Student Advisory Council | Ogden-Weber Technical College

Become a SAC Member

The purpose of the Ogden-Weber Technical College Student Advisory Council (SAC) is to gain valuable feedback from students and to provide leadership and service opportunities. Members of SAC will meet with college leaders to discuss how decisions made at the college affect students and provide feedback on critical issues impacting their experience and success.

Are you a student with innovative ideas and thoughtful insight into how OTECH can improve their college experience and student achievement?

Apply to be a SAC Member

About Student Advisory Council

Member Benefits

Strengthen your leadership and teamwork skills
Work with OTECH leaders to develop ideas that will improve technical education for our community
Receive a full tuition waiver while you are an active, participating member

Membership Requirements

Must apply or be nominated by an instructor, student support specialist, or college staff member
Must maintain satisfactory academic progress
Must maintain continuous enrollment
Must maintain 80% attendance at all required SAC meetings
Must commit to serve for a minimum of 4 months but may serve for your entire program length
Must consent to the use of their image by the College for promotional content
Must not be a current or former employee of the OTECH, except for work-study students. Work-study students may serve on the SAC but will not be paid for their time serving on the SAC.

Member Responsibilities and Duties

Provide feedback on the student experience and offer ideas on how to improve student success
Advise the college on current and potential plans, policies, and processes related to students
Assist in the planning of, and participating in, college activities and events
Demonstrate a good understanding of the college, the college mission, the college programs, and college resources for students
Serve as a representative of the college at special events throughout the year
Provide feedback on proposed changes in tuition and/or general fees
Attend President’s Cabinet, Board of Trustees, and other OTECH leadership functions at various intervals throughout the year
Build campus community by planning, promoting, and participating in college initiatives, activities, and events

Meetings

Meetings are 1 hour in length and occur on a biweekly rotation (dates and times to be determined by SAC members)
Council members are expected to attend each meeting, and absences must be communicated to the college advisor prior to the meeting
Open sharing and collaboration are essential
Council members are to respect differing views and treat each other in a professional and courteous manner
Additional meetings may be required

Application Process

Applications and nominations are accepted year-round
Students who apply or are nominated for an open SAC position will be contacted by the college advisor shortly after receipt of application/nomination
Students nominated by an instructor, student support specialist, or college staff member for an open SAC position will be asked to review membership requirements and responsibilities before accepting or denying the position
If there are no open positions at the time of application/nomination, the application/nomination will be held and reviewed when a position becomes available

Current Members