Purdue Science Student Council

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Purdue Science Student Council
Spring 2009 Callout
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Mission of PSSC

• Council represents the Science students in all
  concerns, academic and extra-curricular. Council
  serves as a liaison for students and faculty to
  with both the Science and University
  administrations for concerns or recommendations.
  Council cooperates with other student
  organizations, faculty, and alumni organizations
  in activities that benefit the College and its
  students.

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Member Profile

• Maximum Membership 40
• Current Membership 32
• Male 14
• Female 18
• Freshman 0
• Sophomore 4
• Junior 11
• Senior 17 need 10-15 members

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Major Breakdown

• Biology 19
• Chemistry 5
• Computer Science 2
• Mathematics 0
• Physics 0
• Earth and Atmospheric 1
• Actuarial Science/Statistics 5

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Organizational Structure

• Every member must serve on one committee
• 5 Committees
• Executive Committee
• President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian,
  Editor, Webmaster
• Career Development
• Grad Fair, Undergrad Research Symposium, Science
  Week
• Finance and Publicity
• Fundraisers, Homecoming Tent and Float, 5K Spooky
  Sprint
• Programs
• Science Discovery, Science Spooktacular, Spring
  Fest
• Publications
• Scientific Notation

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Internal Programs

• Retreats
• - One retreat each semester
• - Canoeing, laser tag, food!
• Semester service project
• Habitat Build
• Homecoming Float
• Team building
• Meetings begin with an icebreaker
• Several unofficial social activities

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Other External Programs

• New Student Orientation
• CoS Freshman orientation
• Activities Fair and picnic following orientation
• First Annual Science Week (coming next Fall)
• Promote science on campus through events,
  demonstrations, speakers, and activities
• Presidents of Science Forum
• Presidents of prominent science affiliated clubs
  meet to network and work together in promoting
  science around Purdue and the community

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Member Responsibilities

• Attend bi-weekly general meetings
• Attend bi-weekly committee meetings
• Keep a weekly office hour
• Participate in retreat each semester
• Aid in all council activities
• We need the support of the whole council to
  maintain our programs
• Work and be a professional representation
• to fulfill the mission of PSSC

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New Member Eligibility

• 3.0 GPA
• Must have at least 3 semesters remaining in your
  undergraduate education
• Fill out an application online at
  www.getinvolved.purdue.edu (go to PSSCs page,
  fill out the form PSSC Application)
• http//www.getinvolved.purdue.edu/Community?action
  getOrgHomeorgID814
• Sign up for a 10 minute interview on the schedule
  outside of our office MATH B3

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Important Dates

• Today- March 4th PSSC Callout
• March 25th Applications Due
• Due by 500pm on GetInvolved
• Interview sign-up sheet starting at 5 pm on
  Office Door (MATH B3)
• April 1st (and 2nd if needed) Interviews
• 6 pm 10 pm 10 minutes
• Business casual attire
• Visit the PSSC website www.purdue.edu/pssc for
  any additional information
• Fill out application online at www.getinvolved.pur
  due.edu
• If you have any questions email Molly Amstutz at
  mamstutz_at_purdue.edu