Officers

The designations of offices within the organization are thus: President, Treasurer, Vice President of Alumni Relations, Vice President of Faculty Relations, Vice President of Academics, and Vice President of Information Coordination.  Members must meet the requirement for membership at the first meeting of each semester to run for an office. Officers are elected by an iteration in which rounds of voting for each of the positions will/could take place.  Each round the candidate(s) with the least number of votes will remove themselves from the race.  In the event of a tie in the last round of voting, then the elected officers will choose the winner.  An individual may nominate themselves for an office or be nominated by another member and individuals may remove themselves from consideration for an office.  The term of office for all positions is one semester and elections will take place during the spring and fall semesters.  An individual can hold no more than one office at a time.

The faculty advisor for the organization may hold the position as long as they remain a member of the faculty at Purdue University.  He/She will be chosen from a list of prospective candidates by the officers of the club and upon acceptance will become the acting faculty advisor.

Positions

President

The President is responsible for the overall operation of the organization.  He/She will be expected to turn in all paperwork in a timely manner.  They must also ensure that all organizing for a scheduled event is completed.  He/She will also be in charge of conducting meetings and votes.

Treasurer

The treasurer keeps accounts, deposits the organization’s funds, and makes expenditures in a manner approved by the Business Office for Student Organization.  He/She is also responsible for the collection of dues.

Vice President of Alumni Relations

The duties of this office include contacting Alumnus of Purdue’s Economics Program and requesting them to come back to speak about their careers and life after graduation.

Vice President of Faculty Relations

The responsibility of this office is to create a bridge between faculty in the Economics Department and Purdue students by organizing events that allow members to get to know professors outside of the classroom and improve the learning environment.

Vice President of Academics

The duties of this office are to inform students interested in economics on prospective paths through the major and after graduation, such as: graduate school, law school, and other possible careers.

Vice President of Information 

The responsibilities of this office include: advertising club activities, taking minutes at meetings, and promoting knowledge of the club.

Vice President of Recruitment

The duties of this office are: to inform parties (interested in joining the club) when and how they can become members and, to hold a membership drive at the beginning of each semester.

Vice President of Careers 

This individual is responsible for getting information and speakers about careers for graduates from the economics department.

Vice President of Programming 

The duties of this office are to organize general club activities not covered directly by other Vice President positions.