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At educational institutions above primary education, each grade level or year of study is a class, referenced by the year of graduation, i.e., "Class of 2011". The official activities of these groups are generally organized and led by class officers, who are elected [1] in the late spring of each year for the term beginning in the fall, [2] or early in the fall term. After graduation, the class officers are typically responsible for organizing their class reunion. [3]

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Composition

Like a student council, their leadership model is loosely based on either the parliamentary system or the executive branch of the United States. Unlike a student council, which represents the students of an entire school, class officers typically represent only a single class. [1] Whereas the purpose of student council is to learn about democracy and leadership, and to work in partnership with school management for the benefit of the school, the goal of class officers is to organize and facilitate activities for the enjoyment of their classmates. The following positions are common to nearly all groups of class officers: [4]

The responsibilities of the secretary and treasurer are sometimes combined into a secretary/treasurer position. [5] Some schools have multiple vice presidents, each responsible for an activity, such as decorating or fundraising. [6] Typically, class officers are automatically members of the student government group at their school, but that is not their primary responsibility. [1] After graduation, the secretary reports classmate name and address changes to the school's alumni office, and submits class news to be included in the alumni publication. [7]

Other jobs

If the class is large or very active, other officers may be specified:

The individuals who fill these positions may be selected by the other officers or elected with them.

Advisor

Institutions of secondary education typically require an adult advisor who is a faculty member. That person may volunteer for the job or be assigned by the school. Their function is to act as a liaison between the class and the administration, ensuring that the group's actions and activities conform to the policies of the institution. The advisor will work with the president when setting class meetings agendas to include all required items in a timely manner. [8] The advisor should also provide encouragement, direction, support and ideas when needed. [9]

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References

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  2. "Student Union" Archived 2010-07-14 at the Wayback Machine H. H. Dow High School, Student Handbook
  3. "Wanted: Talent, Leadership, Dedication" Archived 2010-06-01 at the Wayback Machine MIT Alumni Association, Class Officer Job Descriptions
  4. "Class Officer Position Descriptions" Cornell University, Office of Alumni Affairs
  5. "Class Officer Positions" Lakeridge High School website
  6. "Duties" Archived 2012-10-01 at the Wayback Machine Garland Independent School District, Class Officer Constitution
  7. "Class Officer Responsibilities" Barnard Alumnae website
  8. "Class Advisor Responsibilities" Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine Inter-Lakes High School
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