Executive Board Elections
GWIS Mid-Michigan typically holds elections for the academic year during the summer before school starts. Any dues-paying GWIS member is eligible to run for any executive board position. A call for nominations is typically sent in June.
President
Responsibilities and Duties
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communicate with the larger group
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organize agenda for executive board meetings
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schedule and lead general meetings (one per semester)
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oversee committee chairs and keeping everyone on track
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attend annual teleconference with national chapter
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fill out paperwork for Student Services
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act as the general contact person for the chapter
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file tax forms
Secretary
Responsibilities and Duties
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record the minutes of all general and exec board meetings
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maintain chapter email and documents in shared drive
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compose and distribute bi-weekly newsletter email
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update the membership lists and listservs
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communicate all events to the chapter
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assist President with scheduling and leading general and executive board meetings
Fundraising and Marketing Chair
Responsibilities and Duties
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coordinate fundraising events for GWIS Mid-Michigan
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manage creation and distribution of marketing materials for GWIS Mid-Michigan events and activities
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maintain social media accounts, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
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communicate with the Treasurer and committee chairs to collaborate in fundraising and event planning
Undergraduate Mentoring Chair
Responsibilities and Duties
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Manage the Undergraduate Mentoring Program
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Connect undergrads with graduate student mentors in their field
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Organize grad school application workshop in the fall
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Organize graduate student panel event in the spring
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Advertise and communicate with advisors and departments on campus
Social and Professional Development Chair
Responsibilities and Duties
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Correspond with Mid-Michigan chapter about events
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Schedule, lead and keep minutes of SPD committee meetings
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Attend and present events/progress at monthly eBoard
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Work with treasurer on SPD events budget
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Coordinate, promote, & lead social events ​
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Invite & coordinate with panelists for annual career panel
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Provide space and resources for weekly writing cowork
Vice President
Responsibilities and Duties
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assist President with scheduling and leading meetings
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attend annual teleconference with national chapter
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manage all correspondence with national, including memberships
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take over for the President if the President could not fulfill their responsibilities for any reason
Treasurer
Responsibilities and Duties
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manage the funds of the organization, including dues, fundraisers, grants, t-shirt sales, reimbursements, etc.
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monitor the banking statements
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update the exec board with a running budget
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work with President to ensure tax forms up to date
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construct and oversee budget for committees and events
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make any purchases for the chapter
Community Outreach Chair
Responsibilities and Duties
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Conduct committee meetings
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Coordinate volunteers
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Making new collaborations inside and outside MSU
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Create new activities
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Keep record of activities
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Keep record of contacts (teachers, principals etc.)
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Prepare an annual budget for the committee
Girls' Math and Science Day Chair
Responsibilities and Duties
The co-chairs are responsible for organizing a half day event for middle school aged girls to experience science and math related activities through MSU researchers.
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Lead monthly committee meetings
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Oversee planning & coordination of GMSD subcommittees
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Chair the Finance Subcommittee (monitor all financial transactions, create & maintain event budget)
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Recruit event sponsors (departments, businesses, orgs, etc.)
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Arrange ordering of materials & food
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Coordinate packing of goodie bags for event participants
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Correspond with committee members, departments, and participants regularly
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Oversee follow-up responsibilities (e.g. reimbursement of activity leaders, distributing thank-you notes, etc.)
Leadership Position Q&A Video
Interested in applying for a leadership role for the 2022-2023 academic year but not sure if it's for you? Maybe we can help you out!​
In the below video, our 2019-2020 officers will tell us why they applied for their position, their responsibilities, and what they love about their position and GWIS!
Video Timestamps:
00:1:00 Treasurer
00:06:49 Fundraising & Marketing
00:16:38 Undergraduate Mentoring
00:21:57 GMSD
00:33:35 VP/National Liaison
00:37:07 President
00:40:26 Secretary and Social/Professional Development
00:47:59 Community Outreach