Question 1

What is the difference between elected and appointed ASUC officials?

Accepted Answer

Elected officials (President, EVPs, Student Advocate) are chosen by the student body each spring. Appointed officials (CFO, CLO, CTO, CCO, Chief Personnel Officer) are selected to fill nonpartisan operational roles that keep the organization running regardless of which political party wins elections.

Question 2

What does the Admin Office actually do?

Accepted Answer

The Admin Office handles day-to-day ASUC operations through specialized roles: a General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Spaces Assistant, Technology Assistant, Web Manager, and committee assistants for governance and finance. They are located in Eshleman Hall and open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Question 3

Can students attend ASUC Senate meetings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Senate meetings are open to the public and held Wednesdays at 8:00pm. Members of the public can also request to present as a Guest Speaker by contacting the Senate Vice Chair.

Question 4

How does the ASUC distribute funding to student organizations?

Accepted Answer

Through the Annual Budgeting and Spaces Allocation (ABSA) process, the ASUC allocates funding and physical spaces to student organizations each academic year. The CFO's office oversees this process, with office hours and an application period each spring.

Question 5

What is the Chief Personnel Officer's role?

Accepted Answer

The Chief Personnel Officer (titled 'accountability' in contact listings) handles personnel and accountability functions within the ASUC. This is a newer title that replaced what was previously called the Chief Financial Officer's personnel functions.

ASUC Appointed Officials Support Staff