Student Leadership Council Charter

Article I: Purpose

The Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3) Student Leadership Council (SLC) serves as a liaison between the student community and the center administration, and should facilitate communication among staff, students, the NSF, faculty, and industry partners on center research, organization, and function. It also serves other important functions of service, broadening the student experience, organization and leadership opportunities.

Article II: Organization and Membership

  1. SLC members are undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdocs attending CS3 partner institutions. SLC members can either be funded or not funded by CS3, but must participate in CS3-related research and be advised by a CS3 faculty member.
  2. Each core partner institution shall nominate one (1) SLC member, resulting in a maximum number of five (5) members.
  3. The SLC members shall elect two Co-Chairs from among the SLC membership to serve for a one (1)-year term or until that person resigns from the role. The SLC may designate other elected leadership positions as approved by the CS3 Leadership Team.
  4. To encourage broad participation in leadership opportunities, a member of the SLC may not serve more than one (1) term as Co-Chair or other elected leadership position.
  5. Any students meeting membership qualifications may request membership from the SLC Co-Chair to complete application forms.
  6. SLC elected leadership positions consist of (2) Co-Chairs, a Career Development Lead, an Industry Lead, and a Communication Lead. All elected leadership positions will hold office for a term of one (1) year. At least one of the officers shall be an undergraduate student.
    1. Co-Chair: The Co-Chairs will plan the agenda and preside at all meetings of the Student Leadership Council. They will coordinate the functions of all the SLC officers. They will be responsible for all external relations of the SLC, including representing the SLC and the students in all discussions with members of the CS3 administration. Co-Chairs will analyze the annual SWOT survey and develop an action plan to address SWOT results. Co-Chairs will present the results and action plan to the CS3 Leadership Team for feedback.
    2. Career Development Lead: The Career Development Lead will be responsible for creating opportunities that help students explore career paths, develop professional skills, and connect with career resources. They organize events such as professional development workshops, networking sessions, and career-focused trainings, in collaboration with the CS3 Associate Director of Education & Community Programs. Their role is to empower students with the knowledge and resources needed to successfully transition from university to the workforce.
    3. Industry Lead: The Industry Lead is responsible for building relationships between students and CS3 industry partners. They will organize networking events, company visits, and speaker sessions, in collaboration with the CS3 Senior Director for Strategic Partnerships. Their role is to bridge the gap between student and industry professionals, providing insights and opportunities for future careers.
    4. Communication Lead: The Communication Lead is responsible for managing outreach and ensuring clear, effective communication between CS3 students, CS3 leadership and partner institutions. They will disseminate information through various channels, including social media, email, newsletters, and Slack, collect and represent student feedback, and promote SLC events. Their role will work closely with the CS3 Communications Coordinator to engage students, enhance visibility, and maintain a strong connection between the SLC and the CS3 community.

Article III: Responsibilities and Resolution of Disputes

  1. The SLC shall perform a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) analysis of CS3 annually and communicate the results to the CS3 Leadership Team and evaluators. The deadline for the annual SWOT analysis will be set by the CS3 Leadership Team and communicated via the SLC Co-Chairs.
  2. The SLC shall facilitate communication among staff, students, the NSF, faculty, and industry partners on center research, organization, and function.
  3. The SLC shall identify opportunities related to CS3 activities for student service, broadening the student experience, and leadership development.
  4. The SLC shall participate in the annual NSF site visit review of CS3.
  5. Elections for leadership positions shall be conducted by secret ballot. Any other votes taken within the SLC will be open by default unless a secret ballot is requested by at least one member. The SLC Co-Chairs will organize any secret ballots.
  6. The SLC Co-Chairs shall have final decision-making authority. The SLC Co-Chairs shall provide a written explanation of the resolution to any disputed issues within the SLC, including both assenting and dissenting written opinions, as appropriate.
  7. The opinions and results in all disputes shall be recorded and made available to all members of the SLC and the CS3 Leadership Team.

Article III: Meetings