Senate elections

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• College (select all that apply)

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• Minor(s) – optional

• Year

Community Constituency

Community Constituencies are designed to ensure that the Senators are in touch with the needs of students outside of academics. Each candidate will be asked to select a community constituency in the application and, in a different part of the application, show proof that they have been approved to represent said Community Constituency group. 

Automatically approved and listed Community Constituencies are all SGA recognized student organizations, CSI recognized Fraternities/Sororities, and Cultural or Spiritual life centers (or any organizations housed under them). If a candidate wishes to run to represent a group or organization that is not automatically approved or is not listed on SenatePath, they should contact sgaSenateSpeaker@northeastern.edu.

It is important to note that each Community Constituency group may only have one Senator per college. Meaning, a Community Constituency group can only have one Senator representing them in a specific college but may have other Senators in other colleges.

Academic Constituency

All Senators hold an Academic Constituency which allows them to represent their academic college or program. Candidates who have a double or combined major which spans two colleges may choose which college they wish to run for.

It is recommended that candidates consider the merit of running for each college based on the competitiveness of the election, the connection they have to each college, and the needs of the students in each college. 

Purpose of Questions:

In the case that there are over twice as many candidates as seats available in a college, SGA’s Speaker of the Senate, VP of DEI, and Director of Elections will have to narrow the pool of candidates using the candidates’ answers to these questions. Lowering the number of candidates to twice the amount of seats open will ensure that voters are able to properly and thoroughly consider all candidates on the ballot. The narrowing, if conducted, is based on creating a diverse and well-qualified Senate.

Question Instructions: 

Please fill out all of the following questions to the best of your ability. Keep in mind while there is no word count – the ability to express yourself in a succinct and concise manner is a highly desirable skill set in the Senate, and will be factored into the evaluation of your application. It is recommended to focus on the quality and clarity rather than a specific number of words per question.

Question 1:

The Student Government Association (SGA) has several committees, boards, and working groups spanning different areas of the student experience. Talk about why you're choosing to become part of Senate – what makes this opportunity stand out and what specific aspects of Senate motivated you to apply.

Question 2:

As a Senator, you'll be representing your community and academic constituency in addition to serving as an advocate for all students of Northeastern University. Describe an issue facing both your academic constituency and your community constituency. How will you equitably advocate on behalf of all of these parties while in the Senate Chambers?

Question 3:

Now more than ever principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion need to be purposefully implemented and considered in all aspects of the Association's activities. Your fellow Huskies may not be aware of the different perspectives within underrepresented communities on campus. In your own words, define diversity, equity, and inclusion and describe what these terms mean to you. Additionally, explain how you will embody principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion during your time in Senate? How will you contribute to our efforts to ensure the voices and needs of Northeastern's diverse populations are heard?

Question 4:

Talk about a time you were faced with a conflict or difficult situation. How did you handle it – and how has it impacted the person you are today?