STUDENT ELECTIONS
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As we did so successfully the last four years, we will once again use web-based voting for undergraduate student elections this spring.

This technology, used by colleges and universities throughout the country, enables
you to vote while at school, work or home. In addition to a computer you may have at home or work, there are many throughout campus from which you can also vote. By bringing the "polls" to you, making voting more convenient, we hope to see students taking part in the election process in even greater numbers. While some of the candidates may ask you to vote at their campaign table, students are encouraged to do so in a more private location. As you may know, when we used Web-based voting, participation increased significantly. In order to ensure the integrity of the election process, we have hired an outside company experienced with Web-based campus elections, and unaffiliated with Hunter College, to handle all aspects of the voting. Your Hunter email address will not be used by this company for any purpose other than this election.

When to Vote
Voting is scheduled to take place from Monday, April 14 (12:01 am) - Friday, April 18 (11:59 pm).

How to Vote
In order to vote on the web, you must set up your Hunter e-mail account. If you have not yet set up your Hunter e-mail, you should do so right away by going to the SNET Helpdesk in room 109 North.

During the latter part of the week of April 7th, the company administering the election will send you an email with a voter registration code, which you will need in order to vote. The voter registration code, along with instructions, will allow you to view and submit your ballot on the company's special Hunter elections website when the "polls" open on April 14th. Election results will be posted on the election site immediately after the polls close. (Note: If others are able to access your e-mails, or if you think they have the ability to do so, you should make the necessary adjustments immediately).

What positions are on the ballot:
You will have the opportunity to vote, via the web, for the following 36 positions:

A) Seven Undergraduate Student Government Executive Officers:
President
Vice President
Finance Commissioner
Evening Affairs Commissioner
External Affairs/Public Relations Commissioner
Student Welfare/Academic Affairs Commissioner
Cultural Affairs/Student Activities Commissioner

(Note: Brookdale Commissioner will only be voted on by residents of the Brookdale
Residence Hall. This voting will take place at the residence hall on Friday, April 18th,
2008 from 9:30 am - 10:00 pm. Hunter ID will be required).

B) Fourteen Undergraduate Student Government Senators, including two freshmen,
four sophomores, four juniors and four seniors.

C) College Association (4 positions available)

D) Auxiliary Enterprise Board (5 positions available)

E) Faculty Student Disciplinary Committee (6 positions available)

(Please see below to view the responsibilities of the aforementioned positions and an overview of the funds for which the student government is responsible).

Learn About the Candidates
The following information and events will assist you in selecting your candidates:
Each candidate is asked to submit a 100 word campaign statement which will be posted on the election website, which you will be able to access the week of and the week prior to the election.
All candidates are asked to participate in a "Candidate's Forum/Debate" to introduce themselves and their platform to the electorate. This will be held on Wednesday, April 9th, at 1:00 pm in room 714 West.

By Monday, April 7, the list of candidates and their party affiliation, if any, will be posted in the glass-enclosed "Elections" bulletin board on three West. This list will also be on the elections site the week of and the week prior to the election.

If you have any questions about student elections or web-based voting, please contact
Dean Michael Escott in the Office of Student Services, Room 1103 East.

Your vote counts... use it wisely to determine who represents you next year.

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During the week of April 14, 2008, elections will be held for the 2008-2009 academic year for the following positions:

Undergraduate Student Government: The official organization which represents students, charters clubs, allocates funds, and provides social, cultural and political programs. (Available positions: Eight Executive Officers (Stipends up to $4,028 per year are available) and 14 Senators.)

College Association: This organization reviews and approves all student activity fee supported budgets. (Four undergraduate positions available.)

Auxiliary Enterprise Board: This organization reviews and approves all contracts for auxiliary enterprises on campus such as the bookstore and cafeteria. Additionally, this organization allocates funds for various campus activities based on available revenue from auxiliary enterprises. (Five undergraduate positions available.)

Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee: This committee hears testimony and renders decisions regarding allegations, which if proved, may subject a student to disciplinary action. (Six undergraduate positions available.)

In addition to serving as your representative body, the undergraduate student government is responsible for allocating about $710,000 annually, as follows:

For those students who are considering running for any of the positions, Dean Escott has scheduled “Prospective Candidate Workshops” so that you may learn more about the rules governing the elections, eligibility, how to organize a campaign, etc.   Please attend one of these sessions located in room 1103 East:

Please note that in an effort to increase student participation, campaign funds are now available (see the election packet for details).  All candidates must pick up an elections packet which is now available in room 1119 East.  Please note to be eligible to seek office, all declaration forms, which are found in the elections packet, must be submitted by 1:00 pm on Friday, April 4, 2008.

(Election packets for graduate student elections will be available through the graduate advisors about mid February.)

If you have any questions, please contact:
Dean Michael Escott in Room 1103 East or call (212) 772-4876. 

REMINDER: IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE STUDENT PARTICIPATION, THIS YEAR'S UNDERGRADUATE ELECTIONS WILL ONCE AGAIN BE VIA THE WEB (ONLY). ALL STUDENTS MUST ACCESS THEIR HUNTER STUDENTE-MAIL ACCOUNT TO VOTE. IF YOU HAVE NOT SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT, GO TO THE SNET HELP DESK IN ROOM 109 NORTH.

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