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Memorial Student Center Council

Chair - MSC Visual Arts Committee (MSC VAC)

This position is closed.

General Position Summary

The VAC Chair oversees all decisions and operations within the committee and executive team.  It is the duty of the Chair to work with the Executive Team to develop exceptional programs for the student body that reach diverse audiences and attract a variety of participants and/or visitors to the Reynolds Gallery. As the leader of the VAC Executive Team, the Chair ensures all executive members are provided with opportunities to develop their leadership skills. The Chair also provides feedback to executive members when necessary. The VAC Chair is the liaison between the committee members and the MSC Officer Team.

Minimum Requirement

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Meeting Requirements

Meeting TypeMeeting DescriptionReoccurrence
All Member MeetingsMeeting with general members and executivesWeekly
Executive MeetingsMeeting with Executive team, with advisor presentWeekly
Chair/Advisor MeetingOne-on-One meetings between MSC Advisor and ChairWeekly
Program AssemblyMeeting with all chairs to discuss programs and committee DevelopmentWeekly

Significant changes or additional functions for this position in the upcoming year

Recommended one-on-one meetings between each executive and the chair should take place once a semester to reflect on committee and personal goals, advisors can be present if requested.

Required MSC Officer Responsibilities      

Duty TitleDescription
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.
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: What skills or knowledge is the individual in this position expected to gain? 

  • Project Management-- Working within a budget monitoring deadlines, and making decisions that affect the team.
  • Communication (written and verbal)—presenting ideas to professional artists, TAMU personnel, and community partners.
  • Student Development—providing opportunities for VAC students to gain leadership skills.
  • Evaluation Performance—issuing feedback to Executive teammates in one-on-one meetings

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, and/or Skills

  • Previous involvement in VAC, or can demonstrate a good awareness of VAC mission and activities
  • Interest in contemporary and historical art subjects
  • Displays exceptional organization and communication skills
  • Understands time management
  • Previous experience planning events
  • Is able to work with a diverse group of individuals