| This Is Your call to Public Service in DuPage. Due to a resignation, the College of DuPage Board has an immediate opening for a Trustee. This is an appointed position that will expire in April 2025 when new trustees are elected. The person who fills this position is eligible to run in April. The Board, which meets monthly, consists of 7 elected positions and a non-voting student representative, and is responsible for the development and adoption of policies and oversight of college activities. It is a volunteer, part-time position. The College of DuPage, with 28,000 students, is the second largest provider of undergraduate education in Illinois. For those of us in DuPage, we know how many lives are improved by COD. It is an important and valuable resource. The role of Trustee is non-partisan and the current Trustees come from many professions, currently with only one having a background in higher education. Non-partisanship serves the community and as Democrats, we should be enthusiastically seeking these roles, particularly when supporting public education is fundamental to our values and our residents appreciate the ability to work together on issues that serve the common interests. If you are interested, the application process will be swift. To qualify, a candidate must be a citizen of the United States who is at least 18 years old, a registered voter and a resident of the Illinois Community College District 502 for a minimum of one year prior to the appointment. Applicants must submit a letter of interest and resume to kalinl@cod.edu by Wednesday, August 7th. | 
