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Welcome to the Application for Candidacy

Student Senator Elections for the Academic Year 2023-2024

Applications are due by or before 2 pm on Thursday, September 21, 2023

If you have any difficulties using this application, please email the College Senate at collegesenate@lagcc.cuny.edu

Officially Recognized Full Name:(Required)

Please enter your first and last name, as listed on your official academic record.

First Last

Other Name

Check to add another name.

OPTIONAL: Noted Name

If you have a name other than your officially recognized name that you would like included in promotional materials and on the official ballot, please enter it here.

CUNYfirst ID Number / EMPL ID Number:(Required)

Make sure to type in the correct ID Number or we will be unable to process your application. Forgot your ID Number?

LaGuardia Student Email Address(Required)

Email is our primary method of communicating with you. Be sure to check your LaGuardia Student Email frequently! Forgot your Student Email Address?

Mobile Phone:(Required)

Home Phone:

Other Phone:

For Students with Disabilities — ADA Accommodations:(Required)

Will you need ADA Accommodations in order to participate in this year's Student Elections process?

Yes

Statement of Candidacy:(Required)

In 200 words maximum, explain why you want to become a senator. This will serve as your statement of candidacy and will be shared with the students.

Registration Requirements:(Required)

I must meet the following registration requirements in order to run for office and serve in office:

Be a matriculated student in a degree program or credit-bearing certificate program at LaGuardia Community College.
Be a student in good standing (i.e. not on academic probation).
Carry a minimum of six credits, not including equated credits or contact hours.
Not be registered for Intent to Graduate or its equivalent. Be available to serve the 2023-2024 academic year term in office, should they be elected.
Attend a Candidate Orientation session scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm via Zoom.

If I fail to meet any of the listed requirements for any reason at any point during my candidacy or term in office, I will immediately become ineligible to run for office or hold office and my seat will become vacant.

If I have any questions regarding these requirements, I may contact the College Senate at collegesenate@lagcc.cuny.edu for further assistance.

Do you agree to meet the requirements listed above?

Yes

No

Grade Requirements:(Required)
I must maintain a cumulative GPA is 2.000 or higher. If I fail to meet this requirement for any reason at any point during my candidacy or term in office, I will immediately become ineligible to run for office or hold office and my seat will become vacant.

If I have any questions regarding these requirements, I may contact the College Senate at collegesenate@lagcc.cuny.edu for further assistance.

Do you agree to meet the grade requirements listed above?

Yes

No

Regarding Academic Record Review:(Required)
I understand the following details and how they apply to me:

Beginning Friday, September, 8, 2023, the College Senate will review my academic records to determine whether I am eligible to run for office. On Friday, September 22, 2023 I will receive an email or phone call from a member of the College Senate that indicates my eligibility to run for office.

If I have any questions regarding these requirements, I may contact the College Senate at collegesenate@lagcc.cuny.edu for further assistance.

Do you understand and accept the terms listed above?

Yes

No

Code of Conduct Agreement:(Required)
I will comply with the most recent revisions of the LaGuardia Community College Elections Code and the "Rules and Regulations for Maintenance of Public Order" (CUNY Manual of General Policy, Article VI, Policy 6.06).

I understand that both documents will be available on-line at www.LaGuardia.edu/studentelections.

If I have any questions regarding these agreements, I may contact the College Senate at collegesenate@lagcc.cuny.edu for further assistance.

Do you agree to abide by the terms listed above?

Yes

No

STIPEND & ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT:(Required)
If elected, I will actively participate and serve in my elected capacity. I will fulfill all my duties as required, including but not limited to attendance at meetings, training sessions, and committee assignments.

I will receive a stipend of $300 dollars at the end of the academic year. Should I miss three (3) College Senate meetings, I will be disqualified from receiving the stipend and subject to recall. Recall is the disqualification of a senator from serving on the College Senate.
I agree

NON-DISCRIMINATION AGREEMENT:(Required)
I will respect and support the rights of all students to participate in all other college activities. This participation shall be without regard to age, race, religion, political affiliation, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
I agree

RIGHT TO WITHDRAW AGREEMENT:(Required)
I understand that if at any time, for any reason, I no longer wish to run for office or serve in the capacity I've been elected to, I have the right to withdraw my name for candidacy or to step down from office.

will need to submit a written statement to the College Senate via email at collegesenate@lagcc.cuny.edu

If I have any questions regarding these agreements, I may contact the College Senate at collegesenate@lagcc.cuny.edu for further assistance.

Do you agree to abide by the terms listed above?

Yes

No

REGARDING DUPLICATE APPLICATIONS:(Required)
I understand that only my first completed application will be accepted. Any additional or duplicate submissions will not be considered.
I agree

COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT:(Required)
I agree to comply with all of the statements in this application. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from running for office or serving the remainder of my term in office.

If I have any questions regarding these requirements, I may contact the College Senate at collegesenate@lagcc.cuny.edu for further assistance.

Do you agree to abide by the terms listed above?

Yes

No

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