SACES is currently accepting applications from doctoral students who are early in their academic program to serve as the 2025-2027 Graduate Student Representative Designee. The appointee will serve as the Graduate Student Representative Designee from October 2025 until June 2026, and Graduate Student Representative from July 2026 until June 2027. Applications are due August 15^th. If you are interested in running, please contact Dr. Isabel Farrell at past-president@saces.org. We also encourage you to review the operations manual on our website that includes an extensive list of each position's roles and responsibilities

 Qualifications

1. Must be a doctoral student in a counselor education program.

2. Live or study at an institution in the SACES region. 

3. Must be a doctoral student/candidate for at least half the GSR Term (year 2) 

 

All applications shall be submitted in one file and should include the following:

1. A 500-word statement of interest by answering the following questions:

   1. Provide a rationale for why you would like to serve in the desired position? 

   2. What contribution(s) would you make as the SACES leader?

   3. Describe your commitment to counselor education and the values of the profession. 

   4. Provide a description of your leadership style.

   5. Describe the experiences and skills you have to prepare you to fulfill the SACES leadership position's responsibilities. 

2. Current curriculum vita.

3. A professional photo to be shared on the SACES website along if appointed.

Please title your file in the following format: SACES_forSACESGSRD_Jane Smith 

Full nomination packets are due on August 15^th, 2025 to Dr. Isabel Farrell at past-president@saces.org.

Dr. Isabel Farrell 

SACES Past-President
(2025-2026)