Student Government: Disability Rights Advocacy Committee(DRAC) Chair

Contact Information

Name: Shreya Deshpande

Phone: 510-320-1384

Email: vicepresident@asucd.ucdavis.edu

Description

Payrate: Volunteer

Payrate Stipend: No

Work Study: No

Resume Required: Yes

Options: N/A

Term

Hours per Week: Varies between approx. 2-4 hrs/wk depending on individual circumstances.

Start Date: Oct. 16, 2019

End Date: June 30, 2020

Logistics

Job Number: 0008-3422-2019

Last Date to Apply: Oct. 15, 2019

Purpose

To lead the Disability Rights Advocacy Committee and serve as the ASUCD liason to the Student Disability Center.

Duties

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  • Hire DRAC members by Spring Quarter
  • Convene bi-weekly meetings
  • Provide recommendations to the SDC
  • Host 1 event for the disabilities communities per quarter
  • Present to Senate once per quarter

 

Skills

  • Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
  • Passion for disabilities rights advocacy

Supplemental Questions

  1. Describe why you are qualified for this position and how it relates to your interests.
  2. Please list previous experience as it pertains to the position.
  3. Please briefly discuss the role of the UC Davis Principles of Community and your understanding of diversity and cultural competency.
     

Approved ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________

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