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APSU committee forwards student trustee nominee Gracie Suggs to full board
Summary
The Austin Peay State University Student Affairs Committee moved to forward the president's nominee, Gracie Suggs, to the full Board for approval. Suggs, a third-generation APSU student and biology major, introduced herself and described priorities to amplify student voices.
The Austin Peay State University Student Affairs Committee voted to forward the president's nominee for student trustee, Gracie Suggs, to the full Board for approval after a voice vote on a motion moved by Trustee Jenkins and seconded by Trustee May.
Gracie Suggs, the nominee, introduced herself to the committee and described her background and priorities. "Together, we can ensure every student feels empowered to reach their full potential," Suggs said. She told the committee she is a third-generation APSU student from Clarksville, began at Austin Peay as a sophomore in fall 2022, and is preparing for her senior year while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in medical, cellular and molecular biology and minors in psychology and pre-professional health.
Dr. Leonard Clemens, vice president for student affairs, summarized the selection process and presented Suggs to the committee. Clemens said the nomination followed a committee review of student applicants and a recommendation to President Licari. Trustee Jenkins moved to forward Suggs' name to the full Board for approval; Trustee May seconded the motion. Committee members approved the motion by voice vote. The committee record shows the motion carried; a roll-call tally was not provided in the transcript.
Suggs described campus leadership roles she holds or has held, including serving as president of the Eta Pi chapter of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, junior senator in the Student Government Association, honors program ambassador roles, membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, participation on the Austin Peay cheer team, and selection for Vanderbilt's Excellence in Cancer Research Education and Leadership Program. She also cited service with Project Yesu and other student leadership programs as part of her preparation for the student trustee role.
The nomination now moves to the full Board for consideration and official appointment. The committee treated the item as an action on the nomination; no additional committee conditions or referral were recorded in the transcript.
