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Student Trustee

Would you like to become a student trustee?

As a student trustee, you will...

  • Increase your exposure
  • Build your resume
  • Receive partial tuition paid
  • See legislators in action
  • Meet with key county and state leaders
  • Be eligible for the James L. Watt Service Award

 

2025-2026 Student Trustee application is now open

Application requirements include a 500 or more word essay describing why you would like to become the new Student Trustee and two letters of reference from a professor or someone you've interacted with in a professional setting. 

Deadline to submit is May 16, 2025.

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Requirements

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours
  • Be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours during the academic year

 

Purpose 

  • To provide a direct communication link from the student body to the District Board of Trustees on various issues affecting student life and to provide an enhanced leadership opportunity for a member of the student body.
  • The student trustee is an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board selected by the Student Trustee Selection Committee through an interview process.
  • The student trustee serves a one-year term and may attend all meetings of the Board, except those exempt pursuant to Florida “Sunshine Law”.

 

Responsibilities

  • Represent the student body on the Palm Beach State College (PBSC) District Board of Trustee (DBOT).
  • Participate in identifying an outstanding PBSC student for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership award.
  • Interface with key Palm Beach County and State leaders.
  • Serve on the Student Activities Service Fee Committee, the Marketing Advisory Committee and the Enrollment Management Steering Committee.
  • Represent the student body on various college wide committees (schedule permitting).

 

A huge thank you to our past student trustees

Your insights, advocacy, and leadership have left an indelible mark on our community. Your willingness to voice student concerns, engage in thoughtful discourse, and collaborate towards meaningful change have been invaluable assets to Palm Beach State. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering service and tireless efforts in representing the student body. Your impact has been profound, and the positive changes you've helped to initiate will continue to benefit current and future students alike.