Selection opens for student BHE member

uring the 2003-04 academic year, the rotating student seat on the Board of Higher Education will be filled by a representative of the University of Massachusetts system. The board is currently accepting applications from undergraduates interested in filling the vacancy.

     The student representative is selected by the governor, based upon the recommendations of the Student Advisory Committee, a panel comprised of student trustees from the community and state colleges and UMass system.

     Applicants for the student slot on the board must submit verification of full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic performance; a resume with information on field of study, expected graduation date, employment history and related activities and interests; three personal references; and a statement of purpose summarizing interest in the post and demonstrating understanding of the role.

     Application materials should be submitted by April 11 to Clantha Carrigan McCurdy, Associate Vice Chancellor, Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance, 454 Broadway, Suite 200, Revere MA 02151.