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Board's next student representative could have voting power
Brad Boutaugh
Issue date: 1/18/08 Section: News
One of three students will soon become the new student member on Missouri State University's Board of Governors.
Selection of a new student governor began after the end of former Student Gov. Ryan Sivill's term, which lasted until Dec. 31, 2007.
Student Body President Orlando Hodges led a council that selected three students to be interviewed by Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt for the position
Although the position of student governor is currently non-voting, it does involve the ability to debate with the rest of the board.
"Student governors are not a voting member," Hodges said. "They serve as a perspective for student interests on the board."
It's a highly effective position that is influential in the administration, Hodges said.
There are instances, however, when a bill that has been introduced could give a student representative voting power on the board, Hodges said.
"House Bill 440 requires that one voting member of the board of curators of certain state institutions of higher education be a student," according to the Missouri House of Representatives' Web site.
The bill has been introduced, but has not yet been considered. It has been residing on an informal calendar since May 2005, according to the House's Web site.
The governor selects a student representative to sit with Missouri State University's nine district board members. As of yet, two of the district positions are open.
"I think all the candidates are more than qualified," said Courtney Wendel, junior communication major and governor candidate.
Wendel has had at least three semesters of experience as a senator on the Student Government Association and is serving as treasurer on the Junior Greek Council.
The other candidates are sophomore english major Ashley Hoyer and senior communications major Ryan Childress.
Currently, Childress and Hoyer reside on the SGA as director of university advancement and director of academic affairs, respectively.
Each of the candidates' interviews with Blunt has yet to be scheduled, John McAlear, secretary of the Board of Governors, said.
Selection of a new student governor began after the end of former Student Gov. Ryan Sivill's term, which lasted until Dec. 31, 2007.
Student Body President Orlando Hodges led a council that selected three students to be interviewed by Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt for the position
Although the position of student governor is currently non-voting, it does involve the ability to debate with the rest of the board.
"Student governors are not a voting member," Hodges said. "They serve as a perspective for student interests on the board."
It's a highly effective position that is influential in the administration, Hodges said.
There are instances, however, when a bill that has been introduced could give a student representative voting power on the board, Hodges said.
"House Bill 440 requires that one voting member of the board of curators of certain state institutions of higher education be a student," according to the Missouri House of Representatives' Web site.
The bill has been introduced, but has not yet been considered. It has been residing on an informal calendar since May 2005, according to the House's Web site.
The governor selects a student representative to sit with Missouri State University's nine district board members. As of yet, two of the district positions are open.
"I think all the candidates are more than qualified," said Courtney Wendel, junior communication major and governor candidate.
Wendel has had at least three semesters of experience as a senator on the Student Government Association and is serving as treasurer on the Junior Greek Council.
The other candidates are sophomore english major Ashley Hoyer and senior communications major Ryan Childress.
Currently, Childress and Hoyer reside on the SGA as director of university advancement and director of academic affairs, respectively.
Each of the candidates' interviews with Blunt has yet to be scheduled, John McAlear, secretary of the Board of Governors, said.
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