Student Ministry Associate

The Wesley Foundation@Lincoln University
Student Ministry Associate


The Student Ministry Associate (SMA), formed in the Fall of 2004, serves as a significant opportunity for students to provide direct leadership to the Lincoln University Community and the Wesley Foundation Programs. Members of SMA can impact the events and experiences offered by the Foundation by conducting ongoing assessment and serving as liaisons between the students community, the university family and the Foundation Director and programs. By aiding in the creation and implementation of programming experiences, the members of the SAC helps Foundation programs, strive to attain a standard of excellence both now and in the future.

The SMA is an interfaith group of students involved in many aspects of university life. They meet regularly to advise the Foundations Director on programs, priorities, and student needs. They also help recruit student participation for Foundation’s events and will take a leadership roles in planning particular events.

The SMA has several important functions, all related to improving the quality of student life in the university. It surveys the student body and advises the Director on matters of student concern, supports and promotes social, scholarly and professional activities of students.

The roll of the SMA is to create a forum which open communication can take place concerning the enhancement of the student experience. The focus of SMA will be on the development and enrichment of the student experience.

The SMA will consist of a maximum of 15 currently enrolled at the University. The Director of the Foundation will serve as facilitators of this group. The SAC meets monthly when classes are in session with the Foundation Director to discuss current issues in the university. The group helps provide insight into the strengths and weaknesses of current programs, and bring new information into the University and Wesley Foundation.










Constitution of the Student Ministry Associates
Wesley Foundation@Lincoln University


Article I- Purpose of the SMA

Section 1. The purpose of the Student Advisory Council (hereafter SMA) is to provide a means for students to give input to, and be informed about, significant
Foundation decisions. SMA members will act in an advisory capacity to the Foundations Director.

Article II- Selection of the SMA

Section 1. Students must meet certain minimum eligibility requirements to serve on the SMA. Students must be seeking a Lincoln University (hereafter LU) degree or certificate and must have been registered for at least one course within the year prior to serving.

Eligible students must also have at least a 2.0 GPA. Any student who has violated the Code of Student Conduct and/or the Code of Civility is not eligible to serve on the SMA.

All members must be able to serve on the council for at least two years. However, if a member graduates in December, he or she can serve for the remainder of that year after graduation occurs. All members must have access to e-mail and the World Wide Web.

Section 2. The SMA will consist of fifteen members –

Article III- Term and Tenure

Section 1. The SMAl’s annual year shall be from September 1 through the following August 31.

Section 2. Each member shall serve on the SMA for two years.

Academic Standing In accordance with the initial requirement of SMA members to be in good academic standing, A review of academic records will occure each year. Any SMA members at any time whose GPA falls below the minimum GPA required by Article II, section 1.will be asked to resign.

Removal from the Council Absence from Fifty present of general meetings in a year shall also result in automatic removal of the member from the SMA. Exceptions may be made for military obligations.

Article IV- Selection of SMA Officers and Other Council Representatives

Section 1. The Officers of the SMA shall be Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. Additional officers deemed necessary or essential to the operation of the Council may be established by the SMA at any time.

Section 2. The officers of the SMA shall hold office until the end of the year, their removal, or until their successors are elected. Vacancies in any office shall be filled in accordance with article IV, Section 2 of the Constitution.

Article V- Duties of the SMA Officers

Section 1. The Chairperson shall work in partnership with the Foundation Director to gather agenda items and facilitate the meeting.

Section 2. At the request, in the absence, or termination of the Chairperson, the Vice- Chairperson shall perform all of the duties of the Chairperson. The Vice-Chairperson shall also be responsible for distributing to all SMA members the agenda, date, time, and location for the upcoming meeting.

Section 3. The Secretary shall maintain a record of proceedings of all meetings of the SMA. The Secretary shall maintain the historical data that shall include all actions of the SMA. The Secretary shall ensure that all SMA information and documents are passed on to the succeeding Secretary. The Secretary shall maintain a current list of SMA members including addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.

Section 4. Representatives to SMA will arrange the details of each meeting
including date, time, location.


Article VI- Council Meeting Structure

Section 1. The SMA shall meet twice during each standard semester. During the fall semester, it will meet once in September, October and once in November. During the spring semester, it will meet once in February March, April and once in May

Section 2. The SMA shall hold its regular meeting on the campus of LU. The
representative will arrange the exact location.

Section 3. An agenda for each meeting of the SMA shall be prepared by the Chairperson and distributed by the Vice-Chairperson.