2017 Application for New and Returning Members

Who we are The Student Advancement Committee assists the College of ACES in its friend-raising and fundraising activities. As college ambassadors, members represent the student body at numerous college and alumni events and programs both on and off-campus. SAC also allows you the opportunity to assist the college in recruitment of prospective students. You might have seen us around the ACES campus in orange and navy polo shirts and khakis helping with the following events:

Annual Events: 2016-2017 Highlights: Thanking Drives College Connection/Round Barn Society

Tassel Turn Hosting alumni and college donors Monthly SAC Meetings Orange and Blue Days Alumni gatherings across the state ACES Career Fair Spring Professional Development Trip Fall retreat I Pay It Forward Campaign Admitted Student Receptions ACES Award of Merit Christopher Hall 10th Anniversary Celebration

Membership Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors in the College of ACES are encouraged to apply for Selection membership in SAC. Based on application and interview scores, 30 students are typically

selected to serve a full one-year term beginning May 2017. If you are gone for a semester (i.e. study abroad/student teaching) you can still apply. We will accept up to 5 part-time members.

Students with demonstrated leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and an interest in meeting and hosting diverse groups of people are encouraged to apply.

All current members wishing to continue their service are required to reapply annually.

Requirements Represent the College of ACES with dignity, enthusiasm, and pride Participate in committee events and activities Participate in monthly meetings Maintain academic success Be a team player

In addition to the annual events listed above, SAC collaborates with the Offices of Advancement and Alumni Relations for outreach events and programs hosted with various college constituencies. All of these activities are enhanced through SAC planning and participation.

Applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee and names of those selected for an interview will be emailed on March 31st. We will send you a link to sign up for an interview. You must be signed up by Wednesday, April 5th at noon.

Final interview schedule will be emailed the morning of April 6th. Interviews will be conducted during the evenings of April 11th and 12th If selected, your first SAC meeting will be April 20th and you will be invited to participate in the

Professional Development trip that the group will take to on May 4th. Professional attire is required for the interviews. Jeans are not acceptable. Both the application and formal interview will be used to determine membership in the Student

Advancement Committee. All questions should be directed to Recruitment Chairs, Iris Grossman at igrossm2@illinois.edu

or Jacob Moest at jmoest2@illinois.edu

Please return completed application by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 17th to: Tina Veal, Director of Alumni Relations at vealt@illinois.edu or drop off in Suite 124/129 ACES Library.

SAC Membership Application Cover Page

SAC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name: Email:

Campus Address: Phone:

Hometown: Year in school:

Major: GPA:

Are you currently employed? If yes, where?

How did you find out about SAC?

Will you be studying abroad, student teaching, or participating in an off-campus internship during the:

Fall semester? Spring semester?

Do you plan to graduate early and not participate in SAC during the spring semester?

Directions: Please complete the following application to apply for the ACES Student Advancement Committee. The cover page will not be included in the review of applications. The application is a PDF fillable document. You will only be allowed the space allotted in each area for information to provide. No attachments, please.

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On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following questions

1. List current and past extra-curricular activities, including leadership positions held. Please list College of ACES activities first. If you are a freshman, you may include high school activities. (Resume should not be included) If you are a member of a fraternity or sorority, please list it as a fraternity/sorority, not the specific name. Also, please refrain from listing your hometown or other identifying comments.

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2. Why do you want to join the Student Advancement Committee and what do you hope to gain personally from this experience?

3. What assets would you bring to the Student Advancement Committee and how would those be helpful?

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4. If you were asked by an alumna or alumnus to describe what you enjoy most about the College of ACES, list three experiences or influences that you would include in your response.

5. Explain a time where you have had to demonstrate professionalism.

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