Hello SWEsters!
It sure has been a long time! This years first blog post is going to be dedicated to running for Region positions. Now I may be a little biased, but I think everyone should consider running (and yes, that means you too!). Holding a region position opens the door to a plethora of opportunities. You get the chance to network with accomplished, driven women engineers. You get to learn more about SWE beyond the section level.You get to travel to a fun city for the Collegiate Leadership Forum to learn more about your responsibilities before the semester starts (Next year it’s in Minneapolis, MN). Seriously, I could go on but for the sake of being concise and not losing the readers attention, the bottom line is this: You should run for a position! 
Now that I’ve said my piece, here’s more info:
Applications are due FEBRUARY 5, 2012!
Positions include:
Region Collegiate Representatives and Region Collegiate Communications Editor: The RCR is responsible for representing collegiate members’ interests among regional leaders. The RCCE is responsible for communicating important SWE events and best practices through the region’s blog. Plus, the RCR(s) and RCCE from each region will have the opportunity to attend next summer’s Collegiate Leadership Forum in Minneapolis, MN. Click here to learn more about the positions.
Region Collegiate Senators: The RCS is responsible for chartering the strategic direction and adopting long-range goals for the Society. The alternate RCS is responsible for fulfilling her Senator’s duties if the Senator is unable to perform her tasks. The RCS from each region will also have the opportunity to attend next summer’s Collegiate Leadership Forum in Minneapolis, MN. Click here to learn more about the positions.
To apply:
Please click here to apply or copy and paste the following URL in your browser: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/fy13_rcr_rcce_rcs_appl
- To apply you will need:
- Member number
- Section/Region
- School and Permanent Address
- Position of interest
- SWE leadership positions
- Other leadership positions
- Why you want to be RCR/RCCE/RCS
- What you bring to the RCR/RCCE/RCS position
- What SWE means to you
- Interest outside of SWE
- Reference to confirm GPA/academic standing
Please also submit a 1-3 minute video that describes why you are running for the position, your name, year in school, major, SWE leadership experience, why people should vote for you, etc. Send the video to SWE.Collegiate.Elections@gmail.com by February 5, 2012 . Note that the video does not need to be submitted with the Survey Monkey application but does need to be emailed before the deadline. The video must be high enough quality to post on YouTube and should be under 25MB.
If elected, you will need to secure your own housing accommodations for the WE12 Conference in Houston. There are resources available through your Region Governor.
If you have any questions regarding the positions or the election process, please contact your RCR(s) or Jessica Kiefer or Jasmine Harris at rcr-rcce-coordinator@swe.org.
Until next time ladies!
-Caitlin
Olivia LeBlanc said:
Ladies,
If you would like to run for a region position, a copy of your transcript and your GPA is sufficient for proof of academic status.
Don’t forget to fill out the application if you haven’t done so already!
Olivia LeBlanc said:
More info from Palak, our Region C RCS:
The RCS is required to attend Annual Conference, the Senate meeting in February, and the Region Conference. The February meeting is always in the city that the upcoming Annual Conference will be held in. So, since WE 12 will be in Houston, this year’s Winter Senate meeting is in Houston as well. Likewise, the February Senate meeting last year was in Chicago since WE 11 was in Chicago.
Hope this helps anyone thinking about applying.
Olivia