[UA] Undergraduate Applications for Presidential Search Committee due TOMORROW at noon!

[Adedoyin Olateru-Olagbegi]

Dear Undergrads,

Applications to serve on the *MIT* *Presidential Search Committee* are
due *tomorrow,
April 6, at noon. **You can access the application here
<https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6nuOS4YbiQgKjAi>. *

*In addition to having students on the search committee, there will also be
a larger advisory committee composed only of students;* this student
advisory committee will give important, broad-based, input to the search
committee. The linked application is for both the presidential search
committee and the student advisory committee.

*We encourage all interested students to apply!* The president plays a
central role in shaping the direction of the Institute, and student
representation will be incredibly valuable for selecting President Reif's
successor.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Best,
The Recent Graduate Members of the MIT Corporation
Fiona Chen '21, Sarah Melvin '18, Adedoyin Olateru-Olagbegi '20, Colin Webb
'18, Anita Wu MBA '16



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> Hello Undergrads!
>
> As you all may know, President Reif will soon be stepping down
> <https://news.mit.edu/2022/rafael-reif-to-step-down-mit-president-0210> as
> the President of MIT. In many ways, the President of MIT sets and
> influences the priorities and future direction of the Institute, those of
> which have immense impact on our everyday experiences. The *MIT
> Presidential Search Committee* is tasked with the very important role of
> selecting the next MIT President.
>
> For the *first time in our history*, after much effort and advocacy from
> the UA, we are excited to announce that two students, one graduate student
> and one undergraduate student, will be members on the MIT Presidential
> Search Committee.
>
> Applications <https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6nuOS4YbiQgKjAi> to
> serve on the MIT Presidential Search Committee are open from today until *Wednesday,
> April 6th at noon.*
> Apply Here <https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6nuOS4YbiQgKjAi>
>
> For additional context, the UA is currently helping the MIT Corporation
> run the student selection process. The Corporation’s five recent graduate
> members, the Chair of the MIT Corporation, and the Chair of the
> Presidential Search Committee will oversee the selection of the student
> members.
>
> Following the written application, shortlisted candidates will interview
> with select members of the Corporation’s five recent graduate members, the
> Chair of the MIT Corporation, and the Chair of the Presidential Search
> Committee. Candidates must be available to interview on Wednesday (4/06),
> Friday (4/08), and Saturday (4/09). Please take note of the quick
> turnaround.
>
> The Presidential Search Committee aims to convene a committee with a
> diverse set of backgrounds; student members will be selected based on the
> following criteria:
>
>    - Track record of service and involvement within the MIT community
>    - Deep understanding of MIT’s wide range of opportunities, challenges,
>    and strategic issues
>    - Capable of connecting and communicating with a wide range of
>    stakeholders
>    - Able to maintain confidentiality throughout the search process
>    - Available to attend weekly meetings over many months, including
>    2-to-3-hour meetings every Monday, interview days on Saturdays, and trips
>    to meet thought leaders in higher education
>    - Enrolled as a student through Fall 2022
>
> As the chief executive officer of the Institute, the President of MIT
> leads the work to assure MIT’s continued excellence in education and
> research. This is an incredibly unique opportunity for students to
> meaningfully define what the future of leadership at MIT looks like. We
> hope that you take the time to apply
> <https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6nuOS4YbiQgKjAi> if interested!
>
> Please let us know if you have questions.
>
> Best,
>
> Danielle Geathers
> UA President
> she/her/hers
>
> Yu Jing Chen
> UA Vice President
> she/hers/her
>
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