Student Advisory Board

Student Advisory Board (SAB) members are nominated by department chairs with CHESS representation and diversity in mind. Two CHESS SAB seats remain open and are chosen by current SAB members from a pool of self-identified students. Prospective students must obtain a faculty reference, meet the minimum qualifications and fill out the application.

To maintain their status as a student advisory board member, students must:

1. Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA
2. Attend at minimum one Open House per semester
3. Attend two CHESS events per semester
4. Assist with additional CHESS activities as assigned
5. Attend all Student Advisory Board meetings
6. Maintain status as a student in the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences

* At the time of applying students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be a student in the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences.

*Failure to meet the requirements may result in removal from the board.

Student Advisory Board Meetings

CHESS Student Advisory Board Charter

Purdue University Northwest

Purpose

The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Student Advisory Board (SAB) was created to obtain ideas and feedback regarding programming, technology, policies, and outreach. SAB members help influence decisions that directly impact the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences by providing their input on upcoming initiatives and events.

The Responsibilities of the Board

• Attend monthly meetings
• Be informed about the college, its programs, students, and activities
• Attend open houses
• Provide input on upcoming events
• Attend CHESS events
• Engage with students within the college
• Advocate for the college through community engagement

Compilation

The board is comprised of approximately nine undergraduate students and one graduate student, with the goal of building a board that reflects all academic majors and programs. Diverse perspectives and experiences based on veteran status, gender, race, ethnicity, age, and related qualifications will be important to selecting members. Prospective board members are chosen by existing board members from a pool of self-identified applicants. Applicants must receive a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, meet minimum SAB requirements, and fill out the SAB application.

*The student advisory board does not engage in decision-making regarding program personnel, budget, or internal policy development within the institution.

*Board members do not provide advising services for students.

Governance

Members are responsible for giving their feedback to the Dean’s office of the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences (CHESS) during monthly meetings.

Board Positions:

Chair of the Board

Responsibilities include:

• Liaison with Dean’s office
• Liaison with CHESS SGA representatives
• Assist with event attendance tracking and sign-up

Vice Chair

Responsibilities include:

• Liaison with Dean’s office
• Assist with event attendance tracking and sign-up
• Fill in for the Chair of the Board when he/she is unable to fulfill duties

Secretary

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain minutes and submit to members for approval

Communications Specialist

Responsibilities include:

• Attend CHESS events
• Take pictures using Dean’s office camera
• Ask questions of guest speakers and guests to obtain quotes for various press releases and news articles
• Assist with the marketing of events on Social Media, word of mouth, flyers, and/ or other various forms of communication

Tik Tok Ambassador

Responsibilities include:

• Creating and posting content on Tik Tok
• Promoting CHESS Tik Tok