So, I haven’t posted much of anything since I started this blog. I’ve been busy, but also wasn’t quite sure what to do with it. I have just finished writing a job description after talking with the Coordinating Council last Wednesday, and I’d love any feedback. I’ll try to get more content up in the next few days. 

ASM’s Coordinating Council is looking to re-start our neighborhood watch program. We have also discussed the need to look into the SAFE program, because it seems that people don’t know the extent of the services or how to go about requesting them. We’d like to see an online requesting system. 

We are proposing to appoint someone to address these issues, and develop concrete plans to address campus safety. Following is the job description I’ve drafted. I just sent it to the CC, and will add their feedback for the final draft. This will be brought up at our student council meeting on Wednesday. 

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Position Title:    Campus Safety Coordinator
Organization Name:    Associated Students of Madison
Qualifications:    Must be a currently enrolled student at UW-Madison
Incumbent Status:    Serves until April 30, 2009
Selection Process:    Appointed by the Student Council.
Terms of Office:    November 2008- April 30, 2009
Total Payment:    $1550.20 ($3100.00/year from May 1 08-April 09, pro-rated to the appointment date)
Hours Per Week:    15+
Paid Hourly Elsewhere on Campus:            No
 
The following is a section of a policy paper approved under various sections of the ASM Bylaws, notably 3.02(A)(V), 3.02(B)(III), 3.02(C)(III), 3.02(D)(II) and 3.07(M).  This policy states what the job duties of officers and appointees are, and expands on those duties above and beyond what is listed in the ASM Constitution and Bylaw.
Background:  The Student Council has the appointment and jurisdiction over its leaders.  This policy helps facilitate the institutionalization of job duties within the leadership.
Policy:  The following job description for the Campus Safety Coordinator is policy of the ASM.  It is to be followed accordingly, and will be administered by the Chair of the Student Council.  Duties from the Bylaws are not exclusive; please reference the official copy for additional duties.
 
Job Duties:
• Constantly reports to the Student Council in order to provide an update of the progress they have made as well as educate Council representatives about campus safety issues
• Constantly reports to the Coordinating Council and is a voting member of the Coordinating Council
• Constantly reports to the Chair and Vice-Chair in accordance with the established stipend accountability guidelines
• Facilitates the research of matters and drafting of legislation pertinent to Campus Safety
• Sets, posts and maintains a minimum of five office hours per week and spends a minimum of ten
additional hours on the work of the ASM per week
• Shall collaborate with other entities on campus in order to formulate concrete plans to address Campus Safety issues.
• Shall manage the administration of such plans, or delegate the duties appropriate to ensure that the plans are acted upon in a timely manner.
• Shall evaluate ASM’s previous Neighborhood Watch program
• Shall reinitiate the Neighborhood Watch program
• Shall research the SAFE Program
• Shall work with SAFE to give input on how to improve their services
• Shall address campus safety issues as they arise
• Performs all duties and responsibilities and executes all rights within the jurisdiction of and in
accordance to the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules, Laws, Legislation or Orders
 
 
 
Educational components of the position:
•Provides leadership opportunity for UW-Madison students
•Primary responsibility for establishing and managing the neighborhood watch program of the Student Government
•Primary responsibility to remain aware and educated about safety issues on the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s campus
•Represents the student government on campus safety issues