Looking to make the most of your college experience? Join the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) Student Advisory Board!
We are recruiting new members from Monday, 08/24/2026 – Friday, 9/18/2026. Get involved and make your mark – apply today!
What you’ll do:
Be a leader
Represent your fellow students and provide feedback to faculty and staff to help shape the CEHD student experience.
Get involved
Assist with CEHD events, create social media content, and organize social or service activities.
Make a difference
Contribute to our college commitments of fostering collaboration and community, promoting justice and equity, and advancing research-informed practice.
Why join?
Enhance your resume
Develop your leadership skills through hands-on experience and earn a letter of recommendation that will help you stand out to future employers or graduate schools.
Enjoy exclusive perks
Get the latest CEHD swag, access to graduation benefits like VIP seating, and expand your network by connecting with CEHD faculty, staff, and fellow student leaders.
Expectations
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate student in the College of Education and Human Development
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have no active Student Conduct, Academic Integrity, or disciplinary violations
- Be reliable, responsible, and prepared to collaborate respectfully with peers from diverse backgrounds, programs, and experiences.
- Be able to fulfill the board’s membership expectations.
Commitment
Term of service
- Attend at least 75% of scheduled meetings in person. Members must provide advance notice if they need to attend virtually or cannot attend a meeting.
- Collaborate with fellow board members to:
- Create engaging social media content that connects students with CEHD programs, resources, events, and opportunities.
- Support at least one CEHD signature event each semester. (In the spring, the CEHD Student Research Symposium will be one of these events)
- Organize one college-wide social or service event per year.
Term of Service
Effective Fall 2026
Effective Fall 2026, CEHD Student Advisory Board members are eligible to serve for up to two academic years. Continued service is contingent upon remaining enrolled in CEHD, maintaining eligibility, and actively fulfilling board-member responsibilities.
How to apply
Complete the application form by Friday, 9/18/2026. Selected applicants will be invited to a virtual interview the week of 9/29/2026 – 10/5/2026.
Questions? Contact Stella Yeghnanyan, Student Enrichment Coordinator for Student and Academic Affairs, at syeghnan@gmu.