President
Crystal Diaz
Name: Crystal Diaz
Year: Senior
Position: President
Studying: Political Science Major and Hispanic Studies Minor
Why did you join Senate: I joined Senate because it’s one of the best ways to create meaningful and sustainable change in the community I love. I want other Bennies to have a positive experience at Saint Ben’s that is inclusive and memorable.
Favorite spot on campus: My favorite spot on campus is the koi pond area on the CSB campus. It’s beautiful and peaceful.
Email: [email protected]
President Duties:
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Chair all Saint Ben’s Senate meetings according to Sturgis Parliamentary Procedure with no speaking terms.
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Call special meetings of the Saint Ben’s Senate when necessary.
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Serve as a member of the Saint Ben’s Senate for two semesters.
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Chair the Executive Board meetings.
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Vote in case of a tie, when that vote affects the outcome, or when votes occur in ballot.
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Interpret the Saint Ben’s Senate Constitution and by-laws, except in cases of violation.
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Assist any responsibilities and duties of each senator.
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Meet with Saint Ben’s Senate faculty advisor when necessary.
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Aid the Saint Ben’s Senate Vice President in coordinating correspondence with any affiliated state or national organization and other student governments.
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Meet with the President of the College once a semester.
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Assist the Public Relations Representative with press releases and final approval of all messages sent on behalf of the Saint Ben’s Senate.
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Meet twice per month with the Saint John’s Senate President.
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Keep a detailed record of Saint Ben’s Senate member absences and board report submissions.
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Meet twice per month with the CSB Dean of Students.
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Oversee senate project goals and individual senator goals.
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Maintain adequate supplies in the Saint Ben’s Senate Office.
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Aid and oversee the Saint Ben’s Senate Vice President in the planning and implementation of the fall and spring retreats.
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Create the agenda each week for the Saint Ben’s Senate meetings.
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Present Saint Ben’s Senate goals to the President of the College and her Cabinet at the beginning of the fall semester.