What kind of role does the Student Ex Officio play?.
Is the Student Ex Officio an ombudsman?
Student Ex Officio is a
position that was created by the Board of Governors to enhance communication
among students and the College. A student is elected each fall by the
student body to be the Student Ex Officio. The Student Ex Officio represents the
MCC student body and serves a one-year term.
The Student Ex Officio
attends the Board of Governors’ monthly meetings and participates in
discussions of agenda items. The Student Ex Officio communicates with the board
regarding issues affecting students and updates the board about student life at
MCC. The Student Ex Officio also interacts with the Faculty Ex Officio member
who represents the MCC faculty.
What kind of role does the Student Ex Officio play?
The Student Ex Officio plays
an important role on the Board of Governors and at MCC. The Student Ex
Officio represents the student body while learning more about the College. The
Student Ex Officio also communicates with the student organizations/clubs.
Is the Student Ex Officio an ombudsman?
No. The Student Ex Officio is
not an ombudsman. An ombudsman is someone who is appointed to investigate
complaints. The Student Ex Officio does not investigate student complaints. The
Student Ex Officio’s purpose is to be a student representative at the Board of
Governors’ meetings. The Student Ex Officio updates the board about student life
at MCC. If a student wishes to express a complaint, he or she is
encouraged to refer to the Guidelines for Resolving Student Concerns/Complaints in the 2004-05 Student Handbook and Planner.
The current Student Ex Officio is LaTanya Thomas.