As a union member, you have the opportunity to become a union official. Being a union official is a unique opportunity to collaborate with people who can be very valuable to you later in your professional life. Additionally, your voluntary engagement as an official provides valuable credentials to add to your CV—credentials that are highly valued by future employers.
How Do I Become an Official?
To become a union official, you sign up on the “yellow lists,” which are posted well in advance of a Union Meeting on notice boards around campus. Election then takes place at the Union Meeting, which is usually held in October, November, February, March, and May. More information about the yellow lists and Union Meetings can be found in the Facebook events for each meeting.
If you are applying for a specific position, it is appreciated if you attend the Union Meeting and introduce yourself. Sometimes there is competition for positions; in that case, you usually present yourself a bit longer and explain why you specifically want the position. A secret ballot is then held using voting slips.
As an Official, You Gain:
- Work Experience! After your term, you can receive a work certificate showing what you have done as an official. You can use this when applying for jobs and list the chairperson of your committee or the Union Chairperson as a reference. Your union engagement can thus be an important component of your career! Some positions also provide direct industry connections, which can be valuable contacts.
- Personal Development! As a union official, you have many opportunities to develop your leadership skills, improve teamwork, and enhance your communication skills in both speech and writing.
- Meet New Friends Outside Your Class! The union brings together all types of people—from students in all SLU programs to international students.
- Contribute to a vibrant student life and high-quality education! The study councils actively work to ensure ALL students receive a high-quality education, including by reviewing all course evaluations. As an active member of a study council, you get the opportunity to influence your education so that all courses maintain high quality!
- Fun “Funkis” Parties!
If you want to read more in detail about all our committees and positions, click on the position descriptions! To learn more about our committees and independent student associations, click on our committees and associations!
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