The Undergraduate Student Government is now accepting applications to fill openings in its Cabinet. Students wanting to become more involved on campus have the opportunity to do so by applying for one of the 20 director spots or 250 member positions.

USG President-elect Mike Goodman and chief of staff Aftab Pureval expect a large turnover from the last administration.

“We’re looking for innovative ideas, new people to give the organization a little kick,” Pureval said.

The application process is an open-door policy, and every undergraduate student is eligible. The Cabinet’s purpose is to give students who wish to participate the chance to do so, because USG does not want to discourage anyone from being involved, said USG President Eddie Pauline.

Goodman said the most important thing is people are committed and have a desire for change.

“I’m going to be graduating next year; I only have one year to have an impact on this university,” he said, “I want to make sure I get people that are good leaders that are excited about Ohio State.”

There are two different levels of involvement in the Cabinet: Cabinet directors and committee members. Through the application and interviewing process, applicants will be gauged on their understanding of the organization and how much time they can contribute. They will then be delegated a position that best suits their agenda.

The committee structure is based on specific issues and constituency location. The committees focus on policy, governmental relations, greek life, projects, diversity, member development, community relations, residence halls and off-campus issues.

When applying, applicants will provide personal data such as name, address and major, and then answer questions about leadership and what they want to see change on campus. The goal is to learn how visionary each student is and to find out who is most likely to be active and make a difference. Goodman, Pureval, and USG Vice President Frank Sasso will analyze the applications and make the final decision.

The deadline to apply is Friday, and applications are available in room 201 of the Ohio Union and on the USG Web site, www.usgonline.net.