The following message was sent to all New Paltz students by email on March 8.
Hello SUNY New Paltz students,
The process for the Student Association elections for 2022-2023 are underway! We want to inform you all about the positions we have open in this cycle! Any student can run for these positions by completing a candidacy form on ENGAGE (click here).
For those who are unaware who we are or need a reminder, the Student Association is the primary student governing body of SUNY New Paltz. We are composed of three branches: the Executive Board, the Senate, and the Judicial Board. The Student Association has many responsibilities, such as overseeing the $1.3 million budget made up of the student activity fee, writing and passing legislation regarding issues on campus, and meeting with the college administration to discuss current affairs and be a voice for the student body. This is a wonderful leadership opportunity to build your communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills as well as network on campus. Position descriptions are all outlined in the candidacy form.
The following Executive Board positions that will be open during elections are:
President
Executive Vice President
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Governance
Vice President of Finance
Vice President of Programming
Vice President of Communication & Marketing
The following Student Senator Representative positions that will be open during elections are:
14 Residence Halls Representatives (1 per hall)
2 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
1 School of Business
1 School of Education
1 School of Fine & Performing Arts
1 School of Science & Engineering
4 Undergraduate Student Class Representatives (1 per class) based on Credits: Freshman (0-30), Sophomore (31-60), Junior (61-90), Senior (91+)
2 Representatives Elected at Large
1 Graduate Student
2 Commuter Students
1 International Student
1 Transfer Student
Candidacy forms are available on Engage and the deadline to submit is Tuesday, March 22nd at 12:00 noon. Voting will take place from April 5th until April 7th at 12:00 noon.
Please feel free to reach out to me at vpacademicaffairs.newpaltzsa@gmail.com if you have any questions. We are also available on Instagram @sunynewpaltzsa
Best,
Jaidiver Morales
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Governance
New Paltz Student Association
