For many students, who serves on the Board of Trustees can be a mystery. But at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, trustees are mentors to a select group of student leaders each year.  

WPI’s Trustee Mentor Program has run for over 20 years, connecting many of its trustees to diverse and engaged juniors and seniors to receive professional guidance, advice and networking opportunities. For trustees, the experience grounds them in the campus community and allows them to give back in intentional ways.

Many institutions recognize the need to demystify their board members and create engagement opportunities. “Meet the trustees” events and inviting student leaders to present at board meetings give students a limited opportunity to dialogue with officials.

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