Member States and Schools
Schools containing VSAs located in the Midwest region have the opportunity to apply and become a “member school” of UVSA-Midwest. There are currently 29 member schools residing in 11 states.
Loyola VSA
Vietnamese Student Association at UIC
Vietnamese Student Association at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Vietnamese Student Association at Northwestern University
Vietnamese Student Association at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Vietnamese Student Association at Indiana University
Vietnamese Student Association at Purdue
DePauw Vietnamese Student Association
University of Iowa Vietnamese Student Association
Iowa State University Vietnamese Student Association
Kansas Vietnamese Student Association
WSU Vietnamese Student Association
Vietnamese Student Association at Centre College
Vietnamese Student Association of Louisville
Michigan State University Vietnamese Student Association
Vietnamese Student Association at the University of Michigan
Vietnamese Student Association at Wayne State
Grand Valley State University Vietnamese Cultural Association
Vietnamese Student Association of Minnesota
UMKC Vietnamese Student Association
Mizzou Vietnamese Student Association
Vietnamese Student Association at Saint Louis University
Vietnamese Student Association Nebraska
Vietnamese Student Association at the Ohio State University
Vietnamese Student Association of the University of Cincinnati
Vietnamese Student Association at CWRU
Vietnamese Student Association at UW-Madison
Denison VSA
WashU VSA
Membership Benefits
Constitution
Interested States and State Representatives are able to review UVSA-Midwest constitution to be fully understanding of the process of becoming an official state of UVSA-Midwest and to better understand its structure as well as their voice within the organization.
State Representative
UVSA-Midwest will ensure that the State Representative of the interest state will be fully transitioned and receives the resources, knowledge, and networks needed to ensure success within the position.
State Representatives have voting power to ensure checks-and-balances within the org when it comes to constitutional changes, choosing event hosts, submitting ranked votes for all potential future Collective Philanthropy Project Beneficiaries, and more.
Local VSA Development
Upon request, UVSA-Midwest will review and analyze the current constitution of the local VSA, co-develop a sustainability plan, and invite the President of the local VSA will have access to the UVSA-Midwest President’s Circle.
Moreover, the local VSA is allowed to use UVSA-Midwest as a fiscal sponsor for various projects requiring a 501(c)(3) status. Any other resources and documentation will be shared related to but not limited to the following topics include: membership retention, organizational growth, Executive Board transitioning, fundraising, marketing, information systems, event planning, and grant writing.
Regional Participation
Event Host Bidding - Members schools will have the power to submit bids to host UVSA-Midwest events: Leadership Summit and the Vietnamese Interacting as One Conference.
Elections Voting - Member schools will have the right to vote during Council of State Representatives Elections and Executive Board Elections at Vietnamese Interacting as One Conferences.
Alumni Network - Member schools will have access to a vast alumni network throughout the Midwest and other regions.
Event Benefits - Member schools will have access to benefits toward events such as discounted registration, early access to registration, and other benefits.
Collective Philanthropy Project
Member schools are able to work towards a common goal to spread awareness and fundraise for CPP. UVSA-Midwest will provide all necessary information and documentation needed to understand, spread awareness, and fund raise for the Collective Philanthropy Project and its present beneficiary.
How to Apply
for current member schools
Membership must be renewed every year or based on the current Executive Board’s discretion.
The Executive Board of the local school must fill out the annual UVSA-Midwest membership application.
If the school does not have a state representative, they must elect their own state representative to join the Council of State Representatives. The means of election is ultimately decided by said interest organization; however, upon request, UVSA-Midwest may provide resources and assistance in order to facilitate the election.
The local school’s Executive Board must sign the Memorandum of Understanding. To further expand upon, the Memorandum of Understanding serves as a series of promises that both parties will uphold to the best of their abilities to ensure growth and development in both organizations.
With states with one school, if steps 1-3 are completed before the deadline provided by UVSA-Midwest Executive Board, then the incoming State Representative will have full voting privileges in determining a host for the Vietnamese Interacting as One (VIA-1) Conference as well as UVSA-Midwest Executive Board elections. However, if these steps are completed after the deadline provided, then the incoming State Representative will have limited voting power. More specifically, they cannot vote in selecting the next VIA-1 host as well as Executive Board elections if the current year is for Executive Board elections. Upon the 2nd following VIA-1 host selection, the State Representative will regain full voting privileges.
for interested non-member schools
All schools in the Midwest and Central region are welcome to apply to join our regional organization.
The interested local school should look over the Memorandum of Understanding to ensure they can fulfill the expectations and requirements of being a member school.
The interested local school will contact eboard@uvsamidwest.org expressing interest in joining the region.
A representative(s) from UVSA-Midwest Executive Board will contact and meet with representative(s) from the interested local school to further explain the regional organization, clarify expectations from both parties, and help further guide the interest organization’s application.
The interested local school must then fill out the membership application form.
If the interested local school comes from a state without a State Representative, they must elect one to join the Council of State Representatives. The means of election is ultimately decided by said interest organization; however, upon request UVSA-Midwest may provide resources and assistance in order to facilitate the election.
The local school’s Executive Board must sign the Memorandum of Understanding. To further expand upon, the Memorandum of Understanding serves as a series of promises that both parties will uphold to the best of their abilities to ensure growth and development in both organizations.
If steps 1-6 are completed before the deadline provided by UVSA-Midwest Executive Board, then the incoming State Representative will have full voting privileges in determining a host for the Vietnamese Interacting as One Conference as well as Executive Board elections. However, if these steps are completed after the deadline, then the incoming state representative will have limited voting power. More specifically, they can not vote in selecting the next VIA-1 host as well as Executive Board elections if the current year is for Executive Board Elections. Upon the 2nd following VIA-1 host selection, the State Representative will regain full voting privileges.
