towards the off- campus population, other UCSB campus organizations, and the Greek community to gain and build membership.
  2. Shall coordinate with the Publicity Coordinator.
  3. Shall collaborate with the On-Campus Coordinator to organize an outreach effort at least once (1) a quarter.
  4. Shall hold two (2) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
The Technology and Media Services Committee’s (TSC) purpose is to provide recommendations on legislation relating to the purchase of technology and network related requests; have the responsibility and authority to recommend the allocation of computer and network equipment within ASUCSB as seen necessary; initiate research methods to reduce costs and of computer purchases; review and oversee ASUCSB entities’ computer and network purchases; setting and reviewing ASUCSB media policies and practices; oversee all expenditures of the A.S. Marketing budget.

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Established in 2006 following a series of tenant evictions in Isla Vista, The Bottom Line newspaper has evolved as a newspaper that gives a voice and a platform for students. We reach out to UCSB students, staff, and faculty through a medium of socially conscious coverage within the campus community to present well-researched and informative news and content to its readership. Read more about our story at https://thebottomline.as.ucsb.edu/about

The Bottom Line: Art Director
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

The Art Director is responsible for overseeing all of TBL’s art, including designs and illustrations. They will work with the Photo Editor, Layout Editors, and Web Editor to guide visual storytelling both online and in print, in accordance with TBL’s visual brand. The Art Director will provide a vision for TBL’s artistic design and how to expand upon it in order to grow the newspaper. In addition to administering illustrators and comic artists (including providing illustrator trainings and managing weekly deadlines to ensure that all illustrations are ready for print in a timely manner), the Art Director is expected to pitch weekly editorial illustration ideas to staff. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Attend all weekly editorial board meetings and pitch meetings. If the Art Director is unable to make any of these meetings or will be out of contact for a prolonged period of time during a print cycle, they should notify the executive editors to maintain good communication. 
    • Lead weekly art meetings between the Photo Editor and Layout Editors, as well as the web editor as needed, to help guide TBL’s visual brand
    • Develop and maintain a vision for TBL’s artistic design, particularly in ways that will expand TBL’s art section
    • Weekly print cycle duties: update pitch doc with pitches by Monday afternoon and daily progress throughout the week, pitch editorial illustrations at weekly pitch meetings, edit all illustrations for RGB and CMYK, and manage a team of illustrators (train new illustrators and complete payroll)
    • Critique art designs during editorial board meetings and reevaluate aspects that could improve for the following print cycle (communication, production, quality, etc)
    • Table at least three times per quarter for recruitment/marketing efforts.
The Bottom Line: Arts & Entertainment Editor
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Arts & Entertainment Editors are in charge of leading the A&E section of the newspaper each week. They are expected to stay informed of community entertainment (bands, events and performances) and actively seek out local talent in the UCSB and Isla Vista community. The A&E Editor is responsible for pitching A&E stories at Tuesday pitch meetings, managing all A&E writers, providing stylistic and content edits to all A&E articles, and editing all section articles to protect the paper from publishing libelous statements. The A&E Editor must be able to meet strict deadlines, ensure stories reflect ethical journalistic writing, and be extremely communicative.

RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Attend all weekly pitch meetings and editorial board meetings (Mon.), and pitch meetings (Tues.). These meetings are mandatory and if the editor is unable to attend any of these meetings it is their responsibility to notify both their Section Co-Editor and one of the Executive Editors. 
    • Weekly publishing cycle duties: update pitch doc with pitches by Monday afternoon and daily progress throughout the week, pitch A&E stories at weekly pitch meetings, edit all A&E stories, and manage a team of writers (train new writers, complete payroll, maintain section quality by ensuring professionalism in articles’ writing)
    • A&E section is responsible for pitching at least three (3) articles on Tues. pitch meetings and producing one (1) original article and one (1) edited staff-written article by the following Mon. afternoon.  
    • Contribute to financial and logistical decision-making and team improvement during Ed-board meetings (communication, production, quality, etc).
    • Table at least three times per quarter for recruitment/marketing efforts.
The Bottom Line: Assistant News Editor
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

The Assistant News Editor is expected to assist the News Editor in editing, pitching, and administrative work as necessary to aid the senior editor. Their role exists as an intermediary between the News Editor and the Beat Reporters. As an editor, the Assistant News Editor will provide preliminary edits on articles by fact checking all statistics and spellings in articles, as well as providing basic grammar edits, leaving the senior editor to manage news writers and provide stylistic and greater content edits. In addition, the Assistant News Editor will meet with outside parties as necessary to help develop and maintain working relationships between TBL’s news team and the rest of the community. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend all weekly editorial board meetings and news team meetings
  • If the Co-News Editor is unable to make any of these meetings or will be out of contact for a prolonged period of time during a print cycle, they should notify their Co-News Editor and executive editors to maintain good communication. 
  • Help lead news team meetings during which they will contribute pitches
  • Aid beat reporters in building community contact list
  • Set up meetings with student organizations and attend networking and community events in order to build rapport between TBL’s news team and the rest of the community (e.g. campus departments, UCSB administration, Associated Students, etc.)
  • Fact check all news articles including verifying statistics and ensuring the correct spelling of all names and organizations, as well as provide basic grammar edits on articles

Critique news section during editorial board meetings and reevaluate aspects that could improve for the following print cycle (communication, production, quality, etc.)

The Bottom Line: Campus Beat Reporter
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

The Isla Vista beat reporter is responsible for writing one article per week and is expected to come up with own news pitches related to Isla Vista events. Isla Vista beat reporters are ideally self-starters who also work well in team oriented environments. It is recommended that they are experienced in writing and journalism basics prior to taking the position, and are comfortable with integrating themselves in the IV community.  

Campus Beat reporters hold very similar responsibilities in terms of writing articles and contributing to the News team. However, their focus is campus-based events and other things happening at UC Santa Barbara. Regardless, both news reporters can also write outside their beats.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend all weekly pitch meetings and Ed-Board meetings. Contributing to these meetings are mandatory. If the Beat Reporter is unable to make any of these meetings or will be out of contact for a prolonged period of time during a print cycle, they should notify their News Editor and Executive Editors to maintain good communication. 
  • Responsible for coming up with own news pitches related to Isla Vista (Campus) events 
  • Report back to news team about recent events of Isla Vista/Campus
The Bottom Line: Co-News Editor
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

The Co-News Editor is expected to assist the News Editor in editing, pitching, and administrative work as necessary to aid the senior editor. Their role exists as an intermediary between the News Editor and the Beat Reporters. As an editor, the Assistant News Editor will provide preliminary edits on articles by fact checking all statistics and spellings in articles, as well as providing basic grammar edits, leaving the senior editor to manage news writers and provide stylistic and greater content edits. In addition, the Assistant News Editor will meet with outside parties as necessary to help develop and maintain working relationships between TBL’s news team and the rest of the community. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend all weekly editorial board meetings and news team meetings
  • If the Co-News Editor is unable to make any of these meetings or will be out of contact for a prolonged period of time during a print cycle, they should notify their Co-News Editor and executive editors to maintain good communication. 
  • Help lead news team meetings during which they will contribute pitches
  • Aid beat reporters in building community contact list
  • Set up meetings with student organizations and attend networking and community events in order to build rapport between TBL’s news team and the rest of the community (e.g. campus departments, UCSB administration, Associated Students, etc.)
  • Fact check all news articles including verifying statistics and ensuring the correct spelling of all names and organizations, as well as provide basic grammar edits on articles
  • Critique news section during editorial board meetings and reevaluate aspects that could improve for the following print cycle (communication, production, quality, etc.)
The Bottom Line: Copy Editor
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Copy editors are expected to be on-call for editing at any time of the week and be responsive on Slack as well as all other forms of communication (e-mail, phone, text). They are to work closely with layout, section, and web editors, as well as contributors, to ensure grammatical accuracy. Schedules should be free for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday for last-minute adjustments to incoming articles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend all weekly editorial board meetings and Tuesday print nights

  • If the Copy Editor is unable to make any of these meetings or will be out of contact for a prolonged period of time during a print cycle, they should notify the executive editors and the Senior Copy Editor to maintain good communication.

  • Makes final copy edit of print pages in adherence to AP and TBL Stylebooks

  • Edits for online captions, double checks that names, places and organizations are spelled properly and that facts, dates and statistics are accurate

  • Add titles to all articles, as well as schedule all articles uploaded to WordPress

The Bottom Line: Features Editor
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Features Editors are in charge of leading the Features section of the newspaper each week. They are expected to actively seek out story ideas in the activities of local on and off-campus communities, organizations and community related ideas. Features Editors are responsible for attending weekly Content and Ed-Board meetings, pitching Features stories at pitch meetings, managing all Features writers, providing stylistic and content edits to all Features articles, and editing all section articles to protect the paper from publishing libelous statements. The Features Editor must be able to meet strict deadlines, ensure stories reflect ethical journalistic writing, and be very communicative.

RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Attend all weekly editorial board meetings (Mon.), and pitch meetings (Tues.). These meetings are mandatory and if the editor is unable to attend any of these meetings it is their responsibility to notify both their Section Co-Editor and one of the Executive Editors. 
    • Weekly print cycle duties: update pitch doc with pitches by Monday afternoon and daily progress throughout the week, pitch Features stories at weekly pitch meetings, edit all Features stories, and manage a team of writers (train new writers, complete payroll, maintain section quality by ensuring professionalism in articles’ writing)
    • Features section is responsible for pitching at least three (3) articles on Tues. pitch meetings and producing one (1) original article and one (1) edited staff-written article by the following Mon. afternoon. 
    • Contribute to financial and logistical decision-making and team improvement during Ed-board meetings (communication, production, quality, etc).
    • Table at least three times per quarter for recruitment/marketing efforts.
The Bottom Line: Investigative Beat Reporter
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Investigative Beat Reporter is responsible for writing an article every two weeks, and produce an investigative piece at least once a month. If the Investigative Beat Reporter chooses to pursue a story that will take more than two weeks to produce, they must communicate with the News Editor so the Editor can assign the Investigative Beat to help collaborate with another writer on a smaller piece in the meantime. The Investigative Beat Reporter is expected to work closely with the News Editor and the rest of the news team in order to produce pitches and research investigative stories relating to the University or Isla Vista community. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend all weekly editorial board meetings and news team meetings (exact time to be scheduled with the News Editor)
  • If the Beat Reporter is unable to make any of these meetings or will be out of contact for a prolonged period of time during a print cycle, they should notify the executive editors and News Reporter to maintain good communication. 
  • Responsible for coming up with pitches related to the UCSB and Isla Vista community including, but not limited to, stories investigating crime reports, housing issues, and community concerns related to underrepresented populations at UCSB
The Bottom Line: Isla Vista Beat Reporter
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

The Isla Vista beat reporter is responsible for writing one article per week and is expected to come up with own news pitches related to Isla Vista events. Isla Vista beat reporters are ideally self-starters who also work well in team oriented environments. It is recommended that they are experienced in writing and journalism basics prior to taking the position, and are comfortable with integrating themselves in the IV community.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend all weekly pitch meetings and Ed-Board meetings. Contributing to these meetings are mandatory. If the Beat Reporter is unable to make any of these meetings or will be out of contact for a prolonged period of time during a print cycle, they should notify their News Editor and Executive Editors to maintain good communication. 
  • Responsible for coming up with own news pitches related to Isla Vista (Campus) events 
  • Report back to news team about recent events of Isla Vista/Campus
The Bottom Line: Opinions Editor
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

The Opinions Editor is in charge of leading the Opinions section each week. They are expected to stay informed of current events within the UCSB and Isla Vista community. The Opinions Editor is responsible for pitching Opinions stories at Tuesday pitch meetings, managing all Opinions writers, providing stylistic and content edits to all Opinions articles, and editing all section articles to protect the paper from publishing libelous statements. The Opinions Editor must meet strict deadlines, ensure stories reflect ethical journalistic writing, and be extremely communicative.

RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Attend all weekly content and editorial board meetings (Mon.), and pitch meetings (Tues.). These meetings are mandatory and if the editor is unable to attend any of these meetings it is their responsibility to notify both their Section Co-Editor and one of the Executive Editors. 
    • Weekly publishing cycle duties: update pitch doc with pitches by Monday afternoon and daily progress throughout the week, pitch Opinions stories at weekly pitch meetings, edit all Opinions stories, and manage a team of writers (train new writers, complete payroll, maintain section quality by ensuring professionalism in articles’ writing)
    • Opinions section is responsible for pitching at least three (3) articles on Tues. pitch meetings and producing one (1) original article and one (1) edited staff-written article by the following Mon. afternoon. 
    • Contribute to financial and logistical decision-making and team improvement during Ed-board meetings (communication, production, quality, etc)
    • Build and oversee a team of regular columnists, the content of which is up to the vision of the Opinions Editor
    • Table at least three times per quarter for recruitment/marketing efforts.
The Bottom Line: Photo Editor
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

The photo editor will provide weekly photostory pitches at pitch meetings, manage photographers (including handling all trainings and staying on top of weekly deadlines), and maintain photography equipment. In addition, the photo editor will work closely with the art director and layout editors to lead the visual storytelling of photos in print, and work with the web editor to lead visual storytelling online. They will handle photo editing in both RGB and CMYK to ensure clarity in print and online, while still maintaining journalism ethics of portraying an event as it is. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend weekly editorial board meetings and pitch meetings. If the Photo Editor is unable to make any of these meetings or will be out of contact for a prolonged period of time during a print cycle, they should notify the executive editors to maintain good communication. 
  • Pitch and edit all photography assignments
  • Lead and manage a team of photographers (provide trainings, complete payroll, manage equipment access)
  • Create appealing visual layout for photostory and select dominant photos for layout use
  • Work with Layout Editor on print night to ensure production schedule is on time (be available to edit any last minute photographs)
  • Work with the Art Director to ensure every article has an accompanying visual online and in print. If no photographs or illustrations were picked up to be used with the article, the Photo Editor is responsible for finding either a file photo or stock photo to use. 
  • Weekly print cycle duties: update pitch doc with pitches by Monday afternoon and daily progress throughout the week, pitch photo stories at weekly pitch meetings, and manage a team of photographers
  • Table at least three times per quarter for recruitment/marketing efforts.
The Bottom Line: Science & Tech Editor
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

The Science & Tech Editor is in charge of leading the S&T section of the newspaper each week. They are expected to stay informed of research and technology developments that are relevant to the UCSB academic community. The S&T Editor is responsible for pitching S&T stories at Tuesday pitch meetings, managing all S&T writers, providing stylistic and content edits to all S&T articles, and editing all section articles to protect the paper from publishing libelous statements. The S&T Editor must be able to meet strict deadlines, ensure stories reflect ethical journalistic writing, and be extremely communicative.

RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Attend all weekly editorial board meetings and pitch meetings. If the S&T Editor is unable to make any of these meetings or will be out of contact for a prolonged period of time during a print cycle, they should notify the executive editors to maintain good communication. In addition, if they miss a staff meeting, they are responsible for finding another editor to deliver their pitches.
    • Weekly print cycle duties: update pitch doc with pitches by Monday afternoon and daily progress throughout the week, pitch S&T stories at weekly pitch meetings, edit all S&T stories, and manage a team of writers (train new writers, complete payroll, maintain section quality by ensuring professionalism in articles’ writing)
    • S&T section is responsible for pitching at least three (3) articles on Tues. pitch meetings and producing one (1) original article and one (1) edited staff-written article by the following Mon. afternoon. 
    • Contribute to financial and logistical decision-making and team improvement during Ed-board meetings (communication, production, quality, etc).
    • Table at least three times per quarter for recruitment/marketing efforts.
The Bottom Line: Senior Staff Artist
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

The Senior Staff Artist is responsible for overseeing all of TBL’s art, including designs and illustrations. They will work with the Photo Editor, Layout Editors, and Web Editor to guide visual storytelling both online and in print, in accordance with TBL’s visual brand. The Senior Staff Artist will provide a vision for TBL’s artistic design and how to expand upon it in order to grow the newspaper. In addition to administering illustrators and comic artists (including providing illustrator trainings and managing weekly deadlines to ensure that all illustrations are ready for print in a timely manner), the Senior Staff Artist is expected to pitch weekly editorial illustration ideas to staff. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend all weekly editorial board meetings and pitch meetings. If the Senior Staff Artist is unable to make any of these meetings or will be out of contact for a prolonged period of time during a print cycle, they should notify the executive editors to maintain good communication. 
  • Lead weekly art meetings between the Photo Editor and Layout Editors, as well as the web editor as needed, to help guide TBL’s visual brand
  • Develop and maintain a vision for TBL’s artistic design, particularly in ways that will expand TBL’s art section
  • Weekly print cycle duties: update pitch doc with pitches by Monday afternoon and daily progress throughout the week, pitch editorial illustrations at weekly pitch meetings, edit all illustrations for RGB and CMYK, and manage a team of illustrators (train new illustrators and complete payroll)
  • Critique art designs during editorial board meetings and reevaluate aspects that could improve for the following print cycle (communication, production, quality, etc)
  • Table at least three times per quarter for recruitment/marketing efforts.
The Bottom Line: Senior Staff Photographer
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Photographers are required to go to events related to the UCSB and Isla Vista community to take photos and take high-quality and engaging photos. Photographers are expected to collaborate with writers of their assignment to enhance visual storytelling.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Regularly attend Tuesday pitch meetings to pick up stories. Attendance of these meetings are expected of staff. If the Senior Staff Photographer is not able to attend any of these meetings they are expected to contact the Executive Editors as soon as possible. 
  • Photograph at least five (5) stories per quarter. These articles can be distributed across any section or any time in the quarter.
  • Pitch at least three (3) photo story ideas per quarter.
  • Responsible for interacting with Section Editors regularly for feedback on articles in a timely fashion.
  • Table at least three times per quarter for recruitment/marketing efforts.
The Bottom Line: Senior Staff Videographer
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Senior Staff Videographersb are required to go to events related to the UCSB and Isla Vista community to take and edit high-quality and engaging videos. Videographers are expected to collaborate with writers of their assignment to enhance visual storytelling.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Regularly attend Tuesday pitch meetings to pick up stories. Attendance of these meetings are expected of staff. If the Senior Staff Videographer is not able to attend any of these meetings they are expected to contact the Executive Editors as soon as possible. 
  • Record at least five (5) stories per quarter. These pieces can be distributed across any section or any time in the quarter.
  • Pitch at least three (3) video story ideas per quarter.
  • Responsible for interacting with Section Editors and Senior Video Editor regularly for feedback on work in a timely fashion.
  • Table at least three times per quarter for recruitment/marketing efforts.
The Bottom Line: Senior Staff Writer
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Senior Staff writers are responsible for writing at least five articles per quarter and are expected to come to all editorial board meetings, pitch meetings and tabling events. Articles can be distributed across any section and photo/video contributions can be negotiated to apply to this requirement. Senior Staff Writers are ideally self-starters who also work well in team-oriented environments. It is preferred that they are experienced in writing and journalism basics prior to taking the position, and are comfortable with integrating themselves in the I.V. and campus community. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Regularly attend Tuesday pitch meetings to pick up stories. Attendance of these meetings are expected of Senior Staff, and if the Senior Staff is not able to attend any of these meetings, they are expected to contact the Executive Editors. 
  • Write at least five (5) articles per quarter. These articles can be distributed across any section or any time in the quarter.
  • Pitch at least three (3) story ideas per quarter.
  • Responsible for interacting with Section Editors regularly for feedback on articles in a timely fashion.

Table at least three times per quarter for recruitment/marketing efforts.

The Bottom Line: Social Media Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Social Media Coordinator oversees our social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and is in charge of implementing marketing campaigns and outreach programs for The Bottom Line. Social Media Coordinator also works closely with the Web Editor, Marketing Director, and Advertising Director to build our social media presence. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend weekly editorial board meetings, during which the Marketing Director will provide weekly marketing reports. Such reports should include updates and ideas on recruitment and outreach campaigns. 
  • If the Social Media Coordinator is not able to attend editorial board meetings, they must notify the executive editors to maintain good communication.
  • In charge of implementing social media campaigns created by the Marketing Director, gathering research, sending out surveys, etc – for example: Edboard Spotlights, Staff Spotlights, Issue Highlights, Behind-the-Scenes, etc   
  • Highlight all of our articles on our social media pages. This responsibility includes skimming each article to write a descriptive blurb for each post.
The Bottom Line: Video Editor
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Video editors are expected to lead, hire and manage a video production team. Video editors are required to keep up to date with current events as they happen and create a consistent schedule for video posting. Video editors are to report updates during editorial board and/or executive board about recent developments in terms of video equipment requests, social media posts, and website posts. Video editors are expected to work independently and manage own production schedules with minimal guidance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Pitches and edits all video content
  • Leads bi-weekly video team meeting
  • Builds social media and website presence and promotes TBL video team by maintaining consistent posting schedule
  • Works with section editors and executive editors to curate ideas relevant to stories assigned during that week
The A.S. Queer Commission shall serve as an educational and advocacy forum for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT), Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI) student's rights, with a commitment to representing and improving the status of LGBTQI students on campus and in the community. The A.S. Queer Commission is working toward becoming a diverse group of members that increases awareness, educates, elicits appreciation, offers insights, towards the LGBTQI community at UCSB and also the Tri-County areas. The Commission will also work together with other campus and community groups to overcome problems such as homophobia, heterosexism, transphobia, biphobia, hate incidents/crimes and other forms of oppression.

A.S. Queer Commission: Administrative Chair
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the Administrative Chair:

    1. Record and be responsible for distribution of minutes to members, officers, and Senate.
      1. Distribute minutes to members upon request.
      2. Keep a record of all meeting attendees and an updated list of all voting members.
    2. Maintain an updated record of the budget that will be updated weekly and includes all expenditures of the commission and distribute to all officers on a regular basis.
    3. Record and be responsible for Pride minutes.
      1. Distribute Pride minutes to members in A.S. Trans and Queer Commission on a weekly basis.
    4. Present tri-weekly reports on what funds remain in the budget for the quarter for Trans & Queer Commission.
    5. Hold two (2) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
    6. Maintain an updated record of the history of stipulations given by Queer Commission to organizations we have funded.
    7. Work with Co-Chairs to address all emails in a timely fashion.
    8. Outreach to community organizations (such as the RCSGD, Black Quare, La Familia de Colores, etc.) at the beginning of every quarter to ensure a bridge of communication is maintained to reassure Trans & Queer Commission’s commitment to funding LGBTQIA+ events.
    9. Attend all Pride Meetings. 
A.S. Queer Commission: Co-Chair(s)
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 2

Duties and Powers of the Co-Chairs of the A.S. Trans & Queer Commission:

    1. Stay abreast of the political environment in the community.
    2. Facilitate all Commission meetings or, if unable, delegate said responsibility to another officer.
    3. Handle public relations for the Commission and serve as the official spokesperson(s) for the Commission.
    4. Coordinate the operations of all special projects and attempt to be of help in any problem or issue that may arise.
    5. Hold a minimum of three (3) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
    6. Be responsible for the fiscal management of the Commission and for checking and maintaining the Trans & Queer Commission email in collaboration with the Administrative Chair.
    7. Prepare the Commission’s budget for the following year.
    8. Present at least two (2) reports to the Senate per quarter regarding the activities of the Commission.
    9. AS Quarterly each quarter.
    10. Be available for reference with respect to questions and inquiries on past Commissions.
    11. Have a working relationship with all of the A.S. Executive Officers, and keep the A.S. Executive Offices accountable to issues pertaining to the trans & queer community.
    12. Coordinate a quarterly retreat for all of the Commission’s membership in order to create strategy charts for the Commission’s special projects, as well as create a schedule of deadlines and events for the quarter.
    13. Meet with each Trans & Queer Commission officer at the beginning of each quarter (and follow up with an additional meeting if necessary) to keep officers accountable and aware of their position’s responsibilities, expectations, and project(s).
    14. Recruit Co-Chairs if not selected during Spring Elections.
    15. Collect quarterly progress reports from each board member by Week 9 of every quarter.
      1. To attend meetings scheduled by the A.S. COSWB Womxn’s Health Coordinator
    16. Attend all Pride Meetings.
A.S. Queer Commission: Emerging Leader Commissioner
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 2

Duties and Powers of Emerging Leader Commissioner:

    1. Emerging Leader Commissioners are first-year and/or transfer students who are experiencing their first year with the UCSB LGBTQIA+ community.  A non-first year student who is an emerging leader in the UCSB LGBTQIA+ community can be appointed to this position with a two-thirds (2/3) majority approval by the voting membership.
    2. Work in collaboration with the rest of the elected membership in order to cultivate knowledge of the climate and the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community.
    3. Assist with projects and events initiated by the commission (including, but not limited to, the Pride events and projects).
    4. Serve two (2) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
    5. Work with the Trans & GNC Coordinator to plan and execute two (2) community dine-outs per academic year.
    6. Attend all Pride Meetings.
A.S. Queer Commission: External Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the External Coordinator:

    1. Stay abreast of the political environment and issues pertaining to the trans & queer community on a local, State-wide and National level and give a brief update to the commission at each meeting.  
    2. Serve as a liaison and attend to state and union wide organizations such as University of California Student Association (UCSA), the Office of the External Vice President of Local Affairs, the  Office of the External Vice President of State Affairs, and the University of California LGBTQIA+ Steering Committee (SCOM/UCQC) and to the greater University of California queer and trans community.
    3. Bring LGBTQIA+ visibility to the state-wide/national forefront by maintaining a working relationship with Lobby Corps.
    4. Hold a minimum of two (2) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
    5. Work on outreach to the surrounding Tri-County queer high school/youth, and/or alumni communities.
    6. Attend all Pride Meetings. 
A.S. Queer Commission: Internal Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the Internal Coordinator:

    1. Stay abreast of the political environment on the campus community.
    2. Serve as a liaison to other campus organizations whose mission statement seeks to improve the status of students with queer sexualities and genders and their allies such as, but not limited to: Queer and Trans Community, Friendly Undergraduate Queers in it Together (FUQIT), La Familia De Colores, Black Quare, Queer Asian Pacific Islanders (QAPI), Keshet, Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM).
    3. The Internal Coordinator shall serve as the co-chair of the Queer Leadership Council Meetings alongside a representative of the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity. They will be involved with the planning and facilitation of Queer Leadership Council meetings meant to provide space for Queer and Trans organizations to come together and update each other on their events, projects, and allow them to have a unified voice.
    4. During weeks 1-3, the internal coordinator shall meet with the professional staff of the RCSGD to begin the planning for the Queer Leadership Council and Queer Town Hall.
    5. Work to outreach to the queer and trans community by gaining and building membership.
    6. Maintain maximum communication (i.e. weekly updates) with Trans & Queer (QT) organizations, specifically about UCSB Pride Week, to ensure maximum participation from all QT organizations on-campus.
    7. Hold a minimum of two (2) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
    8. Attend all Pride Meetings. 
A.S. Queer Commission: International Student Engagement Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the International Student Engagement Coordinator:

    1. International Coordinators are international students who are newly introduced to UCSB and the UCSB LGBTQIA+ community.
    2. Stay abreast of the political environment and issues pertaining to the Trans & Queer Community on an international level and give brief updates to the commission at each meeting.
    3. Serve as a liaison & attend meetings to other campus organizations whose mission statement seeks to improve the status of students with queer sexualities and genders for international students and their allies, such as Queer Asian Pacific Islanders (QTAPI) and UndocuQueer and UndocuTrans.
    4. Work with the Vice (Pride) Chairs to ensure at least one international outreach/advocacy event is planned for UCSB Pride Week.
    5. Hold a minimum of two (2) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
    6. Attend all Pride Meetings. 
A.S. Queer Commission: Media and Marketing Commissioner
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the Media and Marketing Commissioner:      

    1. Maintain the website and social media groups, pages, and accounts and update them regularly with events the commission organizes and sponsors, with articles and news stories relevant to the queer and trans community at UCSB and beyond.
    2. Create flyers for the commission’s events, programming and board member projects.
    3. Oversee the overall aesthetic of the commission and maintain a professional and clean image for the organization (this includes updating websites, graphics, logos, banners, etc. at any time when deemed necessary).
    4. Actively be working on a project that will bring positive change to the queer community. Create a strategy chart and give themselves a set of deadlines that will lead to the end of the quarter or the completion of the project. Revise deadlines as the project advances. At the end of each quarter, turn in a progress report and indicate potential changes or improvements.
    5. Work with the Administrative Chair to publish the minutes taken at every meeting, including those taken during Pride Committee meetings, on the official A.S. Trans and Queer Commission website.
    6. Attend all Pride Meetings. 
A.S. Queer Commission: Pride Commissioner(s)
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 2

Duties and Powers of Pride Commissioners:

    1. Stay abreast of the political environment of the campus community.
    2. Begin a rough list of events for Pride week and assist the Vice Co-Chairs by the end of Fall quarter. In addition to helping construct the Pride meetings, they will assist other board members with their projects. By the start of Winter Quarter, they will begin actively organizing Pride. By the ninth week of Winter quarter complete all contracts and funding for Pride.
    3. Hold two (2) regularly scheduled office hours.
    4. Assist the Internal Coordinator in planning/executing QLC townhall meetings.
    5. Attend all QTLC meetings.
    6. Attend all Pride Meetings. 
A.S. Queer Commission: Queer & Trans People of Color (QTPOC) Engagement Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of Queer & Trans People of Color (QTPOC) Engagement Coordinator:

    1. Queer & Trans People of Color Engagement Coordinator is a dedicated leader within the UCSB LGBTQIA+ community. A non-QTPOC student who is an emerging leader in the UCSB LGBTQIA+ community can be appointed to this position with a two-thirds (2/3) majority approval by the voting membership. 
    2. Serve as a liaison to other campus organizations that are QTPOC oriented  whose mission statement seeks to improve the status of students with queer sexualities and genders and their allies such as, but not limited to Black Quare, La Familia de Colores, and Queer Asian Pacific Islanders.
    3. Work with the RCSGD to plan at minimum one (1) event dedicated to the outreach/advocacy of QTPOC at UCSB per quarter. 
    4. Actively be working on a project that will bring positive change to the queer and trans community. Create a strategy chart and give themselves a set of deadlines that will lead to the end of the quarter or the completion of the project. Revise deadlines as the project advances. At the end of each quarter, turn in a progress report and indicate potential changes or improvements.
    5. Hold a minimum of two (2) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
    6. Attend all Pride Meetings. 
A.S. Queer Commission: Special Project Commissioner(s)
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 2

Duties and Powers of Special Project Commissioners:            

    1. Special Projects Commissioners will actively work on special projects that will benefit the status of LGBTQIA+ students at UCSB.
    2. Create a strategy chart and give themselves a set of deadlines that will lead to completion of the project.  Revise deadlines as the project advances.  At the end of the quarter turn in a debrief of the progress made in the quarter and any changes the project may need.
    3. Keep an updated list of current ongoing projects.
    4. Shall actively seek advice/meet with the Co-Chairs to learn and develop new skills and to review project goals when projects progress or change.
    5. With the help of the Emerging Leaders Commissioners, plan and execute at least one (1) event per quarter promoting the Trans & Queer Commissions mission statement.
    6. Hold two (2) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
    7. Attend all Pride Meetings.
A.S. Queer Commission: Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Advocacy Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Advocacy Coordinator:

    1. Serve as a liaison to the Trans Task Force and other trans-specific organizations on campus such as, Trans People of Color Coalition, the Society for Accessible and Safe Spaces (S.A.S.S.) and Transgender Social Group (TSG). 
    2. Serve as a liaison to Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network (SBTAN).
    3. Be aware of and advocate for the needs of trans and gender non-conforming students.
    4. Hold an event during Pride Week with the intent of creating community spaces for trans and gender non-conforming students.
    5. In Winter & Spring quarter, hold a focus group for trans students in collaboration with CAPS,  Residential and Community Living, Student Health and the RCSGD.
    6. Hold two (2) office hours per week.
    7. Work with the emerging Leader Commissioners to plan and execute two (2) community dine-outs per academic year.
A.S. Queer Commission: UndocuQT Advocacy Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the UndocuQT Advocacy Coordinator:

    1. Serve as a liaison to the Undocumented community on campus, specifically UndocuQueer and UndocuTrans services; including, but not limited to, the UCSB Undocumented Student Services (USS), Empowerment Circle at CAPS, the Monarch Lounge, Improving Dreams Equality Access and Success (IDEAS), and the UCSB UndocuQueer/UndocuTrans.
    2. Be aware of and advocate for the needs of LGBTQIA+ Undocumented folk.
    3. Plan and execute a minimum of one (1) event per quarter, with the intent of creating community spaces for UndocuQueer/UndocuTrans students on campus; with one of these events mandated to be held during PRIDE Week, in collaboration with PRIDE Committee during Spring Quarter.
    4. Work with other organizations on campus that help provide visibility for UndocuQueer and UndocuTrans folk (conferences, events, programs, etc.)
    5. Hold a minimum of two (2) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
    6. Attend all Pride Meetings.
A.S. Queer Commission: Vice Co-Chair(s)
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 2

Duties and Powers of the Vice Co-Chairs:

    1. Vice Co-Chairs will serve as the Co-Chairs of the Pride Meetings and be in charge of constructing and facilitating the Pride Meetings and plan UCSB/Isla Vista Pride.
    2. Report progress of the Pride Meetings to the rest of the Associated Students Queer Commission Weekly.
    3. Begin a rough schedule and budget for Pride week and Pride meetings by the end of Fall quarter. In addition to constructing the Pride meetings, they will assist other board members with their projects. By the start of Winter Quarter, they will begin actively organizing Pride. By the ninth week of Winter quarter complete all contracts and funding for Pride.
    4. Responsible for outreaching to appoint Vice-Chairs by the end of Spring Quarter in a timely manner if not elected during Spring Elections.
    5. Hold a minimum of three (3) regularly scheduled office hours per week.
    6. Assume all duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Co-Chairs.
To promote the social, academic and future career success of Transfer Students at UCSB. The Transfer Student Alliance will accomplish this goal by amplifying the need for transfer resources and promoting community events, participating in state and national conferences to better understanding of transfer student needs, and keep in constant communication with California Community Colleges. The Transfer Student Alliance will help to facilitate and implement a smooth transition for transfer students and giving visibility to the Transfer Student community, promoting inclusivity, and providing a platform for transfer student innovation and success. The reach of the Transfer Student Alliance shall go beyond the UCSB campus and should try to work with other campuses Transfer Alliances and/or Transfer Student Resources.
TSA: Chair
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and powers of the Chair:

1) Schedule, attend and oversee all weekly meetings of the Committee, or send a proxy when unable to attend. 

2) Be the official spokesperson for the committee 

3) Have ultimate responsibility for the fiscal management of the entire committee 

4) Present quarterly reports to the Senate 

5) Shall schedule, attend and facilitate all weekly officer meetings to discuss updates, concerns, and current or future projects. Officer meetings will be held if deemed necessary. 

6) Oversee/conduct meetings, ensure board members are completing each of their tasks, take on any projects/events/workshops that need assistance, make sure updates are made on the agenda in a timely manner, update the Transfer Student Alliance Facebook page, respond to emails in a timely manner, update OrgSync, keep in contact with our partners/faculty/advisor/staff. 

7) Set a minimum of three (3) office hours per week in a regularly scheduled location 

TSA: Co-Chair
Position Length: 1 year
Number of Openings: 2

Duties and powers of the Co-Chair:

    1. Schedule, attend and oversee all weekly meetings of the Committee, or send a proxy when unable to attend.
    2. Be the official spokesperson for the committee
    3. Have ultimate responsibility for the fiscal management of the entire committee
    4. Present quarterly reports to the Senate
    5. Shall schedule, attend and facilitate all weekly officer meetings to discuss updates, concerns, and current or future projects. Officer meetings will be held if deemed necessary.
    6. Oversee/conduct meetings, ensure board members are completing each of their tasks, take on any projects/events/workshops that need assistance, make sure updates are made on the agenda in a timely manner, update the Transfer Student Alliance Facebook page, respond to emails in a timely manner, update Shoreline, keep in contact with our partners/faculty/advisor/staff.
    7. Set a minimum of three (3) office hours per week in a regularly scheduled location.
    8. Shall each plan and coordinate 2 events per quarter.
TSA: Communications Director
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Communications Director:

    1. Be able to execute other board members ideas through eye-catching graphics.
    2. Shall design promotional items, artwork, and marketing for TSA, TSA website administration, and communications/social media campaigns for TSA. 
    3. Manage TSA Social Media accounts and promote engagement among our social media subscribers.
      1. Website Team: Update all outdated tabs on Website (Welcome page, Board Member page, Events page) and include all upcoming and current projects. Post photos taken from events. Update Google Calendar weekly to include board members office hours, general meetings and upcoming events.
      2. Instagram Team: Shall make daily effort on Instagram to communicate with the public and enhance the image of TSA. Post questions or engaging material on Insta story. Reply to all inquiries through direct messenger. Post event flyers on the feed and life pictures/videos/boomerangs on Insta story.
      3. Facebook Team: Create all upcoming events on Facebook with a unique heading picture. Add co-hosts to the event. Invite all board members, other organizations and friends to the event. Encourage other board members to share the event with others to maximize visibility.
    4. Shall carry out all other matters as recommended by the TSA Board.
    5. Print out flyers for tabling and other distribution at A.S. publishing.
    6. Work with the Event Coordinator, Internal Director, and External Director for Event advertisement and planning.
    7. Shall fulfill all needs related to public relations for TSA.
    8. Shall take photos at events and share on all social media.
    9. Shall plan and coordinate (3) events per year.
    10. Hold (2) Office Hours.
    11. Shall recruit and manage a communication subcommittee to oversee and provide assistance on communication needs and goals.
TSA: Diversity Director
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Diversity Director:

    1. Report to the Co-Chairs and committee as to what are the set goals and objectives. This should be reported at least once a school quarter. Preferably at the beginning of each quarter.
    2. Coordinate with Internal and External Directors to plan events that promote diversity for the transfer community.
    3. Focus on diversity among Transfer students in the aspects of all races, ethnicities, creeds, and sexual orientation.
    4. Advocate for diversity inclusion during board meetings and board goals.
    5. Serve as a liaison with campus organizations and campus resource centers, who serve specific diverse backgrounds, and mutually promote events through social platforms. Work together with these campus organizations and resource centers to plan events together to promote diverse identities within the transfer community.
    6. Plan a transfer diversity panel with willing campus organizations and campus resource centers to promote diverse experiences faced by the transfer community. This panel will also promote an open discussion on these issues, as well as how the community can work together to minimize these issues.
    7. Seek out possible sponsors and advocates of transfer diversity within the local community. Possible Scholarship award opportunities for transfer students of diverse backgrounds. This will also increase public awareness of the transfer community.
    8. Highlight diverse transfer student role models.
    9. Promote and participate if possible in volunteer programs that help members of minority backgrounds.
    10. Hold (2) office hours in a regularly scheduled location.
    11. Shall plan and coordinate (3) events per year.
TSA: Events Coordinator
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Events Coordinator:

    1. Shall assist board members in planning their required quarterly events. 
    2. Shall work closely with the Internal/Accountability Director and the External Director in event planning and coordination.
    3. Shall be one of the (3) leading TSA board members for the Transfer Graduation Committee.
    4. Hold (2) office hours in a regularly scheduled location.
    5. Shall plan and coordinate (3) events per year.
TSA: External Director
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and powers of External Director:

    1. The External Director’s primary responsibility is to create an outreach event for incoming/admitted transfer students from the local community colleges of the Santa Barbara/Ventura County.
    2. In doing so, they must market out the outreach event to both UCSB transfer students and admitted transfer students from the CCs for the outreach event.
    3. They must establish an external affairs committee who will help them create the outreach event agenda, a budget, and ensure that they receive funding from the Student Initiated Outreach Program (SIOP).
    4. There will be instances where they’ll need to present their transfer outreach program to different committees and groups throughout school.
    5. Shall assist Internal/Accountability Director and Events Coordinator in event planning and coordinating.
    6. Shall carry out all other matters as prescribed by TSA board.
    7. Shall stay in communication with other campuses, both Community Colleges and 4 year institutions, Transfer Student Alliances and/or Transfer Student Resource Centers.
    8. Shall reach out to Non-Voting Member Entities to ensure they have a liaison representative present at TSA meetings and to open communication for potential collaboration.
    9. Serve as a liaison between Associated Students UCSB Transfer Student Alliance and Santa Barbara City College Student Government.
    10. Hold (2) office hours in a regularly scheduled location.
    11. Shall plan and coordinate (3) events per year.
TSA: Health and Wellness Director
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of the Health and Wellness Director:

    1. Responsible for relaying information regarding health and wellness to the TSA board and its members.
    2. Responsible for keeping up with all board members and checking in with them.
    3. Responsible opening dialogue with CAPS and other student health services, to inform them about issues facing transfer students specifically.
    4. Shall implement social icebreakers during meetings to make meetings more sociable.
    5. Hold (2) office hours in a regularly scheduled location.
    6. Shall plan and coordinate (3) events per year.
TSA: Internal Director
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and powers of Internal Director:

    1. The principal responsibilities of the Internal Director are to monitor the status of and facilitate the board’s direction and oversight of policies and procedures related to the board.
    2. They must maintain communication with faculty, advisors, and other professionals that work closely with the boards or that could contribute to our mission and purpose.
    3. The Internal Director should monitor the effectiveness of the board’s procedures and members and voice any changes that could be beneficial to making the board more efficient.
    4. Ensure that all board members successfully implement their (3) required yearly events.
    5. Hold (2) office hours in a regularly scheduled location.
    6. Vice-chair all sub committees.
TSA: Secretary / Historian
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of Secretary/Historian:

    1. Shall keep the corporate seal and apply it to legal documents.
    2. Shall take roll count votes and keeps control of the organizations administrative records resolutions and documents.
    3. Shall post meeting agenda 72 hours prior to meetings
    4. Shall assist Vice-Chairs with facilitation of meetings
    5. Shall carry out all other matters as prescribed by the TSA board.
    6. Shall take notes of every meeting and post them at least 3 days after said meeting.
    7. Shall assist Vice-Chairs with any announcements or assignments.
    8. Understands the rules of Parli-Pro and ensures that proper Parli-Pro is followed during the meetings.
    9. Oversee the TIPS program mentors and serve as a liaison for the program.
    10. Hold (2) office hours in a regularly scheduled location.
    11. Shall plan and coordinate (3) events per year.
TSA: Transfer Graduation Committee Liaison
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties of Transfer Graduation Committee Liaison:

    1. Shall be appointed to a minimum of two-subcommittees.
    2. Shall carry out all matters as prescribed by the TSA Board.
    3. Shall provide suggestions to the board on how to make meetings a more social and safe space for transfers.
    4. Hold two (2) office hours in a regularly scheduled location.
    5. Shall plan and coordinate three (3) events per year.
TSA: Treasurer
Position Length: 1 academic year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and powers of the Treasurer:

    1. Shall have charge and custody of all funds of this chapter and will deposit the funds as required by the TSA board, keep and maintain adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions, and render reports and accountings to the TSA board.
    2. Shall assume the duties of the Co-Chairs in the absence of any of the Co-Chairs.
    3. Shall co-sign, with the Chair and Co-Chair, the financial statements for TSA board.
    4. Shall prepare and submit request for funding to various funding sources at the direction of the Chair.
    5. Create and submit a budget report for the budget process for the next fiscal year and present to Finance Committee.
    6. Hold (2) office hours in a regularly scheduled location.
    7. Shall plan and coordinate (3) events per year.
UCSB TV strives to keep UCSB students and faculty informed about on campus events, sports, and news by providing weekly video updates. UCSB TV aims to promote Associated Students by keeping the campus fully informed throughout the year.

UCSB TV: Contributor ‒ General Assignment Reporter
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Contributor ‒ General Assignment Reporter: A non-paid role open to anyone who wishes to apply per A.S. guidelines. General assignment reporters are responsible for covering on-campus, Isla Vista, and Santa Barbara County related news events. Reporters split the workload evenly based on their availability and story-coverage preference. Responsibilities include: pitching stories at weekly meetings, sourcing and conducting interviews for stories, and working alongside video editors and videographers in segment production.

UCSB TV: Contributor ‒ Sports Reporter
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Contributor ‒ Sports Reporter: A non-paid role open to anyone who wishes to apply per A.S. guidelines. Sports reporters are responsible for covering UCSB sports related news and events, with the workload being evenly distributed between the sports team based on availability. Responsibilities include: pitching stories at weekly meetings, sourcing and conducting interviews for stories, and working alongside video editors and videographers in segment production.

UCSB TV: News-Director
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 2

News-Director: As News Director, you must demonstrate leadership by guiding a team of news, sports, and editorial reporters. You must also provide direction on story development, ensure strong collaboration across teams, and support reporters in producing high-quality content. Additionally, you will oversee the production of news packages for the UCSB TV website, and review and edit scripts and articles before they are published on our social media platforms and website to maintain accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

UCSB TV: Video Editor
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 2

Video Editor: Video Editors are responsible for the edit and uploading of each episode. Editor responsibilities include: attending weekly meetings, organizing files into Box, putting together an edit for assigned segments, placing each edited segment into one cohesive episode and adding assets to the final edit including watermarks, transitions, lower thirds, and our intro. Editors also create the Thumbnail for each YouTube upload and upload the final edit of the episode to our YouTube.

UCSB TV: Videographer
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 2

Videographer: The videographers are responsible for filming all news stories in studio and in different locations around the Santa Barbara and Isla Vista community. Videographers are expected to commit time to film location shoots and split the workload evenly based on their availability. Responsibilities include: assembling equipment for shooting, setting up camera, ensuring adequate lighting and audio quality during in studio shoots, and filming all segments.

The Zero Waste Committee strives to promote reduction, reuse and recycling of all materials used on the UCSB campus and the surrounding community. The Zero Waste Committee also aims to promote composting, the use of composted products including organic fertilizer, and to increase the ecological literacy on the UCSB campus and in the surrounding community. The committee promotes the buying of recycled and sustainable products on the UCSB campus and in the surrounding community. The committee also works closely with other environmental groups throughout the community in efforts to reduce the overall ecological footprint humans have on their local ecosystems. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucsbzerowaste/

Zero Waste Committee: Co-Chair
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the ASZWC Co-Chair:

a. Plan, schedule and facilitate all ASZWC meetings.

b. Attend every meeting unless an excused absence is obtained. Maintain necessary communication with the committee regardless of attendance.

c. Coordinate the activities of the Committee members, subcommittees and volunteers.

d. Serve as the official representative and spokesperson of the ASZWC .

e. Attend at least one (1) Senate meeting per quarter to report on the activity of the Committee.

f. Office hours are made by appointment. Meet with all individuals twice per quarter, ideally once in the beginning and the other at the end.

g. Attend AS Assembly each quarter.

h. Attend AS Sustainability Coalition meetings and other relevant meetings as necessary.

i. Attend meetings with AS Staff Advisor as needed.

j. Provide training to Committee members on project planning and structure of Associated Students.

k. Communicate with the entities of Associated Students on a regular basis.

l. Act in the capacity of any officer position in the event of that person’s absence.

m. Maintain records of progress for current and future ZWC members.

n. One committee member will be assigned by the chair, or be the chair themselves, to act as the liaison to the Menstrual Health and Equity Coalition in the following ways:

    i. To attend meetings scheduled by the A.S. COSWB Womxn’s Health Coordinator

    ii. To actively support and advance the mission of MHEC by cultivating the progress of menstrual health product accessibility on campus

    iii. To report back to their committee on the work of MHEC

Zero Waste Committee: Festival Coordinator
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the ASZWC Zero Waste Festival Coordinator:

a. Serve as a liaison between the Zero Waste Committee and other campus organizations or other entities (both on and off campus) for the Zero Waste Festival

b. Attend every meeting unless an excused absence is obtained. Maintain necessary communication with the committee regardless of attendance.

c. Organize a Zero Waste Festival Planning Team to help with tasks related to the Zero Waste Festival.

d. Hold the Zero Waste Festival in Winter Quarter.

e. Allocate funding for the expenses of the Zero Waste Festival.

f. Meet with Co-Chairs and Advisor at least twice per quarter.

g. Maintain records of progress for current and future ZWC members.

Zero Waste Committee: Internal Outreach Coordinator
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the ASZWC Internal Outreach Coordinator:

1) Serve as a liaison between the Zero Waste Committee and other campus organizations or other entities (both on and off campus) by giving a weekly report on other group activities and projects in addition to maintaining a list of contacts from other entities.
2) Attend every meeting unless an excused absence is obtained. Maintain necessary communication with the committee regardless of attendance.
3) Attend all or ensure attendance at ECOalition meetings and report back to the committee.
4) Meet with Co-Chairs at least twice per quarter.
5) Maintain records of progress for current and future ZWC members.
6) Attend the annual Zero Waste Festival, one tabling event per quarter, and one committee event per quarter unless an excused absence is obtained

Zero Waste Committee: Special Projects Coordinator
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the ASZWC Special Projects Coordinator:

1) Identify, develop, and lead special projects that advance UCSB’s zero waste goals, including waste reduction, reuse systems, composting, and circular economy initiatives.
2) Coordinate with campus partners (such as student organizations, campus departments, and sustainability programs like the Environmental Leadership Incubator) to support project development and implementation.
3 ) Research and applying for grant opportunities to fund special projects
4) Attend every meeting unless an excused absence is obtained. Maintain necessary communication with the committee regardless of attendance.
5) Meet with Co-Chairs and Advisor at least twice per quarter.
6) Maintain records of progress for current and future ZWC members.
7) Attend the annual Zero Waste Festival, one tabling event per quarter, and one committee event per quarter unless an excused absence is obtained.

Zero Waste Committee: Treasurer
Position Length: One Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1

Duties and Powers of the ASZWC Treasurer:

a. Oversee the fiscal management of the committee.

b. Attend every meeting unless an excused absence is obtained. Maintain necessary communication with the committee regardless of attendance.

c. Prepare the committee’s budget request for the following year in conjunction with the Co-Chairs and present at Budget Hearing.

d. Manage all requisition forms.

e. Know the current standing of the Zero Waste Committee’s budget and expenditures at all times.

f. Available at the chairs’ request to aid in any money-related matters.

g. Manage Zero Waste Committee’s compostable products program including but not limited to tracking the invoices, revenue report, requisitions and updated stock inventory.

h. Track funding requests and check their eligibility with AS Funding Guidelines.

i. Provide financial reports on a monthly basis.

j. Attend A.S. Sustainability Coalition meetings and other relevant meetings as necessary.

k. Meet with Co-Chairs and Advisor at least twice per quarter.

l. Maintain records of progress for current and future ZWC members.

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