Complete this application and submit by 5:00 pm, Friday, October 2, 2009. Please email CampusUnion@wofford.edu with questions or concerns.

*Please answer the committee specific questions.
Why do you want to serve on this (these) committee(s)?

What are your strengths would you bring to the committee that another student may not possess?

Please list other organizations you are a member of for the upcoming year, specific responsibilities,(i.e., president, committee chair, etc.) and time commitment involved. Or you may attach your resume.

Campus Relations Committee

The purpose of this committee is to facilitate communication among and between students, chartered organizations, the faculty and staff of Wofford College, as well as the Spartanburg community.  The committee plans and implements annual events including but not limited to the Faculty/Student Football Game and the Winter Lighting.  The Campus Relations Committee is responsible for advertising all for Campus Union events and elections.

If you were on the committee, how would you promote Campus Union and its events? 

How do you think Campus Union can better serve Wofford students?

What ideas do you have for new programs that the Campus Relations Committee could implement?

Facility Affairs Committee

The Facility Affairs Committee is responsible for communicating students’ suggestions for improvements in the physical plant, food services, campus development and maintenance services.  It communicates the plans for proposed additions and the improvements in the campus to the students and gives students’ feedback to the staff and trustees making the decisions.  The committee works closely with the Director and Assistant Director of the Physical Plant, Aramark’s Director of Food Services, the Senior Vice President, the Chief Financial Officer of the College and the Dean of Students.  The committee organizes the bi-annual campus lighting walks and facility forums.

What ideas do you have for programs and services that the Facility Affairs Committee needs to address?

Choose one idea listed above and explain how you would implement it.

Financial Affairs Committee

Financial Affairs Committee compiles and proposes the Campus Union budget to the Assembly each spring.  The Committee conducts the bi-annual allocation process for chartered organizations.  It receives and reviews all proposals for funding (outside of the allocation process) from Campus Union.  Each week the chairperson reports the financial position of the Campus Union Assembly.

What experience do you bring to the Financial Affairs Committee?

With limited funds, the committee has to choose which individuals and organizations to fund.  What criteria would you use to evaluate a request for funding?

Fun Fund Committee

The Fun Funds Committee allocates money to individuals and organizations for special social events. The Committee is charged with improving campus life and increasing the energy and participation of students in the events. Anyone and everyone is open to apply for funding. Therefore, committee members work to assist students and faculty who have ideas for events and help them complete the funding and implementation process.

In which Fun Funds events did you participate this year?

Did you enjoy the ones you attended?  If you did not attend any of those listed above, why did you not attend them?

If any of the events you attended were proposed again, how would you recommend that they be improved?

How do you define a successful event?

List three specific ways you would encourage students to propose Fun Fund events?

What experience have you had in managing a budget?

Describe any experiences you have had in event planning?

Wofford Activities Council

The Wofford Activities Council exists to provide the student body with a variety of social events. Major events include: a “back to school event”, Homecoming Week activities; Fall Formal; the Black & Gold Ball; Spring Weekend and Interim events.  Previous concerts produced by the council include O.A.R.; Edwin McCain and Sister Hazel this year. The council brings various comedians, hypnotists, magicians to the campus for student entertainment.  Although WAC does have a set membership based on an application process at the beginning of the semester, the council welcomes anyone to come to the weekly meetings to voice opinions and make suggestions!

What ideas do you have for new events and programs that WAC could plan and implement?

How can WAC better promote its events to students?

Please make any additional comments about your possible role in the Wofford Activities Council here.

What questions do you have for E&N?

Wofford Athletics and Recreation

The Wofford Athletics and Recreation Committee is a group of students that have come together to support the numerous athletes of Wofford College. The goal is simple: increase the attendance and support of Wofford College’s athletic programs, including the non-traditional sports that usually receive a minimal amount of student support. The committee coordinates, sponsors, and funds events and promotions to encourage students to come to games and make athletics a daily part of the college-life routine.

What ideas do you have for new events and programs that WAR could plan and implement?

How can WAR better promote its events to students?

Please make any additional comments about your possible role in the WAR Committee here.