Student OrgsStudent Educator's Association (SEA)

Statement Of Purpose/ Mission
The SEA provides many opportunities outside the Department of Education for students wishing to complete a teacher education program. These opportunities include teacher panels, speakers from other colleges and universities, faculty forums from area school districts, and a host of other activities. The mission of the Student Educators Association is to promote interest and enthusiasm for the professional field of education, foster communication between Education majors and Education Department faculty, and promote/provide information regarding current educational issues. We also actively pursue professional development opportunities such as resume building and various speakers throughout the year. In addition, we host networking event with the goal of connecting students with current and former teachers and administrators in order to expand members' professional network and facilitate support for future teachers.
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Constitution

Article I. Name

The name of this organization is the Student Educators Association of Gustavus Adolphus College 

Article II. Purpose

The purpose of the Student Educators Association is to bring together current members and prospective members of the Education department at Gustavus Adolphus College. Members can see Article IV for membership requirements. Members can run for positions when the President or board members end their term. Membership depends on the maintaining of the requirements listed below. 

Article III. Membership of the Board: Board members must be present at all meetings, contact the president if any conflicts arise.

  1. President - Term Length: Two semesters
    1. Run bi-weekly meetings with board members
    2. Run bi-weekly meetings with full membership
    3. Stay in contact with advisor(s)
    4. Running the ordering of the Gustie Teacher sweatshirt
    5. Create meeting agenda for board and full organization meetings
    6. Meet with any outside organizations who wish to partner with SEA
    7. Answer any questions from board members or members and direct them elsewhere as needed
    8. Complete any other duties that may arise through the course of their term
  2. Vice President (training to be President) - Term Length: One semester 
    1. Assist President with organization duties
    2. Will be trained into the President position
  3. KDP Chair - Term Length: Two semesters
    1. Keep track of KDP member status and due status 
    2. Plan and host initiation 
    3. Working with the Executive Administrator of the Education Department to get cords for graduation 
    4. Stay in contact with advisor(s)
    5. Assist with SEA as needed 
  4. Event Coordinator -  Term Length: Two Semesters
    1. Primary contact person for all event planning
    2. Responsible for reserving spaces for event
    3. Talking with the Executive Administrator of the Education Department for finances 
  5. Social Media - Term length: One semester
    1. Run the social media accounts for SEA (Instagram)
    2. Post for events and meetings with times and dates
  6. Merchandise - Term Length: One Semester
    1. Send an interest form to the organization with potential designs and prices 
    2. Designing and ordering merchandise from the chosen retailer 
    3. Collect payment from members for the merchandise 
    4. Distribute the merchandise when it comes in 
    5. Stay in contact with the President with updates regarding the merchandise
  7. Secretary - Length: Two semesters 
    1. Keep track of membership status
    2. Create and keep track of the volunteer hours spreadsheet
    3. Provide the Executive Administrator of the Education Department names of graduating seniors who are eligible to receive cords
  8. Treasurer - Length: Two semesters
    1. Work with the Executive Administrator of the Education Department to create and keep track of the SEA budget for the year
    2. Plan and contact the Executive Administrator of the Education Department to purchase items for events and graduation cords

Article IV. Membership 

  1. In order to receive Student Educators Association cords upon their graduation from Gustavus Adolphus College and maintain membership in the organization members must:
    1. Take part in fifteen hours of community service within the Gustavus Community or St.Peter community within the school year
    2. Complete the beginning and end of year survey at the required times 
      1. Within the first and last month of the academic school year
    3. Attend half of all meetings and events for the organization

Article V. Advisor Policy 

Student Educators Association has two advisors that help run Student Educators Association for any needs. When a new President is elected, the advisors are a source of contact should any questions come up. The former president may be available to answer questions as well, though they may be in practicum or student teaching so this will need to be confirmed with them first. Board members can go to either the advisors or the current President. 

Article VI. Proposals to Change the Constitution 

Amendments may be done within any time period while the club is running. Board members may vote on any new amendments. Voting must be done within the meeting period, and it must be a majority vote of board members

 
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