Memorial Student Center Council
Chair - MSC Abbott Family Leadership Conference
General Position Summary
The MSC Abbott Family Leadership Conference Chair supervises the planning of the San Antonio and Houston Conferences. The chair serves as a liaison between the conference staff (20 people), the Memorial Student Center (Executive Officers and other student leaders), and the Abbott family on a consistent basis. Leads the weekly joint meeting and contributes thoughts to city meetings. Meets with both Vice Chairs and Raye Leigh to discuss and come to an understanding on matters affecting all conferences. There are three circles the chair is involved in: Chair and Advisor; Chair, Advisor and Vice Chairs; Previously Listed and Directors. At conference, the Chair serves in the capacity needed by the Directors at the time.
Minimum Requirement
- One year of MSC Leadership experience or equivalent.
Meeting Requirements
| Meeting Type | Meeting Description | Reoccurrence |
| MSC Officers | All MSC Student Leaders | Every Monday @ 6 pm |
| Leadership | Raye Leigh, and both VCs | Every Monday- time TBD |
| San Antonio | Meeting with San Antonio Staff | Every Thursday @ 4 pm |
| Joint Conference | Meeting with all staff | Every Thursday @ 5 pm |
| Houston Conference | Meeting with Houston Staff | Every Thursday @ 5:30 pm |
Significant changes or additional functions for this position in the upcoming year
- Determining if COVID-19 will still remain a factor in planning conference activities
Required MSC Officer Responsibilities
| Duty Title Description |
| Represent the MSC – Student Programs Office: As a student leader in the MSC Student Programs Office, you are a reflection of the department and our MSC Values. |
| Attend Weekly Monday Night Meetings: When creating your academic schedule, please be mindful of your requirement to attend Committee Advancement Team meetings every Monday night at 6pm. |
| Assist with MSC Committee Alignment to Memorial Student Center: Committee Chairs have the responsibility of directing their committee’s goals and year to meet the needs of the department. |
| Complete the full Academic Year: MSC Officer positions are meant to be performed for the full academic year from Fall to Spring, with the exception of some work from home during semester breaks (winter and summer). |
| Attend Leadership Launch: Every spring, the MSC hosts Leadership Launch in order to assist with the transition of new leaders. |
| Represent your committee at Unity Dinner: Unity Dinner is a way to bring all outgoing and incoming officers to gain an understanding and awareness of diversity in leadership. |
| Understand the Student-Staff Partnership: The MSC Student Programs Office operates under a unique 1:1 relationship between student and advisor |
Learning Outcomes
- Communication skills, verbal and written
- Leadership skills
- Patience
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, and/or Skills
- Gone on Conference as a Delegate and served as a Director or Vice Chair