DESCRIPTION
Established in 2007, the Provost’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Board is overseen by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It is composed of undergraduate students named by each of the undergraduate serving colleges as well as five at-large members selected through this open application process. All members are appointed to serve one-year terms.
MEETINGS
In Fall 2014, the Board will meet for discussion from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15 and Thursday, November 13, 2014. A buffet lunch will be provided. Dates for the Spring 2015 meetings will be determined at a later date.
MISSION
The purpose of the Provost’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Board is to work with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost to:
*Provide feedback on programs, administrative and academic policies, and initiatives established or overseen by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Innovation.
*Generate ideas and suggestions for programs and activities to enhance the academic experience of undergraduate students at the university.
QUALIFICATIONS
*Undergraduate student standing for the 2014-2015 school year.
*Interest in academic affairs initiatives and activities on campus.
*Strong record of academic achievement (GPA 3.0 or above).
*Involvement on campus both in academic and extracurricular activities.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested undergraduate students are encouraged to submit an application (found at http://provost.illinois.edu/about/psab.html). Successful applicants will be notified and may be scheduled for an interview. Applications must be received no later than September 19, 2014.
Questions about the Provost’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Board may be directed to Associate Provost Kristi Kuntz, 333-6677 or kakuntz@illinois.edu.
Thanks to Melinda Schaefer and Kristin Kuntz of the Office of the Provost for this information item.
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