Elections for the Core Four Officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary) take place February - March. Students must first apply to run for elections and then face a voting process of Beta Alpha Psi Students. Timeline of Elections: 2/18 - 2/25: Applications Open 2/26: Applicants present ~2 minute speech on chosen position during General Meeting 2/26 - 3/4: Voting Process 3/6: Core Four Positions Announced
Criteria to Apply: 1) Undergraduate Student during 2025-2026 Academic Year 2) Must have active Associate, Candidate, or Member Status (those applying for first status during Spring 2025 are ineligible) 3) Will not be traveling abroad (spring / winter break doesn’t apply) nor partake in a full-time Internship (40 hours/week) during the 2025-2026 Academic Year
officer duties
President Leadership & Vision Event Planning & Oversight Lead Best Practice Competition
Vice President Support the President in Planning Oversight & Reviewal of Membership Applications Member Engagement
Treasurer Oversee Chapter Budget Collect Dues & Record-Keeping Expenses & Reimbursements for Merchandise, Catering, and Travel
Secretary Member Records & Attendance Reserve Rooms for Events Send Weekly Newsletters
What to expect?
1. Time Commitment: As much as this is great for resumes, Officers should expect to actively participate in chapter operations, including attending regular board meetings, supporting events, and contributing to the planning and execution of chapter initiatives. Officer responsibilities will take up varying 1-4 hours per week leading up to the beginning of each semester and throughout the Academic year.
2. Collaboration & Communication: Strong communication and collaboration with fellow officers, members, and faculty advisors is key to a successful term. 3. Leadership Development Opportunity: Serving as an officer is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership, project management, and networking skills. You will be able to create personal relationships with professionals while making a meaningful impact on our chapter.
If voted, core four officers must take mandatory officer training videos & tests from Student Engagement during March - April as well as attend an Officer Transition Night on Friday, April 4th. All officers will additionally be trained at the end of Spring Semester - Summer on specific Beta Alpha Psi Duties & planning for the academic year through team meetings / officer training videos.