Jason Hopkins, GSA’s Vice President of Student Affairs, has been hired by the Office of International Students and Scholars for the position of Scholar Specialist. With his hiring by the university, Jason is no longer allowed to serve in the GSA role. The following message was issued by GSA President Zach Rentz:
“With Jason's departure we now have a vacant executive position. There will be a special election to fill the Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA) position at GSA's first assembly meeting on January 13 at 6 p.m. in the GSA Lounge. Until then, we need to appoint an acting VPSA to fill the role until the special election.
If you are interested in applying, please email Zach Rentz, the GSA President, ASAP. We need to appoint someone quickly so that they are prepared for certain meetings during the first week of the term before the special election, so we apologize for the short notice and expedited process.
We will be taking applications until midnight on December 24. Then, in accordance with GSA's bylaws, the Executive Committee will review the applications, vote, and hopefully appoint an acting VPSA by this coming weekend.
To apply, all you have to do is email Zach at president@ucsbgsa.org a short bio, why you want to be the acting VPSA, and why you think you would be good at the position. Feel free to write to Zach in an email. … no need to put together a formal document.
Please click here for a description of the position."
Zach says the GSA is also looking to fill openings on several high-level committees where the UCSB graduate student body needs a grad student representative. The committees are: UCSB Campus Climate Implementation Committee; Search Committee for the UCSB Chief Information Officer; and Student Regent Nominating Commission. For more information about these committees and how to apply, read this announcement.