Two rising juniors have been appointed to offices as representatives of the student body, according to Shippensburg University news releases.
Ali Sina Sharifi has been appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors (BOG). Three seats on the BOG are dedicated to student members from PASSHE universities. Sharifi is the fourth consecutive appointment to the BOG from Shippensburg University, according to Vice President of Student Affairs Lorie Sheetz.
Sharifi, a sophomore political science student, is an active leader on campus who serves in the Student Government Association (SGA) and on the University Forum. He also works as a resident assistant and is a member of the Woods Honors College. Sharifi will replace Skylar Walder, a graduating senior, on the board.
“Sina is a remarkable person that will bring a great deal of insights to the board,” Sam Smith, vice chair of the BOG, said at the April 11 meeting of the BOG.
Shippensburg University President Charles Patterson echoed these sentiments, saying, “We are honored to call him a member of our campus community and firmly believe he will strive to positively influence the future of education in Pennsylvania in a meaningful and thoughtful manner.”
Colin D. Arnold, a sophomore history major, has been selected to serve on the Shippensburg University Council of Trustees. He will be stepping into the position as current Student Trustee Rangeline DeJesus is graduating in May.
As a cadet in Shippensburg’s Army ROTC program, Arnold has taken an active role on campus. He has served on SGA’s Constitutional Revision ad-hoc committee, is a member of the history honor society Phi Alpha Theta and hosts a program on WSYC 88.7.
Alongside his studies in history, Arnold has minors in political science and military science. Arnold “takes great pride in being a part of Ship’s inclusive community and aims to continue to better the university during his council term,” according to Ship Now.
Both Sharifi and Arnold were appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro after recommendations by the respective bodies.
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