The Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) Board of Directors is an incorporated body that acts as an auxiliary organization of the University to oversee the operations of the SMSU and the Student Recreation & Wellness Center.
The SMSU Board of Directors Student Representative is a critical leadership position at CSUSB. Please know that by submitting an application to be considered for the SMSU Board of Directors Student Representative position, you are giving permission for the Executive Director of the SMSU Corporation to complete a confidential review of your current academic, financial and student conduct standing at CSUSB. If you are not in good academic, financial and conduct standing at CSUSB, your application to serve on the SMSU Board of Directors will not be considered for further review. If you have questions or concerns about this requirement, please contact the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director at ejunker@csusb.edu.
How to Apply:
Eligibility Requirements
Undergraduate candidates:
Must be a regularly enrolled (not through the College of Extended Learning) CSUSB student.
Must have completed at least one semester previous to the one in which you are applying and continue to be a regularly enrolled student in at least six units per term.
Have a cumulative 2.0 GPA in order to apply and maintain a 2.0 GPA both semesterly and cumulatively for continued eligibility.
Post-baccalaureate candidates:
Have been a regularly enrolled (not through the College of Extended Learning) CSUSB student.
Must earn a minimum of 3 units per term enrolled.
Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA in order to apply and maintain a 3.0 GPA both semesterly and cumulatively for continued eligibility.
Meetings:
You must be available to attend the SMSU Board of Directors Meetings that are held on a monthly basis. The day and timeframe will be determined by the SMSU Board of Directors.
Important Information
Interview Process:
Finalists will be invited to attend the SMSU Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, May 8 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for an interview.
Summer Training:
All new board members will be required to attend the BOD Summer Training:
June 20, 2024 - Training Day 1
June 26 & 27, 2024 - Training Day 2 & 3
July 8, 2024 - Leadership Challenge Course
July 15 & 17 - Student Leader Camping Retreat
Application Deadline:
Please apply by Friday, April 12, 2024 by 11:59 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Executive Assistant to Executive Director of Santos Manuel Student Union at ejunker@csusb.edu.