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Application Instructions
Thank you for your interest in the Student Programming Board. The Board is currently seeking 13 student leaders with the ability, passion, and drive to promote, facilitate, and coordinate an array of student life programs; basically, getting paid to plan “fun.” To apply, please complete an Application Packet. The Board’s vacancies for the 2012-13 academic year are:
The Administrative & Special Projects Chair organizes and coordinates the administrative functions of the Board, which includes maintaining minutes on important meeting topics. Prepares the Board’s Annual Budget in cooperation with the Board Advisor, schedules weekly Board meetings, Board Office Hours, and the processing of all financial reimbursements and credit card statements. The Chair will maintain the Board's email account, accounting ledger of all Board expenses, monitor the annual budget, and provide monthly summaries of financial reports to all Board Members and Advisor. Collects and maintains all documents and databases relating to risk management, contracts, and insurance. The Administrative & Special Projects Chair facilitates recruitment and selection of new Board members, the Board’s Christmas and Year-End Banquets, and assists Board Members with the transitioning process from year to year. The Chair assists and supports the Board Advisor with special projects related to the Board, Student Activities, and the HAWC.
The Arts & Culture Chair plans, promotes, coordinates, leads, and assesses programming related to art and artistic expression. The Chair will provide a forum for students to showcase their artistic talents through painting, sculpting, fashion, dance, and poetry. The Chair will also expose students to the arts within Malibu and Los Angeles County, which includes the coordination of off-campus trips to art galleries, exhibits, as well as architectural, gardening, and landscaping tours. The Arts & Culture Chair will also recruit, lead, and support the Arts Committee in preparation for the Annual Art Show. The Chair develops and maintains positive working relationships with the Fine Arts Division, Center for the Arts, Weisman Museum, as well as student members of Art Rush and We Art Aware. The Chair also plans, promotes, coordinates, leads, and assesses programming related to social issues, multiculturalism, and diversity in cooperation with ICA, ICC, SGA, Seaver College Diversity Council, and the Board Advisor. The Chair also recruits, leads, and supports the Board’s Culture Committee. The Chair coordinates off-campus excursions to culturally related festivals and events, as well as the Board’s participation in CF2: Club Fair & CultureFest. The Arts & Culture Chair maintains positive working relationships with campus organizations (i.e., BSA, CSA, LSA, KSA, PASA, WOC, PISA, MEPA, NASO, Hawaii Club, DREAM, etc.) to foster cultural awareness and programs to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
The Coffeehouse Chair plans, promotes, coordinates, leads, and assesses programming related to the performance of student, local, and independent artists at monthly coffeehouse events. The Chair will recruit student performers, lead the Coffeehouse Committee, and conduct research on musical artists as part of the offer and contract process. The Coffeehouse Chair collaborates with the Board’s Arts & Culture Chair, in addition to various campus organizations (i.e., ICA, IP, BSA, IJM, OISS, PVC, etc.) to host diverse coffeehouse programs for a dynamic student population. The Chair works closely with the President’s Office in preparation of the annual Christmas Coffeehouse. The Chair operates and maintains the Board’s audio equipment, including an organized and functional Audio Storage Closet, with current list of inventory, and procures new equipment. The Coffeehouse Chair provides leadership, guidance, and direction to the Assistant Coffeehouse Chair, while working directly alongside the Assistant Chair on all coffeehouse activities.
The Assistant Coffeehouse Chair works directly with the Coffeehouse Chair to plan, promote, coordinate, and assess monthly coffeehouses. The Assistant Chair also supports the Chair in the coordination of the Coffeehouse Committee and in conducting research on musical artists as part of the offer and contract process. The Assistant Chair works closely with the Board’s Arts & Culture Chair, in addition to various campus organizations (i.e., ICA, IP, BSA, IJM, OISS, PVC, etc.) to host diverse coffeehouse programs for a dynamic student population. The Assistant Chair assists the Coffeehouse Chair in maintaining an organized and functional Audio Storage Closet.
The Concert Chair plans, promotes, coordinates, leads, and assesses large and small scale concert events. The Chair will recruit, lead, and support the Concerts Committee, including the facilitation of bi-weekly committee meetings. The Chair collects risk management documentation from volunteers and artists, and conducts research on musicians and bands as part of the offer and contract process. The Concerts Chair works with the Board Advisor on the preparation of regular communication with Pepperdine’s Public Safety Department, General Counsel, Regulator Affairs, and Insurance & Risk Management Office. The Concerts Chair will submit a detailed business and operations plan for all major concert events. The Chair builds and maintains rapport with artists, managers, talent buyers, and agents, and maintains the Board’s accounts with Sonicbids and PollStar. The Chair works with campus departments, including Center for the Arts, Athletics, and Special Programs in the reservation and coordination of University facilities for Board concerts. The Chair provides audio support for the Sandbar, Elkins, Fieldhouse, Alumni Park, and Amphitheater venues. The Concert Chair works with the Coffeehouse Chair to maintain the Board’s audio equipment, including an organized and functional Audio Storage Closet, with current list of inventory, and procures new equipment.
The Film Chair plans, promotes, coordinates, leads, and assesses programming pertaining to all elements of film. The Chair facilitates and oversees all Board film screenings, including special engagements at the El Capitan Theatre, bi-weekly screenings in Elkins Auditorium, and outdoor screenings in Alumni Park for New Student Orientation and The Return Movie Night, a partnership with International Programs. The Chair maintains the Board’s projector and outdoor screen, and works closely with the Board’s Coffeehouse Chair in the installation and set-up of audio equipment for outdoor film screenings. The Chair maintains the Board’s communication and contract with Swank Motion Pictures. The Film Chair is also responsible for recruiting, leading, and supporting the REELSTORIES FilmFest Committee. With support from the REELSTORIES FilmFest Committee and the Board’s Special Events Committee, the Film Chair directs, plans, promotes, leads, and executes the Board’s annual REELSTORIES FilmFest. The Chair develops and maintains positive working relationships with the Center for the Arts, Center for Entertainment, Media, & Culture, as well as faculty and students within Seaver College’s Fine Arts Division and Communication Division; specifically, Film Studies majors.
The Graphic Design Chair serves as the designer of all Board promotional materials, including, but not limited to fliers, posters, banners, postcards, pamphlets, booklets, bookmarks, maps, and signs. The Graphic Design Chair develops and executes an efficient design method for Board Members to effectively and creatively communicate Board sponsored activities, events, and programs to the student body. The Chair also designs and develops the monthly Student Life Calendar, while working closely with Student Activities staff in the creation and editing process for accurate and timely distribution across campus. The Chair will also communicate with Board Members to discuss design concepts and ideas, meet with the Board Advisor on a regular basis for editing and printing purposes, keep overall design material consistent and creative, and maintain a positive rapport with the Printing Services Department. Additional duties may include painting “The Rock,” picking up printed materials from the Print Shop, posting advertisements around campus, and assisting with creation of in-house Board office materials, such as applications for the Board, event name badges, and binding covers. In collaboration with the Public Relations Chair, the Graphic Design Chair and provides leadership, guidance, and direction to the Assistant PR & Graphic Design Chair.
The Public Relations Chair is responsible for the design, coordination, and execution of an exciting and creative promotions campaign for all Board activities, programs, and events. The Chair utilizes all marketing and advertising outlets available to the Board, including Digital Signage, Chapel Slides, The Graphic, NewsWaves, “The Rock,” hand-drawn banners, chalk ads, bulletin boards, and the strategic placement of posters. The Public Relations Chair is also responsible for the maintenance of all forms of web-based media, including the Board’s website, Facebook account, Pepperdine Today, WaveNet Announcements, Peppervine, and Twitter, as well as the online posting of all Board events to Pepperdine’s Master Calendar. As the Board’s goodwill ambassador, the Public Relations Chair coordinates 'Thank You' notes, acknowledgements of appreciation, and the Board’s official annual group photo. The Chair also maintains positive working relationships with University Communications, including Pepperdine’s Public Relations & News Office. The Chair will communicate regularly with the Graphic Design Chair and other Board Members regarding the status of upcoming events to allow ample time for effective marketing and the coordination of picture taking at Board events. The Chair is responsible for overseeing the monthly distribution of the Student Life Calendar to RAs, SLAs, and various campus departments, posting paper-based advertisements around campus, and picking up printed materials from Printing Services, as needed. In addition, the Public Relations Chair will either serve or arrange for a liaison from the Board to attend weekly SGA Senate meetings. In collaboration with the Graphic Design Chair, the Public Relations Chair provides leadership, guidance, and direction to the Assistant PR & Graphic Design Chair.
The Assistant PR & Graphic Design Chair works directly with the Public Relations Chair and the Graphic Design Chair on the execution of an exciting and creative promotions campaign for all Board activities, programs, and events. Using numerous marketing outlets and advertising mediums available to the public relations team, the Assistant Chair will post, distribute, and/or upload the Board’s promotional materials to Digital Signage, Chapel Slides, The Graphic, NewsWaves, WaveNet, Peppervine, Twitter, Facebook, and Pepperdine Today. The Assistant Chair will maintain a positive working relationship with the Printing Services Department and is responsible for picking up printed materials from the Print Shop, when necessary. The Assistant Chair works in consultation with the Public Relations Chair on the securing and painting of “The Rock,” as well as “dorm storm” campaigns, campus media blitzes, and sending out timely ‘Thank You’ notes and other acknowledgements of appreciation, congratulations, birthday greetings, and well wishes. The Assistant Chair is also responsible for ensuring that the monthly Student Life Calendar is distributed to all Seaver College student mailboxes, as well as many campus departments, by the first day of each calendar month. The Assistant PR & Graphic Design Chair also works directly with the Graphic Design Chair in the design of various promotional materials for Board events, which may include, but not limited to fliers, posters, banners, postcards, pamphlets, booklets, bookmarks, maps, signs, and the Student Life Calendar.
The Special Events Chair plans, promotes, coordinates, leads, and assesses special, class, and traditional events, both large and small scale. These events include, but are not limited to, Blue & Orange Madness, Christmas Tree Lighting, Spring Fling, Senior Ball, Junior Dance Party, Sophomore Lock-in, Freshmen Bon Voyage, other class-specific activities, as well as distant and/or overnight excursions. The Chair will submit a detailed budget and operations plan for all large-scale events for Board Advisor approval. The Special Events Chair will manage all documentation pertaining to risk management, contracts, and expense reports. The Chair develops and maintains close, positive working relationships with SGA, Dining Services, Athletics, Riptide, HRL, Greek Life, SAO, Dean’s Office, and President’s Office to forge collaboration, partnership, and the co-sponsoring of events. The Chair communicates regularly with staff members in the Public Safety Department and Special Programs Office. The Chair will recruit, lead, and support the Special Events Committee, and provides leadership, guidance, and direction to the Assistant Special Events Chair. Additionally, the Special Events Chair works closely with the Film Chair in the development, promotion, and execution of the Board’s annual REELSTORIES FilmFest, while offering support and collaborative resources.
The Assistant Special Events Chair works directly with the Special Events Chair to plan, promote, coordinate, and assess special, class, and traditional events, on both large and small scales. These events include, but are not limited to, Blue & Orange Madness, Christmas Tree Lighting, Spring Fling, Senior Ball, Junior Dance Party, Sophomore Lock-in, Freshmen Bon Voyage, other class-specific activities, as well as distant and/or overnight excursions and events which take place on a weekday, Monday-Thursday. The Assistant Special Events Chair also supports the Special Events Chair in the coordination and organization of the Special Events Committee and maintaining positive working relationships with SGA’s class officers. Additionally, the Assistant Special Events Chair works closely with the Film Chair in the development, promotion, and execution of the Board’s annual REELSTORIES FilmFest, while offering support and collaborative resources.
The Weekend Events Chair plans, promotes, coordinates, leads, and assesses programs with recreational and entertainment value held on the weekend; specifically, Friday and Saturday. The Chair coordinates both on and off-campus events, including excursions to Dodger games, LA Zoo, Griffith Observatory, various theme parks, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, etc., which may include the coordination of transportation using University shuttles or chartered transportation. The Weekend Events Chair also facilitates programs which relate to comedy, television viewing parties and premiere events, improvisation, and other special talent guests, working closely with members of Pepperdine Improv Troupe (PIT), Pepperdine Independent Entertainers (PIE), Randumb Show, and The Beacon. The Chair oversees the Board’s Weekend Events Submission Process, which includes the awarding of Board funds to various campus organizations. The Weekend Events Chair will seek out collaborative opportunities with Campus Recreation, Athletics, Riptide, ICC, ICA, HRL, PVC, Greek Life, LEAD, SAO, and Student-led Ministries to forge partnerships and the co-sponsoring of events. The Chair communicates regularly with staff members in the Public Safety Department and Special Programs Office. The Chair will also recruit, lead, and support the Weekend Events Committee and provides leadership, guidance, and direction to the Assistant Weekend Events Chair.
The Assistant Weekend Events Chair works directly with the Weekend Events Chair to plan, promote, coordinate, and assess weekend events. The Assistant Chair helps coordinate both on and off-campus events, including excursions to Dodger games, LA Zoo, Griffith Observatory, various theme parks, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, etc., which may include the coordination of transportation using University shuttles or chartered transportation. The Assistant Weekend Events Chair plans programs which relate to comedy, television viewing parties and premiere events, improvisation, and other special talent guests, working closely with members of Pepperdine Improv Troupe (PIT), Pepperdine Independent Entertainers (PIE), Randumb Show, and The Beacon. The Assistant Chair also supports the Chair in the coordination and organization of the Weekend Events Committee and participates in the review process of Weekend Event Submission forms. The Assistant Weekend Events Chair works closely with Campus Recreation, Athletics, Riptide, ICC, ICA, HRL, PVC, Greek Life, LEAD, SAO, and Student-led Ministries on the collaboration, partnership, and co-sponsoring of recreational and entertaining events held on the weekend.
Completed Application Packets are due by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 to Student Activities or emailed to spb@pepperdine.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Student Activities at (310) 506-4201 or the Student Programming Board at (310) 506-7153.
For more information or to sign-up for a Board committee, please visit the Student Programming Board's official website at www.pepboard.com, call (310) 506-7153, or email spb@pepperdine.edu.
The academic program at Seaver College is organized into eight divisions. They offer 38 majors in a variety of disciplines and 36 interdisciplinary majors.
