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title: American Politics & Policy Leadership | Patrick Henry College (PHC)
description: Read about the Leadership positions in the American Politics & Policy Program at Patrick Henry College.
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# American Politics & Policy | Leadership

## The APP Program is the only academic program that has its own student-led leadership team. 

 

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Under the oversight of [Dr. Michael Haynes](https://www.phc.edu/faculty/mlhaynes?hsLang=en), APP majors elect the members of the board for terms that expire after one academic year. The Vice Chair is appointed by the Chair. Positions include:

#### Chair

Oversees the function and maintenance of APP’s five-year-goals and leadership structure, acting to promote the interests of the major’s students.

#### Vice-Chair

Assists the Chair.

#### Director of Fundraising

Works with donors both within and without PHC to raise funds for the APP events and the general growth of the major.

 

#### Director of Events

Works with various smaller events during the semester, such as group media-viewings, symposiums, debates, etc.

 

#### Director of Communications

Is in charge of the publicity of the major.

#### Director of Mentorship and Recruitment

Works in a variety of ways to recruit students to the major.

Each of these positions holds a deputy under them, to assist in the tasks of the position.

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