Student Trustee Position – Applications Now Open

Today Student Government officially opened applications for the Student Trustee position that will begin their appointment on July 1, 2017.  Two information sessions will take place regarding the upcoming opening for a Student Trustee on The University of Akron’s Board of Trustees.  These sessions are scheduled for:

  • Thursday, March 16th at 4pm in Student Union Room 323; and
  • Tuesday, March 21st at 6:30pm in Student Union Room 323

This is an excellent opportunity for students to become further involved with their University, to gain leadership and managerial experience at a high level, and to shape the future of The University of Akron.  Attendance at an information session is not required, but highly encouraged for potential applicants.

The date of appointment for the new Student Trustee position will begin on July 1, 2017, for a two-year term that ends on June 30, 2019.  Interested and qualified UA students must complete an application and return it to the Undergraduate Student Government office by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 14.  Applications are available from Undergraduate Student Government, SU 307a, or online at http://www.uakron.edu/usg.

Five nominees will be selected from the applicant pool and submitted to President Wilson, who will review and forward nominee applications and resumes to the Governor of Ohio, who has sole authority to make the final appointment decision.