Bethel University Student Government
President and Vice President
Are you passionate about inspiring and leading others? Are you interested in developing students' abilities and connecting them with events and opportunities? If so, you may be a great fit for president or vice-president of the student body!
The president and vice-president are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Bethel Student Government while acting as liaisons between students and the Bethel administration. As student body president/VP, you would also have the opportunity to invest in student leaders, act as representatives of the student body at events, and make decisions that impact the Bethel community.
Sound interesting? Learn more below about the application and election process.
Application guidelines
All candidates for the presidency and vice presidency must:
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Carry a minimum of 12 on‑campus credit hours at the time of election and throughout his or her term of office. Any exception must be approved by the election committee.
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Not be on any form of official Bethel University probation.
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Have and maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.
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Be classified as juniors or seniors for their entire term of office.
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Have held a position within BSG for at least two semesters.
There is a mandatory meeting for candidates at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5. No campaigning is allowed until 12:01 a.m. on Monday, February 10. Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19.
Application instructions
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Read the job description: Student Body President job description and Student Body Vice President job description.
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Read the Election Guidelines document.
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Running mates each complete the application online.
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Email one picture of both candidates together to bsg@bethel.edu with the subject "Election Pictures"
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Print and complete the petition form. Please submit at the candidates meeting at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5. One petition form is required for each team running.
The application deadline is noon on Wednesday, February 5.