Student Government: International Undergraduate Student Committee Chair

Contact Information

Name: Shreya Deshpande

Phone: 510-320-1384

Email: sdeshpande@ucdavis.edu

Description

Payrate: Volunteer

Payrate Stipend: No

Work Study: No

Resume Required: Yes

Options: N/A

Term

Hours per Week: Approx. 4 hours per week depending on individual circumstances.

Start Date: May 21, 2020

End Date: May 21, 2021

Logistics

Job Number: 0008-3771-2020

Last Date to Apply: May 20, 2020

Purpose

The International Undergraduate Students Committee (IUSC) is responsible for advocating for initiatives on campus that will
improve the awareness, understanding and advocacy of issues relating to international students on the UC Davis campus.

Duties

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Our goal is to honor the diversity of international students on campus and advocate for many issues they face in terms of institutionalized, internalized, or systemic biases. We work to bridge the gap between national students, international Students, and ASUCD by planning projects,organizing events, and supporting initiatives that honor ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. We aspire to voice the perspective of international students and encourage cross-cultural exchange, interactions and understanding.

 

Skills

-Lead the committee.
-Work with other committee members to organize events, workshops, etc.
-Check in with commissions, senators and student organization.
-Establish and maintain contact with various Organizations on campus.
-Participate in social events relating to internationality.
-Finish the required 4 hr/week.
-Hold office hours. (optional)

Supplemental Questions

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

Approved ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________

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