SMC appoints 2000-01 student body trustee
By NELLIE WILLIAMS
News Writer
Molly Kahn was recently appointed the Saint Mary's student trustee for the 2000-2001 year.
"This is a very unique opportunity," Kahn said. "Very few colleges have this position, let alone [one] that votes. We are lucky as a college."
The responsibility of a student trustee is to be a liaison between the students at Saint Mary's and the Board of Trustees. All juniors are invited to apply for the position. A committee reviews the applications, interviews and then makes a recommendation. Marilou Eldred, Saint Mary's president, helps make the final decision of who is chosen.
Saint Mary's is unique in that it created a position for a student member on the Board of Trustees. Most schools, including Notre Dame, do not have the position.
Kahn feels it is important for the Trustees to be aware of the needs of the student body.
"I think there needs to be a continued education between the Board and students," she said. "It is important to get students involved and let them know what is going on with decisions that will affect them and their institution."
With the College's Master Plan just getting started, Kahn said she feels it is important to be able to communicate effectively to the Board what student life is really like.
As a freshman, Kahn was on the freshman class board and as a sophomore, chaired sophomore parents week. She is also an orientation counselor coordinator, served on the judicial board and a chairwoman in VISA (Volunteer in Service of Admissions). Kahn also served as Board of Governance mission commissioner.
"I'm really honored. I think it's a wonderful opportunity to serve the student body," she said. "Communication is the most important aspect and [I] will be an outlet to voice student concerns."
Kahn is inheriting the position from Manuela Hernandez.
All News Stories for Wednesday, April 5, 2000
