Executive Body

Each class elects a leadership body whose purpose is to formally represent the class with their interests and concerns. Elected officers should represent the collective voice, not just the voice of the individual elected. Elections are held typically one month after the start of school in order to give class members time to get to know one another. Most elected positions cover the period of time while you are at Logan, however, a few of the positions transition to WSU CVM and so last all four years. Upperclassmen and the OSS usually assist with the election process.

The class raises (and expends) funds to support its fellow members with opportunities to increase their educational experiences with offsite events, guest speakers, etc., and provide social and cultural experiences. Discretion and professionalism should be the hallmark of elected representatives. Because this is a student initiated and orchestrated organization, the positions and responsibilities can be modified. Meetings are set by the class presidency, but typically are held bi-monthly.

• President - Preside over all meetings of the student council and serve as chairperson of the student council. Act as official representative at other class meetings and events.
• Vice President - Preside at the student council meetings of the class and the student council in the absence of the president. Succeed the president if he/she is unable to complete his/her term of office. Remain available to serve the class/class officers when needed.
• Secretary - Record and produce minutes of all meetings. Handle all of the student council correspondence. Coordinate meetings.
• Treasurer - Handle all financial transactions of the class. Maintain thorough and accurate records of all transactions. Produce financial reports as required by the class. Plan and execute fundraising events for the class. Meet each semester with Michael Bishop to reconcile accounts.
• Historian - Record all history of the class and make available to the class. Take and collect media of all events to assist in developing a history of the USU CVM. Share the information with the Office of Student Services for archiving and use in official publications.
• Wellness Coordinator- One individual from each USU CVM class shall plan and coordinate events that will bring about class unity and fun including but not limited to birthday surprises, social gatherings, and other special recognitions. This person may lead a committee of other class members, or members from the auxiliary to accomplish these functions.

Other Elected Positions

• Curriculum Committee Representative - One or two individuals from each USU CVM class sits on this program-wide committee to discuss issues and alignment of the core curriculum within and among sites. Meets every other week via video conference with WSU.
• Student Faculty Council Representative - One or two individuals from each USU CVM class sits on this program-wide committee to cover general issues and grievances within the program. Meets typically one time per semester. However, this individual is also the voice for the same concerns between students here at USU and the USU administration. Should work closely with the class’s executive body.
• Utah Veterinary Medical Association (UVMA) Representative - Attend the monthly UVMA meeting to represent the student perspective at these meetings. The second year student serves as the senior representative and is expected to attend all meetings. The first year student serves as the junior representative and should attend meetings as available. Organize interactions/events between the professional organization and student body.
• Cache Veterinary Practitioners Association (CVPA) representative - One or two individuals from each USU CVM class attends the monthly CVPA meeting to represent the student perspective at these meetings. The second year student serves as the senior representative and is expected to attend all meetings. The first year student serves as the junior representative and should attend meetings as available.
• Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Class Representative - works closely with the USU class presidency and the WSU SAVMA Board about all SAVMA related issues and programs.
• Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Jr. Delegate - represents USU at the house of delegates meeting and will act as a liaison between SAVMA and USU vet students. The SAVMA Jr. Delegate will need to be available to attend the yearly SAVMA Symposium (location varies across the nation, typically in March) and the yearly AVMA Convention (location varies across nation, typically in August).