Graduate Student Representative to the UCOWR Board
The UCOWR Board seeks graduate student input. Nominate a talented student today!
This student representative to the UCOWR Board provides graduate students a voice in UCOWR planning and governance. Particularly, the student member will add a valuable perspective toward promoting greater student involvement in our annual conference.
- Nominations are being accepted through June 20, 2025.
- The new graduate student representative to the board will take office on July 1, 2025.
What is expected of the Graduate Student Board Member?
- Complete a one-year term on the UCOWR Board of Directors
- Serve as a voting member of the Board
- Attend annual conference and quarterly Board meetings (3 teleconference, 1 in-person at conference)
- Help to plan annual UCOWR/NIWR conference, particularly special sessions, student activities/events and field trips
- Serve on an award committee
- Actively participate in ongoing Board activities as appropriate (See Roles and Responsibilities of Board of Directors.)
What is the nomination process for a Graduate Student Board Member?
1) Graduate student candidates must be from a UCOWR member institution.
2) Use the QR code below to submit a nomination by June 20, 2025. Biographical sketch and vision statement are required. Questions can be directed to ucowr@siu.edu.
