ARTICLE VI: OFFICES The elected officers of the FSU-ISSA shall compose the Executive Committee, and shall be: President - Responsible for overseeing and directing the functions and interests of the FSU-ISSA. Representative to the Student Advisory Council, which can be delegated in writing to the VP of Operations/Finance. Act as the representative voice of the IS student body to the program, department, college, university and any other organization. Provide faculty with feedback regarding various aspects of the IS program. Coordinate all efforts of the FSU-ISSA. Call all organization-wide meetings. Designates candidates for special elections positions. Attends faculty meetings or designates a representative to attend. VP of Operations/Finance - Responsible for assisting the President. In the event the President is absent, the VP of Operations/Finance will be responsible for the President's duties. Maintain FSU-ISSA organizational structure and integrity. Responsible for handling, accounting, & preparation of budget reports for all collected/existing monetary funds. Responsible for the general organizational operations (planning organizational meetings, maintenance of the FSU-ISSA Constitution, compliance with FSU policies and addressing/presenting doctoral student issues to the other student officers). Host workshops, colloquiums, research presentations, and discussion groups. Support and maintain publication and distribution of the semiannual program newsletter. Develop and increase opportunities for collaborative research projects between alumni, faculty and students. Promote and build solidarity among the IS student population including distance learning students. Actively encourage mutual assistance among the IS student body. Prepare annual budgets for submission to Student Government and COGS. Manage all accounts of the organization. Disseminate financial information to all members at regular intervals. Record, maintain and distribute ISSA meeting minutes and communications to the organizational body. Collect student fees. VP of Alumni Relations/Public Relations - Responsible for maintaining active/current alumni database. Liaison to the Alumni Advisory Council. Responsible for the visibility (marketing) of the ISD program and the FSU-ISSA. Managing of the mentorship programs and fostering relations with other college associations. This includes settings such as academia, Tallahassee community, and national exposure. Develop and maintain an interactive social environment to build a strong, well-informed network of contacts between students, including residential and distance learning students, faculty, staff and alumni. Compare and contrast the Instructional Systems curriculum with current trends so as to ensure skill alignment, utilizing the Alumni Advisory Council to assist with this effort. Maintain KMS/database that includes information for and about alumni so as to help them with their professional development and to promote communication between alumni, faculty and students. Utilize the Alumni Advisory Council to identify current trends/skills within the field and to revise the IS curriculum in light of those developments. Increase private/endowment funding for department. Develop relationships with other departments and colleges such as the Business, Information Studies, Computer Science and Psychology. Establish recruiting sources to help attract outstanding students into the program. Increase alumni involvement and interaction in the program's activities (both academic and social). Expand the alumni network within the IS/HPT fields. VP of Professional Development/Events - Responsible for maintaining current procedures for enrollment to any professional association/organization. Responsible for encouraging current students to join professional associations. Responsible for addressing any issues associated with international students, such as orientations. Also responsible for addressing/presenting master student issues to the other student officers. Responsible for coordinating all social and professional development activities of the organization. Provide information to students regarding additional academic and extra-curricular experiences that they can engage in both on and off campus while furthering their development. Some examples include business courses, and collaborative research projects. Organize all workshops, colloquiums, research presentations, and discussion groups. Improve job interview and resume writing competencies through cooperation with the Career Development Center (CDC). Compare and contrast the Instructional Systems curriculum with current trends so as to ensure skill alignment, utilizing the Alumni Advisory Council to assist with this effort. Design and implement initiatives aimed at strengthening the IS program such as organizing student recruitment, fundraising and social events. Provide opportunities for students to engage in service activities related to the advancement of the program. VP of Technology - Responsible for the maintenance of the FSU-ISSA website and associated links to other websites. Plan and arrange for all technology related requirements for the association. Establish and maintain a website/knowledge management system to keep current and future students informed of program activities, projects and initiatives, and provide a forum for student discussion. Maintain KMS/database that includes information for and about alumni so as to help them with their professional development and to promote communication between alumni, faculty and students. Organize and arrange all technology requirements for FSU-ISSA functions, events, and meetings. Advocate for student technology access and requirements. VP of Distance Students Responsible for bridging communication/activity gaps between distance and face to face students with regards to organizational activities. Promote and building solidarity among the IS student population including distance learning students. Actively encourage mutual assistance among the IS student body. Design and implement initiatives aimed at strengthening the IS program such as organizing student recruitment, fundraising and social events. Provide opportunities for student to engage in service activities related to the advancement of the program.