Montgomery College Seeks New Student Board Member

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The nominating committee for the Montgomery College Board of Trustees is accepting applications from Montgomery College students interested in serving a one-year term on the Board of Trustees from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

The Board of Trustees is the governing body for Montgomery College, a public, open admissions community college with campuses in Rockville, Germantown, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring, plus Workforce Development & Continuing Education centers throughout Montgomery County.  Montgomery College serves nearly 60,000 students a year, through credit and noncredit programs, in more than 130 areas of study.Montgomery College students who wish to be considered for the student trustee position must have successfully completed at least 18 credit hours at Montgomery College and possess a cumulative grade point average, and a current semester grade point average, of at least 2.0. At the time of appointment, and during the term of office, the student must be a Montgomery County resident enrolled in at least six credit hours of course work at Montgomery College. Employees of Montgomery College are not eligible to apply.Student applicants must attend an orientation session at Montgomery College before being interviewed by the nominating committee. The student trustee position requires an extensive time commitment, beyond the regular Board meetings, and trustees receive no financial compensation. The student trustee is appointed by the Governor, upon recommendation of the nominating committee.Students interested in serving on the Montgomery College Board of Trustees must submit, via email, a letter of intent and a resume, along with supporting references, to Mr. Fred S. Evans, chairman of the Nominating Committee, at fredevans1970@gmail.com. All applications must be received by 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Applications will not be accepted at Montgomery College. Interviews will be conducted prior to April 12, 2013.Additional information about the nominating process is available from Ms. Arlean Graham at the Montgomery College Board of Trustees office (240-567-7120) or from Mr. Evans (301-424-5169).###Montgomery College is a public, open admissions community college with campuses in Germantown, Rockville, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring, plus workforce development/continuing education centers and off-site programs throughout Montgomery County, Md. The College serves nearly 60,000 students a year, through both credit and noncredit programs, in more than 130 areas of study.