Dear Undergraduates,<br><br>Provost Reif recently announced the formation of new faculty study groups that will examine potential extensions of MIT's educational and online offerings. In order to fill our undergraduate representative spot on the <a href="http://web.mit.edu/provost/studygroup/">MIT Online Study Group</a>, the <a href="http://ua.mit.edu/join/nominations/">UA Nominations Committee</a> is seeking applications from interested students effective immediately. <br>
<br>We will be accepting applications via email to <a href="mailto:ua-nomcomm@mit.edu">ua-nomcomm@mit.edu</a> until <b>Saturday, October 9, at 6:00 p.m.</b> All applications will be reviewed by Sunday, October 10, at 6:00 p.m.,
and <b>interviews</b> will be held <b>Monday, October 11</b>, between 10 a.m. and 12
p.m. (noon). If you are serious about applying to be a representative on
this study group, please make yourself available during the interview
hours on Monday. Additionally, I encourage you to read through the charge of the committee and collect feedback from your fellow undergraduates in order to aid you in filling out the application.<br><br><br>**Please send the following information to <a href="mailto:ua-nomcomm@mit.edu">ua-nomcomm@mit.edu</a>. Please fill out the application <i>completely</i> before <b>Saturday at 6:00 p.m.</b>**<br>
<br>1. Name, Athena username, Year, Major(s), Living group(s)<br><br>2. What are some examples of programs or endeavors that would extend "MIT's educational leadership, excellence and impact, both domestically and internationally?" (i.e. what are some concrete examples that have been proposed or you think may be proposed?)<br>
<br>3. What is your <i>personal opinion</i> of these extension programs? State specifically why you support (or do not support) each proposal. (150 words max.)<br><br>4. What is the <i>undergraduate opinion</i> of these extension programs? Be specific, but acknowledge suppositions and speculation. (175 words max.)<br>
<br>5. What is the <i>faculty opinion </i>of these extension programs? Be specific, but acknowledge suppositions and speculation. (150 words max.)<br>
<br><br><br>If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Nominations Committee at <a href="mailto:ua-nomcomm@mit.edu">ua-nomcomm@mit.edu</a>. We look forward to discussing these important issues with you.<br>
<br>Alex Jordan<br clear="all">___________________________________<br>Alexandra Jordan<br>Chief of Staff<br><a href="http://ua.mit.edu/" target="_blank">MIT Undergraduate Association </a><br><a href="mailto:ua-chief@mit.edu" target="_blank">ua-chief@mit.edu</a><br>
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