- Be a full-time undergraduate with a minimum of 30 credits earned at the time of application.
- Be in good academic and student conduct standing.
- Be able to serve for a term of four years, or until the student graduates, whichever period is shorter.
The PennWest University Council of Trustees is seeking applicants to serve as the student trustee representing the Clarion campus. Student trustees are full voting members of the council and are expected to attend all quarterly and special council meetings. Appointed by the governor of Pennsylvania and approved by Senate, the trustees are charged with reviewing the administration, fiscal management and physical plant of the university.
In order to be considered to serve, a student must:
In addition to completing the Student Trustee Application in the Engage platform, which includes uploading a cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, candidates will also interview with the selection committee. The successful candidate’s information will then be shared with the president’s office and forwarded to chancellor’s office for an additional interview before being sent to the governor for appointment by the chair of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Board of Governors.
If you have questions regarding the student trustee position, the application process, or accessing the Engage platform, please contact Rachel Kister, Student Trustee Search Committee chair, at s_rakister@pennwest.edu or Shawn Hoke, assistant vice president of Student Affairs, at shoke@pennwest.edu.