Become a Student Trustee

The following criteria must be met in order to declare candidacy.

1. Must have completed fifteen (15) credit hours at IECC.

2. Must be a full-time student (enrolled a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours) at the representative college.

3. Must be enrolled for their entire term of office; the year begins with April Board of Trustees meeting and ends at the conclusion of the March of Trustees meeting.

4. Must be in good academic standing and have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

5. Must be in good standing related to conduct, with no violations.  

6. Must be in good financial standing related to IECC account, no outstanding balance.

This is a list of the primary rights and expectations and is not all-inclusive.

1. The student trustee is required to attend and be on time at each Board meeting, which rotates between the four (4) campuses. Three (3) absences (and/or 15 minutes tardy) without good cause may be reason for removal from office.   

2. The student trustee is required to maintain full-time status at the representative college for the entire term of office.

3. The student trustee shall serve on the IECC Student Advisory Board and shall act as president of this board during his/her tenure as student trustee.

4. The student trustee is required to conduct him/herself in a professional manner and appearance at all Board meetings.

5. The student trustee is required to maintain good standing in both academics and conduct throughout term.

6. The student trustee must complete any required training and file a Statement of Economic Interests.

7. The student trustee shall have an advisory vote, the right to attend closed meetings, and the right to make and second motions.

8. The student trustee is entitled to reimbursement for valid expenses incurred for Board business, as provided for in Policy 100.4.

1. Students who have satisfactorily completed the documentation, who have met the eligibility requirements, and met the deadline will be included on the ballot.
2. Candidates’ names on the ballot will be alphabetical (by last name) and will appear as identified on the candidates’ Application-Petition document.
3. The student trustee is elected at large by plurality vote of the voting students of the applicable campus. Each student is allowed one vote for only one candidate. The winner of the election is the candidate who receives the greatest number of votes.
4. The election shall take place no later than March 1.
5. The student senate at the voting campus will conduct and oversee the election on their campus.
6. By or on the first business day following the election, votes will be tallied by the president of the student senate, the student senate faculty sponsor, and the president at the voting campus.
7. Candidates will be notified of the election outcome prior to making any public announcements.