Associate Student Representative (ASR)

An Associate Student Representative (ASR) shall be a student elected by the student members of his/her region. An Associate Student Representative's role will be primarily concerned with assisting the Student Representative in regional duties. The ASR will:

Regional Duties

  1. Contribute to and aid in the production of each regional newsletter created by the Student Representative, including writing at least one article per newsletter.
  2. Aid Student Representative and Regent in responding to concerns of students within region.
  3. Collaborate with the Student Representative on materials and updates periodically posted to the regional page on the national website.
  4. Contact Regent, Student Representative, and Student Leadership Committee at least once a month.
  5. Be available for possible visits to other chapters within region.
  6. Work closely with Regent and Student Representative to plan and facilitate cooperative activities among chapters in the region.
  7. Keep a record of all email correspondence during tenure.

National Board Duties

  1. Submit an annual report to the Student Leadership Committee and the Central Office.
  2. Advise the Student Leadership Committee and Student Representative on the submission of annual reports to the Board.
  3. Contact the Student Representative and Regent to report concerns of students within the region to the Board.
  4. Serve on Student Leadership Committee and other Board committees as appointed.

International Convention Duties

  1. If attending, assist with registration, regional meetings, panels, and convention activities when possible and appropriate.

If, as assessed by the Regent, the Student Representative should not be able to complete his/her duties, the Associate Student Representative will take over the position, title, and duties as specified by the Sigma Tau Delta Constitution/organization. 

Because the Associate Student Representative's duties are primarily regional, those elected to the position cannot be Board-funded to attend Board meetings or the international convention; however, ASRs will receive recognition for duties performed by being listed in the regional newsletter and on the Society's website.