The Student IDEA Board
The Student IDEA Board is an advisory board comprised of students from various programs who work closely with members of the alliance to:
- develop new ideas and provide feedback and insights on Great Plains IDEA initiatives
- help Great Plains IDEA achieve its mission to serve learners from diverse backgrounds through a virtual community
- enhance the virtual learning environment for the Great Plains IDEA community
Student IDEA Board Members serve a one-year term starting in the Fall semester. Direct questions about the IDEA Board to Amanda Burris.
2020-2021 IDEA Board Members
Mohamed Abdelmonem, Youth Development, Texas Tech University
Melissa Brown-Dinkins, Gerontology, Texas Tech University
Kenneth Edwards, Community Development, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Danette Fessler, Family & Community Services, University of Missouri
Rhia Garza, Family & Community Services, Oklahoma State University
Amanda Harris, Family Financial Planning, Montana State University
Christopher Hohnholt, Grassland Management, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Joey Vanek, Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Oklahoma State University
Carol Kniss, Family Financial Planning, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Fatima Nicholson, Community Development, University of Nebraska - Lincoln