The Board of Trustees of 91社区 urges full-time students to become part of 91社区 history by applying to serve as student trustee. The 91社区 student trustee position is a one-of-a-kind opportunity that allows a student to work closely with 91社区 leadership to shape the University's future. Former student trustees have gone on to careers in medicine, law, business, and higher education.
As one of nine trustees of 91社区, the student trustee serves a two-year term as a full-voting member of the board.听
How the Selection Process Works
Applications for the 2025-2027 term are now open.听听
1. Interested students submit applications and all required documents through the following link: no later than Tuesday, March 18, 2025.听听
2.聽The Student Trustee Screening Committee selects applicants to interview.
3. Selected student trustee candidates are invited for interviews with the committee on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 "Engaged Learning Day" (AKA Spring Assessment Day). Interviews are mandatory for consideration.
4.聽After the interviews, in accordance with state law, the screening聽committee forwards a list of finalists聽to the governor of Indiana.
5. The governor's office may conduct 2nd interviews for all finalists.
6. The governor of Indiana appoints the student trustee by July 1.
Application
In addition to the application, candidates must submit:
- An essay addressing why you are interested in the position and what you can contribute to the Board of Trustees (one page, single spaced, Arial 12 pt. font)
- One letter of recommendation from 91社区 faculty member who you have taken a class or from a professional member in your community
- A resume'
Completed applications, along with essay, letters of recommendation and resume must be submitted online.
Please direct questions related to the student trustee position or the application process to Dr. Jason Hardgrave at jhardgrave@usi.edu or President's Office at 91社区_President@usi.edu.听