Student Trustee
The Student Trustee is the liaison between SGA and the Board of Trustees. This position requires great time, responsibility, and commitment. The student trustee is required to attend ALL Board of Trustees meetings and off campus events (i.e. conferences, state meetings, etc.) as the Rock Valley College student representative.
Nico Mikos, RVC Student Trustee 2024-25
Meet Nico Mikos
Nico Mikos currently serves as the 2024-25 RVC Student Trustee. His term ends in May 2025.
Nico Mikos was elected Student Trustee in April 2024. He graduated from Harlem High School and is currently pursuing an Associate of Arts degree at Rock Valley College. Following graduation from RVC, Nico would like to transfer to the University of Illinois to pursue a bachelor’s degree in urban planning and a master’s in geography. He is a member of the Multi-Cultural Club at RVC and likes to keep active in the community. Some of his favorite activities include hiking, camping and gaming.
About the Role
The Student Trustee is the liaison between SGA and the Board of Trustees. This position requires great time, responsibility, and commitment. The student trustee is required to attend ALL Board of Trustees meetings and off campus events (i.e. conferences, state meetings, etc.) as the Rock Valley College student representative. The term of this position is from from May-April.
- Attend ALL Board of Trustees’ meetings and submit a written and verbal report.
- Maintain business casual dress attire at each meeting and conduct yourself in a respectful, professional manner.
- Attend all Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) required meetings, functions, and events, including the ICCB Student Advisory Council.
- Meet monthly with the Vice President of Student Affairs for updates and guidance.
- Voice student opinions and issues to the Board of Trustees.
- Assist in coordinating SGA initiatives with the Administration.
- Assist the Executive Board in carrying out Student Government Association initiatives.
The nonvoting student member shall have all of the privileges of membership, including the right to make and second motions and to attend executive sessions, other than the right to vote. The nonvoting student member shall not be considered a member for the purpose of determining a quorum at any meeting of the board or any of its committees. No action of the board shall be invalidated by reason of any vacancies on the board, or by reason of any failure to select a nonvoting student member. (Source: P.A. 88-322.)
- Be 18 years or older at the time of swearing in of this position (in May).
- Must be a resident of Illinois and the Rock Valley College District for at least one semester.
- May not be a member of a common school board.
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Student must have successfully completed 9 credit hours and actively enrolled in a least 6 credit hours during their time of service (fall and spring semesters).
- Student must not have any Code of Conduct Violations.
- Student must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and be in good academic standing.
- Student should have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- All candidates must correctly complete all paperwork by the deadlines stated.