NCSSU Positions

Descriptions of NCSSU Officer Positions According to the 2010-2011 Constitution

1. The President: presides over each meeting; guides the Board in setting and fulfilling priorities and goals for the year; informs members about upcoming events; serves as a resource person for members, faculty and outside sources; conducts administrative duties as they arises; and serves as NCSSU representative to School of Science and Technology Meetings (SST). (Please note: no incoming sophomores for the next year can hold this office without  “pairing” with an upperclassman)

2. The Vice President: is responsible for preparing agendas for all meetings; writing and distributing reminders for meetings and agendas; acts as resource person for members, faculty, and outside sources; and assumes the duties of the President in the event the President is unable to serve.

3. The Secretary: is to take and type minutes for all meetings and forward to the Board and webmistress/master; writes thank you cards to sponsors, guests, and faculty members, when appropriate; update and maintain files, and other administrative assistant duties. Responsible for taking minutes at all meetings. Responsible for emailing minutes to Members within 72 hours following meetings

4. The Treasurer: monitors all NCSSU funds (current balance, deposits, and withdraws); writes check requests; allocates money based on the vote of the Board approval; submits treasury reports at each meeting; and works with the Board to create annual budget; serves as Treasurer for the Pinning Ceremony Club at Sonoma State University.

5. The Community Liaison: organizes community-based projects each semester that help to enrich the Sonoma County Community; and mentors and represents the professional role of the nurse in the community. All club events must be approved by the community liaison.

6. The Membership Liaison: develops a program to encourage new and old members to join; and/or renews membership; and maintains current membership lists.

7. The Director of Fundraising: organizes fundraising activities; and develops new fundraising ideas in conjunction with the NCSSU members.

8. The Class Liaison: a representative who keeps their classes informed of current NCSSU information and meetings. The Class Liaison may collect funds and is responsible for submitting to the Treasurer in a timely manner.

9. The Graduate  Liaison: responsible for updating NCSSU members on all political and legislative current events effecting nurses and the community.

10. Webmistress/master: responsible for updating and maintaining the website for NCSSU. -Responsible for posting meeting minutes on the website. Maintain/update website over the semester including posting minutes, bulletins, pictures, etc. Updates must be made within 7 days of changes.

11. Faculty Advisor: is a member of the SSU nursing faculty or administrative staff. Oversees club events and meetings and serves as a resource for Officers and members. Meeting minutes must be forwarded to the Faculty Advisor.

12. Mentoring Program Coordinator(s): responsible for communicating with “Mentors” and “Mentees” regarding the Mentoring Program in collaboration with the Faculty Advisor. Aides in creating and implementing Mentoring policies. Heads the Mentoring Committee.