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Student Board

Since 2012, the Georgetown University in Qatar MUN Student Board has been responsible for the overall content of the MUN conferences hosted by the university. The board decides on the conference theme, topics, committees, and chairs.

Duties

Board members are responsible for training both GU-Q and high school students in the procedures of the conference. The board sets the schedule of training and organizes the Local School Training Day. The board is also in charge of editing and reviewing the background guides.

Within the committees, the board members who chair are responsible for setting the tone and professionalism of the conference. Finally, the board votes on the annual positions of Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General.

MUN Positions and Duties

  • Secretary General: Responsible for managing production of all content elements of the conference, including theme, background guides, and crisis videos, and liaising with the program manager.
  • Deputy Secretary General: Responsible for leading all MUN trainings and selecting candidates for chairs, co-chairs, and rapporteurs, as well as with local schools. Creates delegate training videos.
  • Head of Communications: Creates strategy and content for social media before, during, and after the conference, takes meeting minutes, and shares content with wider GU-Q community.
  • Assistant Head of Communications: Assists the duties of the Head of Communications.
  • Head of Operations: Creates a detailed operations plan and works closely with MUN student workers and the Office of Educational Enrichment to manage MUN operations.

How to Join the Board

All students who have participated in at least one Georgetown MUN conference can apply to serve on the board. A call for applications for the MUN Student Board for the following year is sent by email in Spring semester. Applicants must submit their CV and cover letter to Jibin Koshy for each position they wish to apply for. The cover letter should include previous MUN experience at Georgetown and any other MUN experience. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.