2013 Application for New and Returning Members

Who we are The Student Advancement Committee assists the ACES Office of Advancement in its friend-raising and fundraising activities. As college ambassadors, members represent the student body at numerous college and alumni events and programs both on and off-campus. SAC also allows you the opportunity to assist the college in recruitment of prospective students. You might have seen us around the ACES campus in orange and navy polo shirts and khakis helping with the following events: Annual Events: 2012-2013 Highlights: Thanking Drives Alumni Board Luncheon Jonathan Baldwin Turner Banquet Hosting alumni and college donors Tassel Turn Orange and Blue Days Alumni gatherings across the state ExplorACES Salute to Agriculture Day Fall retreat at Allerton Park Admitted Student Receptions ACES Award of Merit College Connection/Round Barn Society Membership Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors in the College of ACES are encouraged to apply for Selection membership in SAC. Students are selected based on application and interview scores, and serve a full one-year term starting May 2013. Typically 30 students are accepted. If selected it is a one year term. If you are gone for a semester (i.e. study abroad/student teaching) you can still apply, we will accept up to 5 part-time members. All current members wishing to continue their service are required to reapply annually.

Students with demonstrated leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and an interest in meeting and hosting diverse groups of people are encouraged to apply.

Requirements Represent the College of ACES with dignity, enthusiasm, and pride Participate in committee events and activities Participate in monthly meetings Maintain academic success Be a team player

In addition to the annual events listed above, SAC collaborates with the Office of Advancement for outreach events and programs hosted with various college constituencies. All of these activities are enhanced through SAC planning and participation.
Applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee and names of those selected for an interview will be posted outside suite 115 of the ACES Library on April 2nd. At that time, you will need to sign up for an interview in suite 115 of the ACES Library. You must be signed up by Friday, April 5th at 5:00 p.m. Final interview schedule will be posted on April 8th in suite 115 ACES Library.

Interviews will be conducted during the evenings of April 10th and 11th, 2013. Professional attire is required for the interviews. Both the application and formal interview will be used to determine membership in the Student Advancement Committee. All questions should be directed to Morgan Booth at booth5@illinois.edu or Gage Braley at braley1@illinois.edu.

Please return completed application by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25nd to: vealt@illinois.edu. Candidate ID: ____________
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SAC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Name: Campus Address: Email: Phone:

Hometown:

Year in school:

Major: Are you currently employed? How did you find out about SAC?

GPA: If yes, where?

Will you be studying abroad, student teaching, or participating in an off-campus internship during the: Fall semester? Spring semester?

On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following questions (limit to three typed, double-spaced pages). List current and past extra-curricular activities, including leadership positions held. Please list College of ACES activities first. If you are a freshman, you may include high school activities. (Resume should not be included) If you are a member of a fraternity or sorority, please list it as a fraternity/sorority, not the specific name. Also, please refrain from listing your hometown or other identifying comments.
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Why do you want to join the Student Advancement Committee and what do you hope to gain personally from this experience?
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What assets would you bring to the Student Advancement Committee and how would those be helpful?
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If you were asked by an alumna or alumnus to describe what you enjoy most about the College of ACES, list three experiences or influences that you would include in your response.
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What does professionalism mean to you?