Looking to become more involved in MIS and don't know where to start? Apply to join general committee! 

General Committee Overview 

• Help host company presentations on Tuesday and Thursday nights
• Shadow positions on Exec and assist with their day to day tasks 
• Help prospective MIS students understand more about the MIS program at UGA
• Attend monthly internal meetings and contribute ideas to improve the organization 

Benefits of General Committee

• Extended networking opportunities with companies while assisting with presentation set-up and pack-up
• Exposure to different responsibilities through executive board shadowing to determine where your strengths and interests lie 
• Build community by getting to know students and professors in the MIS program 

If this interests you - Apply here! Feel free to reach out to members on General Committee or Exec to learn more before applying. 
 

Overview of Positions on Executive Board
 President​

• Communicates with faculty sponsor
• Organizational strategy and decision-making
• Maintains communication and accountability
• Serves as organizational steward and leader representing SMIS and the MIS major at large
• Assists other executive positions 

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 SVP of Operations

• Maintains organization UGA listserv
• Sends weekly newsletters using Mailchimp
• Sets up company presentations
• Assists with logistical planning decisions​
• Meet with external stakeholders for event planning

SVP of Company Relations

• Primary contact for company interactions
• External-facing role; communicates with recruiters for scheduling presentations, events, and panels
• Communicates all SMIS events externally to recruiters (career fair, banquet, panels, and Alumni events)

SVP of Finance

• Oversees SMIS budgets and finances
• Log and account organizational expenses
• Ensures SMIS is following UGA's financial rules for student organizations
• Facilitates membership dues and executive board reimbursement

SVP/VP of Web Development

• Ensures that website is up-to-date and reflects current schedule of events
• Use email to respond to company outreach
• Maintain calendar for event scheduling
• Ensures that website complies to UGA branding policies and standards

VP of Student Relations

• Oversees all social media outlets for SMIS 
• Generates form for presentation attendance
• Communicate student attendance information to MIS faculty

VP of Special Events

• Project-lead for fall recruitment banquet and recruiting fairs
• Initiates special events internally within SMIS, such as community service, workshops, or any other unique events that students may be interested in

VP of Alumni Relations

• Maintains Alumni database for SMIS
• Ensures that alumni are contacted and invited to pertinent SMIS event
• Ensures that graduating members are added to alumni database and communication links remain intact
• Reach out to Alumni to help coordinate the new “SMIS Alumni of the Month” effort

VP of Community Service

• Responsible for helping find new ways that SMIS can give back to the community
• Coordinate community service events with faculty, students, and executive board

VP of General Committee

• Oversees the General Committee
• Communicator between the Executive Board and General committee