Collegiate Advisory Board Application

Application deadline: August 2019

U in the Driver Seat is a collegiate peer-to-peer program dedicated to reducing drinking and driving fatalities on college campuses. This group seeks to utilize positive peer influence through message development and education outreach on impaired driving and related topics. U in the Driver Seat is committed to fighting the number-one killer of college-age students in America, but it can only succeed with the involvement and commitment of students who are represented by the U in the Driver Seat Collegiate Advisory Board.

Member Duties · Participate in quarterly meetings and respond promptly to periodic e-mail requests for input and feedback · Organize an active U in the Driver Seat program on your campus and within your community and host program-oriented events and activities · Actively visit the U in the Driver Seat website http://u-driver.com · Promote U in the Driver Seat contests and special events · Provide input and feedback on new program materials, safety messages, promotional items and related elements · Provide input and insight on ways to successfully engage college students and sustain interest in the U in the Driver Seat program · Serve as an ambassador/leader for U in the Driver Seat, leading by example. This includes but is not limited to abiding by any university policies and laws regarding alcohol use as well as U in the Driver Seat beliefs by refraining from underage drinking, binge drinking, impaired driving, or enabling of any of these behaviors.

Member Qualifications Must be: Currently enrolled in a two or four year degree seeking program · Current freshman, sophomore or junior classification. Returning CAB members may be of senior classification · Willing to commit to quarterly meetings via conference call, web meeting or in-person, as well as respond promptly to periodic e-mail requests for feedback on U in the Driver Seat-related material or ideas.

Member Term · Members are asked to commit to serving a minimum of two semester term lengths · Members may serve more than two terms, so long as they re-apply and meet qualifications each year. Deadline to Apply: August 2019

Member Meeting Requirements · Meet quarterly (estimated meeting time of 2-4 hours per meeting) · Members will have the option to participate in all meetings through a toll-free conference call, the web, or in-person by meeting at one of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) regional offices. TTI offices are located in Austin, College Station, Dallas, El Paso, Houston and San Antonio.

Complete the entire application below for CAB consideration. Application may not be saved.

Items you will need to complete the application include, list of scholarships and awards, past organization and leadership positions held, any training, certifications, or classes that you feel would be helpful, a photo of yourself we can use on the website, and an *optional* written statement of recommendation describing your role, leadership, and experience within an organization.

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Applicant Information
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*
Best Method of Contact
Academic Information
College Campus or University*
Classification*
Major*
Current GPR*
Expected Graduation Date*
Please list any scholarships/awards:

Organization and Community Experience
Have you been involved with U in the Driver Seat or Teens in the Driver Seat before? If so, please state your position and experience with the program.*
Please list current or past organizations and leadership positions held (if any) within the past 2 years. If none, explain why:*
Outline your leadership role in developing and carrying out a specific program or project for one of the above organizations:*
CAB Membership
Please explain why you wish to become a CAB member.*
Please outline a minimum of 2 goals that you will seek to accomplish on your campus as a CAB member.*
If you are were not a part of TDS, please list any experience you have with traffic safety, impaired driver education, etc.:*
Please list any training, certifications, classes or other items you feel will help make CAB and U in the Driver Seat a success:*
A recent photo of yourself*
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
Please upload a photo we can use on the website and in materials pertaining to the CAB.
Do you agree to the following committments? By checking the boxes below you are indicating that you agree.*
- Participate in quarterly meetings and respond promptly to e-mail requests for input and feedback
- Organize an active UDS program on your campus and host activities
- Promote UDS contests and events.
- Provide input and feedback on program materials, safety messages, promo items and other related elements.
- Serve as an ambassador of the program including abiding by campus policies and laws regarding alcohol use including underage drinking and impaired driving.
Optional References: Please attach a written statement of recommendation from a reference describing your role, leadership and experience within their organization. Maximum of 500 characters.
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