GELS Guidelines
Global Ethical Leadership Society (GELS) Guidelines:
Membership into this society requires completion of the following:
- Student must complete a GELS application
- Student must obtain a recommendation from a faculty member
- Interview with the Director of Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence
- Interview with governing executive body in which candidate will present his/her case and/or contributory ideas for admission
- Induction will be once per year (i.e., January) during a formal pinning ceremony and reception (candidates may attend all meetings and events prior to formal pinning).
The GELS organization will consist of the following governing executive leaders: (Terms of office consist of whichever comes first: two years or graduation. The executive body will be voted into office by all members. Prior to election, incoming running candidates will briefly presents [3-5 minutes] to the Society their goals and objectives for the office for which they run.)
President
- Provide ethical leadership to all members
- Uphold all guidelines and policies set forth by the Director
- Represent the Society across campus, the community, nationally and globally
- Exercise governing authority in holding meetings and admittance process of new members
- Serve as the main liaison between the Society and Director
- Working with the members, develop schedule of events/activities and regularly provide Director with updates
- Present new members at pinning ceremony
Vice President
- Chair meetings/activities in the President’s absence
- Assist President with various functions
Public Relations Coordinator
- Support the president with all public relations activities
- Ensure that all public notices (i.e., posters) are created, distributed and displayed across campus
- Will pursue actions to further the development of recruitment
Historian/Treasurer
- Maintain a log of all events and activities throughout the year
- Record minutes of official meetings and distribute to all members, director, and assistant director following the meeting
- Manage the financials of the society’s budget; pay all expenses; provide financial report updates at meetings; submit reports to president, vice-president, director and assistant director
- At the end of his/her term-of-office, turn financial documents over to the newly elected Secretary-Treasurer and acquaint the new officer with duties of responsibilities
Events:
1) Monthly meetings
2) Kick-Off Gathering (i.e., picnic-September) and Publicity Campaign (to generate membership and bring awareness to campus and community)
3) Induction Pinning Ceremony (January)
4) Farewell Celebration and Appreciation to Executive Leaders (April)