The SGA Judicial Board, the branch of the Student Government Association that monitors matters of SGA laws, parking appeals and non-academic misconduct controversies, is now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year.
“We are looking for any student that embodies the Capstone Creed and follows the student code of conduct,” Meagan Bryant, SGA executive press secretary, said.
Bryant said that students do not need to be a political science, pre-law student or previous SGA member to join the board.
“It’s beneficial to all students because you gain other experiences like interview practice and rules of etiquette,” Bryant said.
The Judicial Board is open to full-time students at all levels of their academic career, from freshmen to graduate and law students. SGA Chief Justice Joe Hart said they are looking for students with good decision-making skills that are role models for other students.
“We are making decisions that affect other students’ lives, so we need to be hard working together,” Hart said.
The current Judicial Board is comprised of a chief justice, 20 associate justices, a chief clerk and two associate clerks.
Hart also said experience with the Judicial Board is something prestigious to add to a resume and shows willingness to be a leader.
“It makes you think about things in a different way, which helps you learn how you should act as a mature adult,” Hart said.
Once selected, the group of justices and clerks do more than just hear cases. They form committees that focus on different areas such as education, student involvement and character building, and they put on several outreach events on campus throughout the school year.
Hart said the board reached more than 70 classrooms last year with its presentations on avoiding trouble and making good choices.
Students interested in applying should be in good academic standing with the University, including non-academic conduct records. Along with the application, students should also submit a sealed and signed letter of recommendation from a UA faculty member.
Applications can be found at sga.ua.edu, the SGA office in Room 231 of the Ferguson Center, and the Judicial Affairs office in 107 Burke West. Applications are due to the Judicial Affairs office by Thursday, Feb. 14.
