Regents Scholars Society at the University of California, Davis

Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Who's eligible to be in the Regents Scholars Society?
2. How do I fulfill the requirements to be a member in good standing?
3. Do General Meetings count as an event that can go towards the quarterly requirement to maintain active membership?
4. What are the dues and why should I pay them?
5. What are the positions on the Executive Board?
6. How can I contact the Executive Board?
7. What is the Regents Scholars Conference?
8. What is the Winter Retreat?

Who's eligible to be in the Regents Scholars Society?

All UCD students who have been awarded a Regents Scholarship are eligible for membership. Continued membership depends upon:

1. The maintenance of the academic standards set forth by the University of California Regents for continued scholarship eligibility and
2. Active participation in the UCD RSS through attendance of at least three RSS events per quarter.

The list of active members is available in the members section.

How do I fulfill the requirements to be a member in good standing?

In order to remain in good standing, Society members must attend at least three events per quarter. A record of each member's involvement will be kept, and this record will be reviewed at the start of each new quarter at the first Executive Board meeting. If a member is found to have not fulfilled their membership requirements, they will be put on probation for the upcoming quarter and must attend two events in addition to the required three for that quarter. If their obligations are not fulfilled during this probation quarter, their membership status will be removed.

Do General Meetings count as an event that can go towards the quarterly requirement to maintain active membership?

Yes. Any event hosted by the club can count towards the three required quarterly events.

What are the dues and why should I pay them?

By paying the dues, you constitute yourself as an active member of RSS. The dues are $5 per quarter or $10 for the whole year. The dues are used to put on events for the club. Members who pay dues will receive discounts at many of our events.

What are the positions on the Executive Board?

The positions were slightly modified for the Spring 2008 elections.

President — The President directs all Executive Board and general meetings, oversees all organizational programs and activities, and directs the organization towards its goals. The President unifies the diverse projects of the Society and identifies areas for improvement and growth. He or she ensures that Board members are on task and that the needs of membership are met. The President acts as the chief spokesperson and contact person for the Society and consults with the Society's advisor. In consultation with the rest of the Board, the President prepares a timeline of events and goals for the upcoming academic quarter.

Example Events: Fall Reception, Tahoe Retreat

Vice President — The VP assists the President with his or her duties and leads the Executive Board and general meetings in the event that the President is absent. The Vice-President offers his or her support to all officers as needed. He or she also keeps the Society’s registration with the Student Programs and Activities Center (SPAC) current. The Vice-President serves as a liaison between Society members and the campus Scholarship Office, and provides information concerning the rules, privileges and requirements of the Regent Scholarship. Beyond this, the officer seeks opportunities to share resources among members, invite guest speakers, and collaborate on projects with other campus groups.

Example Events: Mentoring for lowerclassmen/transfer students, Student-Faculty Luncheon

Secretary/Treasurer/Fundraiser — manages and delegates the Society's funds appropriately and compiles a quarterly financial report to be presented at each new quarter's first Executive Board meeting. He or she records minutes at meetings, takes attendance, and manages all documents arising from Society affairs. The officer also collaborates with the Historian to provide a database of members and records of events, and maintains document templates, rosters and mailing lists.

Director of Outreach — This officer is primarily responsible for organizing and implementing all activities and programs that are geared towards recruitment of prospective Regents Scholars to UC Davis. This officer works to promote the reputation of UC Davis among high achieving high-school students and organizes activities to benefit prospective Regents Scholars. In addition, he or she will serve as the Society’s representative on the Regents Scholarship Committee.

Example Events: Overnight Hosting Program

Director of Social Events — This officer plans social events within the Society, and works closely with the President to develop a timeline of events and goals for the upcoming academic quarter. He or she can also coordinate networking opportunities for members within the Society. During years when the UC-wide Regents Scholar conference is held at Davis, this officer collaborates with the Liaison to form and implement an agenda of activities for the conference.

Example events: Quarterly Dinners, Tahoe Retreat, Mondavi Center Outings

Director of Community Service — This officer organizes Society events for the purpose of community service, including, but not limited to, events that benefit the UC Davis campus and the Davis community. He or she works closely with the President to develop a timeline of events and goals for the upcoming academic quarter.

Example events: Davis Central Park Tree-Planting, Dancing with seniors at the Davis Senior Center, High School Advising*

UC Liason — This officer serves as the primary contact between the Society and every other Regents Scholar Society/Regents and Chancellors Scholar Association within the UC system, ensuring, along with the President, continuous communication to benefit both parties. He or she coordinates the Society’s delegation to the UC-wide Regents Scholar conference and the Officer Retreat during the summer. During years when the conference is held at Davis, this officer leads a committee of members to plan, raise funds for, and organize all events for that purpose.

Example events: UC-wide Regents Scholar Conference, Summer Officer Retreat

Historian — This officer documents all Society events and prepares a yearly scrapbook and/or video to detail the events of the year. This officer, along with the Secretary/Treasurer, maintains a roster of members and Society alumni, and summarizes the year’s events in an official record, aided by a scrapbook and/or video. The officer also assists the Webmaster with updating the Society’s website.

Webmaster — The Webmaster creates and maintains the Society's web page and seeks to improve its resources and appeal to members while at the same time offering technical support to the other officers.

Freshman Representatives — This officer is in charge of promoting the Society’s events to students in the Integrated Studies Honors Program Residence Hall, and is responsible for representing any concerns of freshmen at the Executive Board meetings.

How can I contact the Executive Board?

You can either send an e-mail to the entire E-Board at: rssofficers@ucdavis.edu or you can contact any officer independently.

What is the Regents Scholars Conference?

The Regents Scholars Conference is an annual event attended by all the Regents Scholars Societies from all the UC campuses. Every year it is held at a different campus. Conference is one of the only chances Regents Scholars from all the UCs have to mingle with each other during the year. The conference includes three rounds of workshops on various topics, ranging from how to dress for an interview to the development of the Scholars Societies. The 2008 conference was held at UCLA from April 4 to April 6. Next year's will be at Davis, check the conference page for more information.

What is the Winter Retreat?

We've already gone on the Winter Retreat for 2008. It was great! Check out our pictures and make sure to tag along next year!