Become a Student Representative on the Board of Trustees

• Serve as a member of the Board of Trustees. You'll participate in discussions but will not vote or attend private executive sessions.
• Share the student perspective on topics the Board discusses. Your role is to represent students as a whole, not just one specific issue.
• Attend Hawkeye Board of Trustees meetings once a month on the fourth Tuesday and take part in discussions.
• Attend a Board orientation session before your first meeting.
• Serve as a connection between the students you represent (Liberal Arts or Career and Technical) and the Board. You will provide a short update at each meeting, with support provided.
• Submit a brief written update to the Vice President of Student Affairs by email at least one week before each Board meeting. Your update will help guide your presentation during the meeting.

• Build leadership skills by serving on the Board of Trustees.
• Learn how Hawkeye makes important decisions and how the college operates.
• Get to know the Board of Trustees, the College President, Cabinet members, and other college leaders.
• Enjoy dinner with the Board of Trustees, President, and Cabinet before each Board meeting.
• Have the chance to attend local, regional, or national meetings and conferences, with eligible travel costs paid by Hawkeye.
• Add valuable leadership experience to your résumé while building skills that will help you in college and your future career.

• Be enrolled in at least 6 credits per semester
• Have completed at least 6 credits at Hawkeye
• Have and maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing

You are not eligible to serve as the Student Representative if you are currently enrolled in high school or work for Hawkeye as a full-time or part-time employee. Student employees are eligible to apply.