Delegate Selection Criteria--Clark College Model United Nations

Clark College
Model United Nations

Delegate Selection Criteria

Remember that going to any conference is an earned privilege, not a right. You don’t get to go simply because you’re enrolled in the MUN class. Every student is given the opportunity to earn a spot at a given conference. But since we always have more students enrolled in the MUN program than delegate slots for a conference, choices must be made. Among the criteria that the Program Director & Advisor, Coach, and Head Delegate will use to make the decision of which students will be chosen to represent the Clark College Model United Nations program at a particular conference are the following:

Commitment to the program

Regular, on-time class attendance (includes staying for the entire class)
Paying respectful attention in class
Class participation
Attendance at voluntary practice sessions and mock conferences
- preparation
- appropriate, on-time completion of required and suggested conference related papers such as position papers
- performance
Enrollment in Clark College MUN the next quarter (if appropriate)

Performance in class

Attendance
Paying respectful attention in class
Class participation
Appropriate completion of assignments, worksheets, and group activities
Quiz and exam grades

Conference preparation

Appropriate, on-time completion of required and suggested conference related papers such as position papers
Evidence of preparation for the conference
Demonstrated competence in rules and procedures
Teamwork and ability to work with partner (if applicable)

Performance at other conferences
Behavior at past conferences and other college events and activities
General attitude

maturity and responsibility
collegiality and teamwork--the ability to work as part of a team, respect others, and act diplomatically

Conference experience

Some conferences (“training conferences”) are meant specifically to provide people newer to Model United Nations an opportunity to gain experience
Some conferences are more appropriate for more experienced delegates

Given the competition and the extent of the criteria listed above, selection to represent Clark College is an earned honor and should be recognized as such; however, not being selected is (in most cases) usually simply a matter of numbers. It is almost always the case that more delegates deserve to go than we have the space for. Please do not take it personally.Other important factors:

Delegates will be required to sign a document stating that they have read, understand, and will abide by the Clark College Code of Student Conduct.
Delegates will be required to sign a document acknowledging the possible hazards and risks associated with travel and conference participation.
Delegates will be required to sign a document promising to repay Clark College, the ASCC, the Model United Nations program, the Program Director & Advisor, Coach, Head Delegate, and/or any other participant for any non-refundable fees and expenses associated with the conference, travel to and from, hotel, transportation, and/or medical expenses resulting from cancelation, accident or incident, theft, misconduct, or intentional decision.
Delegates will be required to pay a deposit.
Delegates will be required to complete a document that includes emergency contact and health insurance information, food and drug allergies, and medical conditions.
Delegates will need to disclose any medications and mental and/or physical health conditions that may interfere with travel and/or successful participation at a conference (anxiety, depression, phobias, motion sickness, etc.).
Delegates will need to consider whether they have the mental and physical stamina and the ability to function autonomously required for travel and successful participation at a conference. This includes:
- Long hours in committee, social events, and sightseeing
- Early rising, late bedtimes
- Sharing a room and bed
- Being responsible for proper nutrition and rest
- Being responsible for medications and general health
- Walking long distances
Delegates will be required to have any required documents, such as a valid photo id and passport, required for travel, registration, and participation in a conference.
- Delegates should bring a color copy of the front and back of their passport and/or driver's license.
Delegates will need to have copies of any necessary prescriptions as well as the appropriate official pharmaceutical documentation listing side effects and symptoms of overdose and withdrawal.
Delegates unwilling or unable to sign the required documents and/or supply the required information will be ineligible to attend the conference and will be replaced by another student.
Responsible behavior is essential. There are usually more students ready, willing, and eligible to go to a particular conference than there are delegate slots available. When a tie-breaker is necessary, a student who has less potential for, or past evidence of, irresponsible behavior of any kind will be selected.