Student Government: Ethnic & Cultural Affairs Commissioner
Description
Payrate: Volunteer
Payrate Stipend: No
Work Study: No
Resume Required: Yes
Options: N/A
Term
Hours per Week: Varies between approx. 5-8 hrs/wk depending on individual circumstances.
Start Date: April 26, 2020
End Date: June 15, 2021
Logistics
Job Number: 0008-3714-2020
Last Date to Apply: April 25, 2020
Purpose
The Ethnic and Cultural Affairs Commission (ECAC) is responsible for investigating and recommending policies and programs concerning under-represented communities at UC Davis. The commission accomplishes this task by establishing liaison and achieving rapport with all on-campus and off-campus bodies affecting said communities and their quality of life at the University. Comprised of nine members and up to four alternates, the commission welcomes visitors as its weekly meetings.
Our goal is to represent historically marginalized groups who face barriers in terms of institutionalized, internalized, and systemic oppression. We are here to propose legislation and support events that honor different ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. We will voice your concerns to empower cross-cultural interaction in order to represent and bring awareness within our communities, student body, and the University of California, Davis.
Duties
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- Commissioners must attend and actively participate in commission meetings and projects - assist in passing of legislation, grants, and funding
- Coordinate events or outreach to student orgs
- Provide input and effective solutions to the issues that affect underrepresented communities on our campus
Skills
- Open mind and positive attitude
- Ability to collaborate well with others
- Good writing & communication skills
- A level of cross-cultural understanding
- Previous and/or present connection to various ethnic or cultural organizations preferred; but, not required
Supplemental Questions
- Describe why you are qualified for this position and how it relates to your interests.
- Please list previous experience as it pertains to the position.
- 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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