Gemstone Leadership Council

Core 4

The Core 4 is the student leadership team in charge of the Gemstone Leadership Council. Members of the Core 4 include the following:

President 

The President oversees the operation of GLC as a whole. They create and guide a strategic plan, mission, and vision with their fellow GLC leaders. They also foster connection and partnerships between the GLC committees, as well as liaise between GLC and program staff and other Honors College organizations to promote collaboration. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop new initiatives and goals based on the needs of GLC and the greater Gemstone community
• Host bi-weekly directors meetings and weekly Core 4 meetings
• Collaborate with your other Core 5 members to support the various committees and programs under GLC by fulfilling any programming, facilitation, and logistical needs
• Select and assemble your Core 5 members, delegating tasks effectively, and creating a supportive and innovative work environment

Vice President of Administration and Operations  

The VP of Administration and Operations is responsible for coordinating event logistics amongst the committees and for general GLC needs. This involves managing room reservations, communicating with  creating a budget, and tracking organizational expenses. They also manage governing documents for GLC and are responsible for meeting minutes and record-keeping. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establishing communication lines through online platforms such as Slack
• Continuous learning of Terplink, Google Calendar, and other platforms essential to GLC’s functioning
• Along with the GLC President and program staff, manage and allocate funds through the GLC bank account
• Facilitate and organize funding opportunities for GLC, such as fundraisers and working seasonal football and basketball game concessions 

Vice President of Strategic Outreach and Engagement

The VP of Engagement & Strategic Outreach plans larger programming efforts for the Gemstone community such as cross-cohort social mixers and Gems Formal. This position focuses on providing spaces for the Gemstone community to come together along with branching out to other programs across campus and in the Honors College. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruit, select, and delegate tasks to programming committee for hallmark events such as Gems Formal and GLC Banquet
• Work with off-campus partners and vendors for events and programming needs
• Respond to student inquiries and emails promptly, offering guidance and support to enhance their Gemstone experience

Vice President of Marketing

The VP of Marketing creates graphics and advertisements for GLC events and manages promotion and social media presence on the GLC Instagram page. This position also focuses on maintaining the branding of the Gemstone Program and GLC under the Honors College. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Communicate with the various GLC committees and the Gemstone program to ensure that social media promotion reflects their visions
• Help select, train, and communicate with the marketing liaison for each GLC committee
• Develop new initiatives and social media strategies for recruitment and event participation

Directors and Steering Committees

There are many opportunities for students to take on leadership roles within the Gemstone community. The committees work on different initiatives, but all have the common goal of improving the overall Gemstone experience in various focus areas. Each committee is consists of 1-2 directors/co-directors and a steering committee of 3-5 members.