The actions were taken at the regular Commission meeting on February 23, 2001. As a community college student advocating on behalf of some of Oregon s neediest students, I met many other students whose lives were significantly impacted by the work of this agency, said Williams. I am honored that I have been given the opportunity to be an integral part of this great work. We must do all we can to increase access to postsecondary education for all the citizens of Oregon. The Oregon Student Assistance Commission consists of seven members, appointed by the governor.
Commissioners serve a term of office of four years, and student commissioners serve a two-year term.
The election of Williams marks the first time a student Commissioner has been elected as chair of the state financial aid agency. Before her OSAC appointment, she served on the Board of Presidents for the Community Colleges of Oregon Student Association and Commissions, now the Oregon Community College Student Association. Copyright 2000 by OSAC, all rights reserved.