Special Elections – Fall 2017Unofficial Results (Update 10/10/17)
MEET THE CANDIDATES (Update 9/15/17)
ELECTIONS WILL TAKE PLACE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
THRU FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6. ALL STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A MESSAGE IN THEIR HAWAII.EDU EMAIL ADDRESS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ASUHWO FALL SPECIAL ELECTIONS. CANDIDATES BIO
About ASUHWO
The purpose of the Associated Students of the University of Hawai´i – West O´ahu (ASUHWO) shall be to provide democratic representation for the students of the University of Hawai´i – West O´ahu and to promote student participation in education, cultural, and social and community activities, with emphasis on focused student advocacy. Eligibility All candidates must be an enrolled student of the University of Hawai´i – West O´ahu and for at least six (6) credit hours on campus. This credit status must be maintained throughout the term of office. Candidates must have an institutional GPA of at least a 2.5 for Senate positions or 3.0 for Executive Board and Caucus Delegate positions.
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Position Descriptions
If you are interested in participating in Student Government, the following positions are available for students to run. Per the constitution, please see the qualifications and description of all positions.
ARTICLE IV. SENATE
Section A.Members of the Senate shall include an Executive Board, consisting of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The remainder of the Senate should be comprised of a senator from each major academic division and from each class level.
Section B.Qualifications
1.All members of the Senate shall be members of ASUHWO during the semester in which they are nominated for office and must be enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours on campus at UHWO. This status must be maintained throughout the term of office.
2.The Executive Board should be in good standing and a minimum UHWO grade point average of 3.0 at the time of nomination and throughout the term of office.All other members of the Senate shall be in good standing and shall have a minimum UHWO grade point average of 2.5 at the time of nomination and throughout the term of office. For new students who have not yet completed a semester at UHWO, a minimum grade point average of 2.5 must have been achieved at the institution(s) attended prior to admission to UHWO. If the grade point average falls below the prescribed level, the member’s term of office will be automatically terminated. Appeals for reinstatement due to mitigating circumstances may be made to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs who will consult with the Faculty and Student Services Advisors.
Section C.Duties and Responsibilities
1.All legislative powers of ASUHWO shall be vested in the Senate as prescribed by this Constitution.
2.The Senate shall have authority over all ASUHWO funds, property and other assets.
3.A quorum vote of all Senate members present shall be required to enact ASUHWO legislation.
4.The Senate shall determine the rate for appropriate fees, subject to approval by the UHWO Chancellor, the UH President and the University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents.
5.The Senate shall submit an annual budget to the ASUHWO President for approval. If Presidential approval is not secured, the budget may be enacted with 2/3 vote of the entire Senate. Before any expenditures may be made, the budget must also be approved by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. The Senate shall expend funds consistent with applicable policies and procedures of the University.
6.The Senate shall approve all appointments made by the President with majority vote of the entire Senate.
7.The Senate shall establish special committees as needed.
8.Members of the Senate shall attend all meetings. Members of the Senatewho miss two or more meetings with unexcusedabsences shall be automatically terminated. However, if mitigating circumstances can be demonstrated, the member may be reinstated with 2/3 vote of the remaining members of the Senate.
Section H.Senators
1.At least one Senator shall be classified in each of the major academic divisions of the University of Hawai‘i -West O‘ahu.
2.Each class level will be represented by one Senator.
3.Additional positions may be created to provide representation for constituents with majority vote of the entire Senate.
4.Senators shall perform duties as assigned by the President.
ARTICLE V.STUDENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES
Section A.Representatives of the Student Caucus shall include the two (2) Ambassadors and one (1)Alternate Ambassador of the ASUHWO, to be appointed by the Senate with a 2/3majority vote. Caucus members may not be members of the Senate.
Section B.Qualifications
1.All members of the Student Caucus shall be members of ASUHWO during the semester in which they are appointed for position and must be enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours on campus at UHWO. This status must be maintained throughout the term of office.
2.All members of the Student Caucus shall be in good standing and shall have a minimum UHWO grade point average of 3.0 at the time of appointment and throughout the term of office.For new students who have not yet completed a semester at UHWO, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 must have been achieved at the institution(s) attended prior to admission to UHWO. If the grade point average falls below3.0, the member’s position will be automatically terminated. Appeals for reinstatement due to mitigating circumstances may be made to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs who will consult with the Student Services Advisors.
Section C.Duties and Responsibilities
1.The Student Caucus Representatives vote must directly embody the views of the ASUHWO.
2.The Student Caucus Representatives shall create, promote, and maintain positive inter-university relations.
3.Should the position of Ambassador become vacant, the Alternate Ambassador shall assume that office for the remainder of the Ambassador’s term.
4.Representatives to the Student Caucus shall attend all Student Caucus meetings. At least one Student Caucus Representative must attend each ASUHWO Senate meeting. Representatives to the Student Caucus who miss two or more meetings with unexcused shall be automatically terminated. However, if mitigating circumstances can be demonstrated, the member may be reinstated with 2/3 vote of the remaining members of the Senate.
ARTICLE IV. SENATE
Section A.Members of the Senate shall include an Executive Board, consisting of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The remainder of the Senate should be comprised of a senator from each major academic division and from each class level.
Section B.Qualifications
1.All members of the Senate shall be members of ASUHWO during the semester in which they are nominated for office and must be enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours on campus at UHWO. This status must be maintained throughout the term of office.
2.The Executive Board should be in good standing and a minimum UHWO grade point average of 3.0 at the time of nomination and throughout the term of office.All other members of the Senate shall be in good standing and shall have a minimum UHWO grade point average of 2.5 at the time of nomination and throughout the term of office. For new students who have not yet completed a semester at UHWO, a minimum grade point average of 2.5 must have been achieved at the institution(s) attended prior to admission to UHWO. If the grade point average falls below the prescribed level, the member’s term of office will be automatically terminated. Appeals for reinstatement due to mitigating circumstances may be made to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs who will consult with the Faculty and Student Services Advisors.
Section C.Duties and Responsibilities
1.All legislative powers of ASUHWO shall be vested in the Senate as prescribed by this Constitution.
2.The Senate shall have authority over all ASUHWO funds, property and other assets.
3.A quorum vote of all Senate members present shall be required to enact ASUHWO legislation.
4.The Senate shall determine the rate for appropriate fees, subject to approval by the UHWO Chancellor, the UH President and the University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents.
5.The Senate shall submit an annual budget to the ASUHWO President for approval. If Presidential approval is not secured, the budget may be enacted with 2/3 vote of the entire Senate. Before any expenditures may be made, the budget must also be approved by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. The Senate shall expend funds consistent with applicable policies and procedures of the University.
6.The Senate shall approve all appointments made by the President with majority vote of the entire Senate.
7.The Senate shall establish special committees as needed.
8.Members of the Senate shall attend all meetings. Members of the Senatewho miss two or more meetings with unexcusedabsences shall be automatically terminated. However, if mitigating circumstances can be demonstrated, the member may be reinstated with 2/3 vote of the remaining members of the Senate.
Section H.Senators
1.At least one Senator shall be classified in each of the major academic divisions of the University of Hawai‘i -West O‘ahu.
2.Each class level will be represented by one Senator.
3.Additional positions may be created to provide representation for constituents with majority vote of the entire Senate.
4.Senators shall perform duties as assigned by the President.
ARTICLE V.STUDENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES
Section A.Representatives of the Student Caucus shall include the two (2) Ambassadors and one (1)Alternate Ambassador of the ASUHWO, to be appointed by the Senate with a 2/3majority vote. Caucus members may not be members of the Senate.
Section B.Qualifications
1.All members of the Student Caucus shall be members of ASUHWO during the semester in which they are appointed for position and must be enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours on campus at UHWO. This status must be maintained throughout the term of office.
2.All members of the Student Caucus shall be in good standing and shall have a minimum UHWO grade point average of 3.0 at the time of appointment and throughout the term of office.For new students who have not yet completed a semester at UHWO, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 must have been achieved at the institution(s) attended prior to admission to UHWO. If the grade point average falls below3.0, the member’s position will be automatically terminated. Appeals for reinstatement due to mitigating circumstances may be made to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs who will consult with the Student Services Advisors.
Section C.Duties and Responsibilities
1.The Student Caucus Representatives vote must directly embody the views of the ASUHWO.
2.The Student Caucus Representatives shall create, promote, and maintain positive inter-university relations.
3.Should the position of Ambassador become vacant, the Alternate Ambassador shall assume that office for the remainder of the Ambassador’s term.
4.Representatives to the Student Caucus shall attend all Student Caucus meetings. At least one Student Caucus Representative must attend each ASUHWO Senate meeting. Representatives to the Student Caucus who miss two or more meetings with unexcused shall be automatically terminated. However, if mitigating circumstances can be demonstrated, the member may be reinstated with 2/3 vote of the remaining members of the Senate.
