Recent alum links Board to students
Chelsea Eakin
Issue date: 10/28/08 Section: Features
Learning about the recent conversations on campus about multiculturalism and race issues, James was reminded of discussions that arose while she was a student. Despite strong convictions from all students and student groups involved, she thinks that open-dialogue remains important and hopes students recognize and take advantage of the fact that "people are relatively free to have these discussions" in the College's campus environment.
As for how James and young alum trustees before her came to be elected to the position, the Nominating Committee of the Alumni Council invites nominations for the Young Alum Trustee from faculty and staff, as well as other alumni. The nominees are reviewed and narrowed down to a group of 6 or 8 candidates, who are then interviewed by the Nominating Committee.
James thinks her role as a relatively recent graduate gives her unique insight into campus affairs, and allows her to facilitate valuable conversations between current students, alumni and her fellow trustees. "I do hope that students feel free to contact [the trustees] and to discuss and share ideas," James said. "A lot of trustees make a huge effort to be available, and it can work both ways. That's rare compared to big universities."
As for how James and young alum trustees before her came to be elected to the position, the Nominating Committee of the Alumni Council invites nominations for the Young Alum Trustee from faculty and staff, as well as other alumni. The nominees are reviewed and narrowed down to a group of 6 or 8 candidates, who are then interviewed by the Nominating Committee.
James thinks her role as a relatively recent graduate gives her unique insight into campus affairs, and allows her to facilitate valuable conversations between current students, alumni and her fellow trustees. "I do hope that students feel free to contact [the trustees] and to discuss and share ideas," James said. "A lot of trustees make a huge effort to be available, and it can work both ways. That's rare compared to big universities."
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