Taylor’s College Subang JayaCambridge A Levels

Student Council Application Process Briefing

Aims of the Student Council

1. Represent the interests of the student body in student government affairs by acting as liaison between the student body and the college administration.

2. Empower the voices of students to ensure the student body feels free to express their ideas, opinions and suggestions.

3. Foster unity within the student body by encouraging the active involvement of students in their college lives.

4. Raise awareness and increase knowledge among the students, faculty, and the surrounding community about the services offered by the Student Council.

Functions of the Student Council

1. Collect, evaluate, and address student concerns and suggestions relating to their experience at Taylor’s College by holding formal discussions.

2. Communicate the opinions of the student body to the school administration on any subject that concerns students and on which the Council wishes to be consulted.

3. Support events, groups, and individuals who are benefiting the Taylor’s College community.

4. Keep students informed as to college initiatives as deemed necessary or appropriate by the college administration.

5. Accomplish initiatives pertaining to the goals of the college that are of the interest of the student body.

6. Organise annual events as trusted by the college administration and other activities that will benefit the student body.

Eligible Applicants

Main Committee:TCSJ CAL StudentJuly 2012 or January 2013 intakes

Sub-committee:TCSJ CAL StudentJuly 2012 or January 2013 intakesUnsuccessful Main Committee

applicants

Basis of Selection

1. Academic performance2. Leadership qualities3. Commitment4. Ability to work in a team5. Other attributes

Student Council Offices

President

Secretaries

Events Director

Publicity Director

Treasurers

Vice Presiden

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Vice Presiden

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Application Process for Sub-committees

• Elected by the new CAL Student Council Main Committee of 2013-2014.

• Recruitment date to be determined by the new CAL Student Council Main Committee.

• Unsuccessful campaigners for main committee positions are automatically eligible to be part of the sub-committee.

Online / Paper

ApplicationInterview

Appointment of new sub-com members

Application Process for Main Committees

Online Application

Interview

Campaign

Election

CAL Student Council of 2013-2014

Preliminary Stage – Online Application

• www.tinyurl.com/app2013• Essay title: Write about yourself and

the reason(s) behind your interest in joining the Student Council. You should include and elaborate on important points which may help distinguish yourself as the best candidate for the position. (E.g. Qualities, experiences, honours and recognition etc.)

• Not more than 300 words.

• Select the office of your first choice and alternative choice.

• Available offices:1. President2. Secretary3. Treasurer4. Events Director5. Publicity DirectorNOTE: Applicants do NOT apply for the post of Vice President. Campaigners running for President with the second and third highest number of votes will be elected as Vice Presidents.

Deadline

• 21st January 2013, 4.00pm• Applicants advised to submit ASAP in

case of online traffic congestion.• Incomplete or late submissions will

NOT be entertained.

Second Stage - Interview• Shortlisted and unsuccessful

applicants will be notified via email on 25th January 2013 (Friday) by 8.00pm.

• Please provide an active email address.

• Check ‘Junk’ folder.• Interview period: 28th January

(Monday) – 1st February (Friday) 2013 • Shortlisted applicants who are unable

to attend the interview will NOT be considered.

• Bring a copy of your academic results for year 2012.

• Dress code: Appropriate attire according to TCSJ guidelines.

• NOTE: Applicants applying for the position of Publicity Director – Please prepare a poster for CALebration and bring it to the interview.

Final Stage - Campaigning• Shortlisted and unsuccessful

applicants will be notified via email on 6th February 2013 (Wednesday) by 8.00pm.

• Shortlisted applicants are required to attend the Campaign Briefing on 8th February 2013 (Friday).

• Campaigning period: 18th February (Monday) – 22nd February (Friday) 2013.

• Voting: 22nd February 2013 (Friday)

• Number of campaigners for each position:a. President: 6b. Secretary: 5c. Treasurer: 5d. Events Director: 3e. Publicity Director: 3

• All campaigners are required to attend CALebration.

• Election results announced during CALebration (22nd February 2013)

• Election results are final.

Important DatesNotificatio

n of Campaig

n6 Feb, 8pm

Interview

28 Jan – 1 Feb

Notification of

Interview25 Jan, 8pm

Online applicatio

nDeadline:

21 Jan, 4pm

Election22 Feb

Campaign

18 – 22 Feb

Campaign

Briefing8 Feb

CALebration and Announcement of New CAL

Student Council22 Feb

For enquiries, please contact:• Anna Heng (012-3224113)• Florence Joshua (016-8640896)• Andrea Yeoh (012-3959931)

Or email us at enquiries.calsc@gmail.com

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