By: Shilesky Montalvo ’19, Staff Writer
Representing students’ stories, concerns, and the College itself.
Every year, the Board of Trustees selects a sophomore student to serve on the board for a period of two terms. This year, the Board selected Malia Waltman, an international business and digital communication double major, to serve as a Student Trustee.
“I didn’t want to apply because of the recognition or because others suggested I should, I wanted to because it meant something to me and I could see myself making a difference,” Waltman said. “Ultimately, I chose to apply because I thought of all the people I have met since coming to LVC.”
As a Student Trustee, Waltman will attend every Board meeting, as well as participate in certain committees to assist in the decision-making of the College’s future.
“I expect this to be a learning experience, and I want to see how it will challenge me as I add a different perspective to the Board while they teach and mentor me through the process,” Waltman said. “Looking forward, I would like to look back on my time as a Student Trustee and say it helped to shape me into who I became.”
The process of selecting a new student for this position seems faster than what most students expect. First, they turn in their application. Then, they go through student nominations, where they have to get a certain amount of signatures from their peers (in their class). Then, if they get enough signatures, they go through the interview process.
“It is an odd feeling to be competing against other people, but it was great to know that no matter what all of the candidates were amazing people who would do a great job as a Student Trustee,” Waltman said.
Waltman will begin her term at the end of the last board meeting in May 2018.
“I am excited to see what the future holds and am honored to have been chosen,” Waltman said.