CAB Leadership Positions
Campus Activities Board (CAB) is a student organization for planning campus events. CAB was formed as a combination of the former Laker Traditions Team and Spotlight Productions. Our structure includes two programming committees: Teal and Black. Our events range from Homecoming and Presidents' Ball to craft nights and coffee-house style live music. We put on a large variety of different fun events, so there is sure to be something everyone would enjoy!
Looking to get involved? Email [email protected] for more information and join us for our General Meetings!
2022-2023 CAB Leadership Positions
Leadership Team
The CAB Leadership oversees the board of directors and provides a vision for how the CAB team shall operate. For the 2022-2023 school year, all Leadership Team members will receive a small stipend.
Leadership Team positions are filled for the 2022-2023 school year.
President
- Oversee the direction of CAB and serve as the primary official spokesperson
- Determine appropriate CAB co-sponsorships
- Attend all committee meetings at least once a month
- Call special meetings with at least a 24-hour notice
- Plan, promote and chair all CAB director selection processes
- Check and respond to emails sent to [email protected] daily
- Re-register CAB yearly with the Office of Student Life
- Assist advisors with budget and facilitate the internal funding process
- Support and encourage collaboration between directors and campus partners
- Work with the VPs to coordinate bi-annual recruitment campaigns
- Hold two office hours per week
- Ensure accountability of CAB members to meet programming deadlines
Vice President of Programming
- Create and update an attendance policy with the Board of Directors’ approval and input
- Facilitate bi-weekly committee meetings with the two programming teams
- Work with the President on the budget and approval of funding requests
- Attend committee meetings in the absence of the President
- Maintain and update LakerLink events
- Maintain and update documents in the CAB Drive including, but not limited to:
- Leadership Team and Board of Directors Contact Sheet
- Director List
- Event Log
- Member Project Tracker
- Director Contracts
- Event Proposals
Vice President of Membership
- Facilitate group development and interpersonal relationships of CAB
- Create and update an attendance policy with the Board of Directors’ approval and input
- Maintain a document tracking member attendance in accordance with the attendance policy
- Record and disseminate meeting minutes
- Meet with CAB members each semester to ensure they feel prepared and supported in their roles
- Meet with all new members to encourage retention
- Oversee the coordination of membership and retention events
- Host two recruitment and retention events per semester
- Host tabling events including Popcorn Days
- Oversee the creation of content for the weekly newsletter
- Attend Board of Directors meetings in the absence of the Vice President of Programming
- Plan and facilitate the CAB hiring process
Vice President of Public Relations
- Maintain a professional and engaging CAB social media presence
- Establish the annual (or semesterly) CAB general marketing theme and plan
- Create graphics for social media for events that do not utilize the Promotions Office for designs
- Program events designed to promote CAB and CAB events in collaboration with the Vice President of Membership
- Coordinate the purchase of giveaways or “merch” for CAB marketing purposes with approval from Leadership Team and the Advisors
- Update the CAB website to ensure relevant and accurate information at all times
- Create, publish, and distribute a monthly CAB calendar to promote all CAB events and streamline the dissemination of information
- Work with the Promotions Office and the Office of Student Life to advertise events
- Facilitate conversations with Directors and the Promotions Office for marketing larger events
- Assess and document all CAB social media data on a monthly basis
Shared Responsibilities
- Select the Board of Directors
- Meet with designated advisors on a bi-weekly basis
- Assist and support event coordinators
- Attend all Leadership Team meetings, General meetings, and advisor one-on-ones
- Coordinate internal communications within CAB
- Resolve conflicts that arise among Directors
- Collaborate on the creation of a summer retreat
- Create the Programming Training to facilitate the transition of incoming and outgoing directors
- Attend weekly leadership team meetings
Director Positions
The Board of Directors plan and implement a variety of CAB programs. These students are tasked with taking the lead for developing engaging events for the GVSU community. All current GVSU students are eligible to apply - no programming experience necessary!
Director applications are filled for the 2022-2023 school year.
Director of Special Events
- Chair the Winterfest and Extravagrandza committees
- Research, plan, implement, and evaluate events such as Winterfest, ExtravaGrandza, contracted events, and other special events
- Collaborate with the Director of Headliners on the planning and implementation of LakerPalooza
- Manage all aspects of Winterfest, ExtravaGrandza, and other special events, including, but not limited to:
- Hospitality
- Set-ups
- Technical needs,
- Volunteer management
Director of Headliners
- Chair the Spring Concert Committee
- Work with the Spring committee to research, plan, implement, and evaluate a Spring Concert with a major performer
- Work with middle-agents to research affordable acts
- Survey the student body for feedback on events they want to see on campus
- Manage all aspects of Spring Concert and GV's Got Talent, including but not limited to:
- Hospitality
- Set-up
- Technical needs
- Volunteer management
- Collaborate with the Director of New Student and Family Programs on the planning and implementation of Laker Kickoff
- Collaborate with the Director of Special Events on the planning and implementation of LakerPalooza
- Work with Whale Radio and other student organizations on promoting music events to the external community
Director of Coffeehouses
- Host one event per month highlighting local and GVSU talent
- Ex. musical performances, art, dance performances, poetry readings
- Collaborate with performance based RSOs
- Manage all aspects of Coffeehouses, including but not limited to:
- Hospitality
- Set-up
- Technical needs
- Volunteer management
Director of New Student & Family Programs
- Research, plan, implement, and evaluate events including Welcome Week, Speed Friending, Sibs & Kids, and other events relating to engaging new students and their families
- Collaborate with the Office of Student Life to provide events supporting Laker Family Appreciation Week
- Collaborate with the Director of Headliners on the planning and implementation of Laker Kickoff
- Manage all aspects of Welcome Week, Speed Friending, Sibs & Kids, and other events relating to engaging new students and their families, including, but not limited to:
- Hospitality
- Set-ups
- Technical needs,
- Volunteer management
Director of Recreational Events
- Research, plan, implement, and evaluate events such as goat yoga, Zumba, and other recreational events
- Plan at least one (1) event per month, included one event on the Pew Campus per semester
- Manage all aspects of recreational events, including, but not limited to:
- Hospitality
- Set-ups
- Technical needs,
- Volunteer management
- Coordinate GVSU Premier Nights with AMC or Celebration Cinema
Director of Activities
- Research, plan, implement, and evaluate events such as crafts and holiday-themed events
- Plan at least one (1) event per month, every other month being a grab-and-go craft, and one (1) event on the Pew Campus per semester
- Manage all aspects of crafts and activities, including, but not limited to:
- Hospitality
- Set-ups
- Technical needs,
- Volunteer management
- Select film series for fall and winter semesters
- Manage all aspects of CAB Cinema including, but not limited to:
- Film bookings
- Concessions
- Set-up
- Volunteer management
Director of President's Ball
- Chair the President's Ball Committee
- Plan all events surrounding President's Ball
- Manage all aspects of President's Ball including, but not limited to:
- Hospitality
- Set-ups
- Technical needs,
- Volunteer management
- 2022 Only: Meet with advisors over the summer to plan President's Ball 2023
Director of Spirit
- Chair the Homecoming committee
- Work with the Homecoming committee to coordinate events throughout Homecoming week and the selection of Homecoming Court
- Contact other student organizations and campus departments, including Athletics, to coordinate their involvement in the planning of Homecoming week
- Manage all aspects of Homecoming, including but not limited to:
- Hospitality
- Set-up
- Technical needs
- Volunteer management
- Research, plan, implement, and evaluate activities and campaigns pertaining to fostering school spirit throughout the school year, including Laker Blue Fridays
Assistant Director (Two Openings)
- Serve on event committees
- Plan events as desired
- Attend a monthly 1:1 with advisor
Shared Responsibilities
- Develop committees to aid in the fulfillment of the director’s responsibilities
- Attend all of their own events
- Meet all deadlines related to event planning
- Hold regular committee meetings for larger events
- Attend all Director meetings, General meetings, Programming meetings, and advisor one-on-ones
- Create LakerLink events for all events
- Prepare event proposals and budgets for review by the Leadership Team
- Participate on committees
- Volunteer at events in accordance with the attendance policy
- Other duties as assigned by the Leadership Team with advisor approval
Internship Opportunities
The following positions are eligible for internships for Hospitality and Tourism Management program internships:
- President
- Vice President of Programming
- Vice President of Public Relations
- Vice President of Membership
- Director of Headliners
- Director of New Student and Family Programs
- Director of Special Events
- Director of Coffeehouses
- Director of Presidents Ball
- Director of Spirit
Each position is a year long commitment.
Not an HTM student but still interested in using your CAB experience as an internship? Email [email protected] with your questions!
Mission and Vision
Mission
Campus Activities Board programs will build an inclusive community that appeals to the social, cultural, recreational, and evolving needs of the campus community. We strive to create memories that enhance every student’s Laker Effect.
Vision
As the Campus Activities Board at Grand Valley State University, we strive to provide engaging entertainment that effectively represents the interests of the student body.