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The UCSA Board established the Appointed Officer program for students to support and advise the association on all matters relating to their respective fields, providing regular reports on their respective activities and correspondence. Finally, each appointed officer is also be responsible for the completion of a research or advocacy project each quarter designed to support UC students their selected area.
Below, you can find a few sample appointed officer projects. For a full description
- Establish a unified incomplete grading policy across the UC system.
- Develop a policy recommendation to extended pass/no pass deadline for UC students
- Developed a Know Your Rights Handbooks for student workers to understand their rights as employees.
UCSA is currently accepting applications for appointed officer positions. Applications must be submitted by September 24 at 8AM. Students are encouraged to apply for the following roles:
Immigrant Rights Officer
The Immigrant Rights Appointed Officer advocates for the rights and needs of immigrant and undocumented students across the UC system. This officer works to ensure that UCSA campaigns, policy positions, and initiatives reflect the experiences of immigrant communities, with a focus on equity, access to higher education, and protection from discrimination. Further responsibilities include collaborating with immigrant student organizations to construct effective advocacy campaigns/efforts with UC policymakers and legislators on relevant issues.
Indigenous Student Success Officer
The Indigenous Student Success Officer (ISSO) is responsible for advocating for the well-being, success, and empowerment of Indigenous students across the UC system. The ISSO serves as a representative for Indigenous students, ensuring their concerns, needs, and ideas are heard and addressed at the UC-wide level through policy work, campaigns, and direct advocacy. This includes supporting and leading initiatives focused on improving campus climate, increasing resources, addressing anti-indigeneity, and pushing for systemwide changes that reflect the collective experiences of indigenous communities.