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These boards often only meet once or twice a year--that means that you have to hustle to get on the schedule. Understand that all groups at the top work very slowly – thus, time in front of them is very limited. You have to fight for the time. Communicate that we want this, other schools are doing this, we’ve interviewed X number of people, there’s very strong need on campus for this. etc. Show your passion and that will get others more excited.

~~ ~~Work with the people that you’ve built relationships with on campus and ask, “Is there any time on the itinerary or time on the agenda for me to come to the meeting and speak?” Remember, the university administration wants to present the board with students, because students often make the most compelling cases for increased involvement or funding. Everyone on that board was a student once. However, the university administration also does not want to waste the board’s time, which is why you have to show why you deserve the board’s limited time. Come prepared with your ask to get on the schedule.

=== How to effectively communicate to the board ===

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