What are the responsibilities and job description for the ExCo Committee Member position at Oberlin?
The ExCo Committee is made up of six current Oberlin students, one of whom serves as the Chair of the Committee. The current advisor of ExCo Committee is Associate Dean Elizabeth Hamilton, who meets with the Committee at least once a month. Each Committee member works an average of six hours a week, although this fluctuates between >15 hours in the first week of the semester and closer to 4 hours/week in the less hectic weeks.
The ExCo Committee meets once a week on Sunday afternoons, generally for 2-3 hours, and each member is expected to hold at least two hours of “office hours” throughout the week. Additional work may be required outside of Committee meetings and office hours, especially during busy points in the semester.
The ExCo Committee meets once a week on Sunday afternoons, generally for 2-3 hours, and each member is expected to hold at least two hours of “office hours” throughout the week. Additional work may be required outside of Committee meetings and office hours, especially during busy points in the semester.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing course applications
- Interviewing potential instructors
- Working with potential instructors to design courses
- Communicating with the Registrar
- Planning and hosting the ExCo Fair
- Hosting trainings for new instructors
- Supporting instructors throughout the semester
- Working with the administration to affect policy
- Presenting and grading instructor assignments
- Hosting various events throughout the course of the semester
- Allocating SFC money to instructors
- Publicizing application process
- Working with the Registrar to manage accreditation and registration
- Possibly presenting at conferences about the importance of experimental/open education
Qualifications
The ExCo Committee accepts applications from first and second year College, Conservatory, and Double Degree students. Priority is given to first-year students.
Compensation
$15 per hour
Special Instructions to Applicants
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