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ASG explains "hiring practices"

Ryan Henson
The Commuter

Sunday, May 24, 2009

In a letter to the editor printed in last week’s issue, “In regards to the Student Government hiring practices,” a student expressed concerns about having to submit a photo with her application to ASG. She also had concerns with the “quickly squeezed- in” five minute interviews and the lack of representation of students over 30 years old.

The Commuter wanted to get both sides of the issue.

According to Toni Klohk, ASG‘s faculty advisor, the reason a picture is required from applicants is that, if they are hired, a photo needs to be available for the Web site. In addition, she said the students in ASG are well-briefed on equal opportunity laws, on what can and can’t be asked, and what they can and can’t take into consideration. However, she does feel a good point was made in the letter and that they are currently reviewing the photo policy.

“Normally, it is required for the elections, for publicity on the Web site and other places,” Klohk said. “ I think probably what happened is, unfortunately, when that application was sent out that was not taken off. “

In response to the five minute interviews, Klohk said they had apologized up front for the “rushed” interviews but most of the hiring process was based on the application itself and the “thoroughness” of what the students had filled out.

“Even if they weren’t rushed, it would have probably taken no more than five to seven minutes,” Klohk said.

As for the concern that there is a need for more representation for students over 30 years of age, Klohk explained that one of the representatives of the business division is over 50 years old.

Chelsea Ellertson, student activity coordinator, also added in saying that ASG is not the only group in the Student Life and Leadership office and that there is good age representation of all ages in all the other groups.

Comment

Just an FYI! There were two representatives of the 2008-09 ASG that were above the age of 30. People shouldn’t judge by the cover…but thanks anyway for the compliment.

— unknown · Jun 4, 04:08 PM · #

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