Student Trustee Process, Requirements, and Benefits
Macon Kessler
Educational Background and Future Plans:
Macon is a 2025 Rushville-Industry High School graduate and is majoring in Ag Business at SRC. After SRC, Macon plans to transfer and obtain a major in Ag Business and minor in Finance.
Reason for Running for Student Trustee:
Macon states, “I am running for student trustee because I feel I will gain networking skills that will be valuable to my future career. I am also interested in learning more about how the college works and gaining experience in a boardroom setting.
Qualifications:
Macon states he is a hard worker and has a willingness to learn. He tries his best at everything and has been able to maintain good grades while being a member of the SRC baseball team.
2025-2025 Spoon River College Student Trustee
Student Trustee Information
Each year, a student election is held at Spoon River College to elect a Student Trustee (term is served April – April of each calendar year). Petitions may be picked up each year beginning February, and voting takes place online in early March.
Requirements
- Attend Board of Trustees Meetings on a monthly basis and as needed at other times
- Update the Board of Trustees on college events and student life activities
- Represent the student body on the Student Government Association in either Canton or Macomb
Benefits
- Gain leadership skills
- Further the interests and promote the welfare of SRC students
- Opportunities to attend state student trustee meetings and conferences
- Receive a one-year stipend toward your tuition and fees for up to 30 credit hours (not to exceed a pre-determined amount for each semester).