Student Success and Advising Center Dawson Hall 305 Sanford Dr. Athens, GA 30602 (706) 542-4869 www.fcs.uga.edu/ssac About FACS › › Our mission is to advance the well-being of individuals and families over their life span and strengthen communities through the dissemination of knowledge, education of professionals and provision of research-based programs. › › About The University of Georgia The University of Georgia (UGA), founded in 1785, is recognized as one of the nation’s leading public universities. U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 “Best Colleges” edition has The University of Georgia ranked 20th among public universities. Forbes Magazine ranked UGA No. 18 on its “Top 25 Public Colleges 2015” list. Total enrollment in Fall 2014 was 35,197 undergraduate and graduate students. www.fcs.uga.edu/ssac/legislative-aide Legislative Aide and Congressional Aide Internship Program Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal presents a resolution proclaiming Feb. 18 as Family and Consumer Sciences Day in Georgia during FACS Day at the Capitol.
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Student Success and Advising Center
Dawson Hall305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-4869www.fcs.uga.edu/ssac
About FACS›› Our mission is to advance the well-being of
individuals and families over their life span and strengthen communities through the dissemination of knowledge, education of professionals and provision of research-based programs.
›› About The University of GeorgiaThe University of Georgia (UGA), founded in 1785, is recognized as one of the nation’s leading public universities. U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 “Best Colleges” edition has The University of Georgia ranked 20th among public universities. Forbes Magazine ranked UGA No. 18 on its “Top 25 Public Colleges 2015” list. Total enrollment in Fall 2014 was 35,197 undergraduate and graduate students.
www.fcs.uga.edu/ssac/legislative-aide
Legislative Aide andCongressional Aide Internship Program
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal presents a resolution proclaiming Feb. 18 asFamily and Consumer Sciences Day in Georgia during FACS Day at the Capitol.
Program detailsLEGISLATIVE AIDE
Intern during the General AssemblyThe FACS Legislative Aide program is an internship opportunity for juniors and seniors in spring semester to intern for a Georgia senator/representative during the Georgia General Assembly session at the Capitol in Atlanta. Interns also act as a guide to fellow FACS students at the college’s annual FACS Day at the Capitol in February.
Why you should apply›� Experience the excitement of legislation in action
›� Earn up to 12 hours of course credit
›� Receive a $2,500 stipend for living expenses while living in Atlanta
›� Earn valuable experience and knowledge of the legislative process while working a full-time position
›� Connect first-hand with how policies affect everyday lives of Georgians
›� Enjoy networking opportunities that will impact your academic and future professional career
›� Meet influential Georgia leaders
Responsibilities›� Attend and report on legislative committee meetings as well as Senate and House Chamber sessions
›�Welcome visitors such as lobbyists, constituents and special interest groups
›� Research and report on current legislation
›� Organize office files and update legislator’s calendar
›� Represent designated legislator at various networking events
Course requirementsCourse requirements consist of writing a weekly log, a mid-term self-evaluation and a final self evaluation along with a final paper summarizing your experience.
FACS Day at the CapitolIn February, you will serve as a guide for several students from the college during FACS Day at the Capitol. Here, you will have an opportunity to share your newfound knowledge of the legislative process to your peers and instructors and enjoy a lunch and discussion panel with legislators and FACS students and faculty.
CONGRESSIONAL AIDEBased in Washington, D.C.The Congressional Aide program, designed for FACS graduate students, is an internship with a U.S. senator/representative or government agency in Washington, D.C. The intern acts as a guide for fellow FACS students participating in FHCE’s Washington Study Tour in the summer. Graduate students maintain their assistantship funding.
Apply by Nov. 7Complete the application form found online (http://www.fcs.uga.edu/ssac/legislative-aide). Contact the FACS Student Success and Advising Center ([email protected]) or in Dawson Hall room 112 for more information.
Open up a new avenue of opportunities by becoming a legislative aide, where you’ll learn the political process and network with influential Georgia leaders.
“Serving as a senate intern via the Legislative Aide program provided countless opportunities upon graduating from UGA and invaluable professional experience which led me to my current career path in government. I would strongly encour-age any student to consider applying for the FACS Legislative Aide Program, regardless of whether or not they choose to pursue a career path in public administration. It is a great internship program to build a resume and a wonderful way to establish numerous network connections.”
