Elections
Fall 2023
Creighton Students Union (CSU) elects and appoints its new members annually during the Fall semester, as positions are held for the duration of the calendar year (January - December). This year, the CSU Election Day is November 7, 2023. Check your inbox for your ballot, which will be emailed to you automatically.
Positions and Roles
Below are descriptions of all elected and appointed positions within CSU. Whether you are interested specifically in programming, finances, or policy/legislation, or you are just looking for involvement on campus, there is something for everyone!
Executive Committee
President: responsible for the day to day operations of CSU including meeting with University administrators, serving on University Committees, writing legislation that advocates for student needs, and serving as the primary voice of the student body.
This is an elected position - see "Elections" below.
Executive Vice President: responsible for overseeing the House of Delegates, serving as the liaison between CSU and University Committees, managing two CSU coordinator positions (Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator and Graphic Design & Marketing Coordinator), and coordinating signature programs with Jesuit Academy.
This is an elected position - see "Elections" below.
Vice President for Finance: responsible for managing CSU's budget and allocations of student fees to all undergraduates, graduate and professional schools, sport clubs, and non-student organizations. This position also manages the annual audit of CSU finances and oversees the Appropriations Committee.
This is an appointed position - see "Applications" below.
Vice President for Programming: responsible for managing CSU Program Board by providing diverse programming, coordinating large-scale events such as Homecoming and Senior Week, and creating and managing the Program Board budget.
This is an appointed position - see "Applications" below.
Assistant Vice President for Programming: responsible for assisting in the management of CSU Program Board by providing diverse programming, coordinating large-scale events such as Spring Jam and Fallapalooza, and managing the Program Board Street Team.
This is an appointed position - see "Applications" below.
House of Delegates
The House of Delegates is a voting body of CSU that is comprised of delegates from all 9 colleges and schools, at-large members, group delegates, and affinity group delegates. Members serve as the legislative body of the Creighton Students Union and represent the wishes and needs of the students through policy and legislative action. In addition, they propose resolutions, acts, and amendments to the CSU governing documents. Position commitment is for January - December (excluding summer), with one meeting per week.
Some of these positions are elected and some are appointed - see "Elections" and "Applications" below.
Appropriations Committee
The Appropriations Committee is a seven-member committee of the Creighton Students Union responsible for making financial recommendations and decisions, especially pertaining to undergraduate student organizations. Committee members are responsible for voting on all funding allocation decisions to undergraduate organizations, sports clubs, and non-student organizations. Position commitment is for January - December (excluding summer), with one meeting per week.
These are appointed positions - see "Applications" below.
Program Board
The Program Board is responsible for providing the Creighton University community with multicultural, social, recreational, educational, and entertaining programs in alignment with the Creighton University Mission Statement. The CSU Program Board exists to enhance the Creighton experience by providing programs to enhance the intellectual, social, spiritual, physical and recreational aspects of students' lives. The CSU Program Board seeks to improve upon the whole person by assisting student in the development of their leadership skills through practical programming experiences, group training and one-on-one contact. Position commitment is for January - December (excluding summer), with weekly commitments varying.
These are appointed positions - see "Applications" below.
Coordinators
Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator: responsible for advocating for the diverse interests of students, elevating the voices of underrepresented student groups, and providing resources and education to current students on diversity initiatives. Position commitment is from January-December (excluding summer), with 4 office hours per week.
This is an appointed position - see "Applications" below.
Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator: responsible for producing all marketing and publication materials for CSU (excluding Program Board). Also responsible for managing the CSU social media accounts on a regular and consistent basis. Position commitment is from January-December (excluding summer), with 4 office hours per week.
This is an appointed position - see "Applications" below.
Elections
This year, the CSU Election Day is November 2024. The following positions will appear on the CSU ballot and are elected by students:
President
Executive Vice President
House of Delegates - Group Delegates
- International Students (1 delegate)
- Online/Regional Campuses (1 delegate)
- Phoenix Campus (1 delegate)
- Fraternity and Sorority Life (1 delegate)
- School/College (based on enrollment)
- At-Large (4 delegates)
Election Information and Rules Sessions: anyone interested in a CSU position is required to attend one of these sessions or they need to reach out to Nelly at csuevp@creighton.edu
- Monday, September 18 at 11:00 a.m. | Skutt 209
- Wednesday, September 20 at 3:00 p.m. | Skutt 209
- Thursday, September 21 at 1pm | Skutt 209
Election Day is November 7 and CSU Candidate Debate is November 2.
- Petitions turned in - TBD
- Approval of campaign materials - TBD
- Campaigning begins - TBD
Applications
The following positions are appointed and require an application:
Vice President for Finance
Application TBA Applications due TBD
Vice President for Programming
Application TBA Applications due TBD
Assistant Vice President for Programming
Application TBA Applications due TBD
House of Delegates - Affinity Group Delegates
- Academic and Honor (1delegate)
- Faith-Based, Political, Sustainability (1 delegate)
- Service and Justice (1 delegate)
- Cultural (1 delegate)
- Commuter/Off-Campus (1 delegate)
Applications for the above delegates TBA Applications due TBD
Program Board
Application TBA
Applications due TBD
Interviews will be conducted the following week
Appropriations Committee
Application TBA
Applications due TBD
Interviews will be conducted the following week
Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator
Application TBA
Applications due TBD
Interviews will be conducted the following week
Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator
Application TBA
Applications due TBD
Interviews will be conducted the following week
Information Presentations
Click on the links below to view various recorded information presentations.
CSU Election Candidate Debate
2023 Candidate Debate Recording.
CSU State of Student Address and Election Results
View a recording of the Fall 2020 CSU State of the Student Address and Election Results.
Overview of Elected and Appointed Positions
Learn about the many available roles within CSU, including both elected and appointed positions.
House of Delegates (previously the Board of Representatives)
Learn about the restructuring of the Board of Representatives to the new House of delegates.
Election Rules Meeting
Learn more about the rules and requirements that pertain to elected positions, including CSU President, Executive Vice President, and Group Delegates (House of Delegates). Click here to view the recording.
Questions?
Feel free to contact csupres@creighton.edu with any questions!
