Become a Student Leader

Kilachand Leadership Advisory Board

The Kilachand Leadership Advisory Board (KLAB) is an initiative that was developed in the spring of 2017 to facilitate communication between Kilachand administration and students. Led by Professor Holt, the group is composed 3 representatives from each class year and 2 co-chair executives. KLAB is responsible for voicing the suggestions of Kilachand students, planning activities or community events each semester, generating new and fresh ideas for the college, and responding to policy and curricular changes.

To join KLAB, students are nominated and elected by their peers. The Kilachand community holds KLAB elections each winter. Nominations are due before Thanksgiving Break and voting takes place before the end of Fall classes. All KLAB members earn their seats through ranked-choice voting.

KLAB meets weekly throughout the school year on Wednesdays from 6-7 pm. 

KLAB Elected Positions

• Co-Chair Executives (2)
  • Students must have at least one year of prior KLAB experience to run for this position.
  • Additional responsibilities include: creating meeting agendas and making sure meetings run smoothly; checking in with fellow board members to ensure board members are on track to complete their respective goals.
  • Please note that these positions do not hold any additional power in decision-making or the determination of KLAB priorities.
• Class Representatives (3 from each class year)

KLAB Internal Executive Positions

The following positions are held by KLAB Class Representatives and are internally elected by all KLAB members.

• Treasurer
  • Additional responsibilities include: managing the annual KLAB budget; allocating appropriate resources for all KLAB events and programs.
• Secretary
  • Additional responsibilities include: recording meeting minutes at all KLAB meetings; ensuring all email communication is clear and timely.
• Social Media Chair
  • Additional responsibilities include: maintaining the KLAB social media accounts; organizing social events for the KHC community.
• Curriculum & Co-Curricular Chair
  • Additional responsibilities include: providing input on the development and planning of the co-curricular series; planning and implementing one co-curricular each semester, hosted by KLAB and/or a fellow Kilachand student.

View the current KLAB members

Kilachand Peer Mentor Program

The Kilachand Peer Mentors help first-year Kilachand students navigate their college experience, areas of academic interest and the Kilachand curriculum. All first-year Kilachand students are assigned a student mentor, ideally in their major or area of academic interest. The mentors are a valuable resource as Kilachand first-year students begin their academic careers at Boston University. This is a unique opportunity for students to share their experiences, and campus resources with their mentees. These relationships will serve as a foundation for the Kilachand community.

Peer Mentors provide information about Kilachand Honors College and guidance to new students. The responsibilities of a mentor include mandatory participation in the following:

• Serve as an energetic and enthusiastic mentor to help first year students succeed at Kilachand and Boston University.
• Develop and maintain relationships with assigned mentees.
• Attend four mandatory training meetings, that occur between May-September. Two will be in person and two will be virtual.
• Attend a Terriers Connect Training in Fall 2025
• Attend the Peer Mentor Meet & Greet event during Week of Welcome in the first week of September.
• Attend all Peer Mentor Study breaks.
• Serve as remote guides for your advisees this summer.
• Communicate with each of your advisees via e-mail at specific times this summer starting in July.

If you have any questions, please email Elijah Willig!

Peer Mentor Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year open March 17!

The Kilachand Peer Mentor term is one academic year (AY): fall, spring, and summer. Interested students should apply by Friday, April 18, 2025.

Returning & New Peer Mentor Applications

Kilachand Ambassadors

Kilachand Ambassadors are our official student representatives and hosts. With poise and alacrity, Ambassadors share their enthusiasm for Kilachand and Boston University with prospective and admitted students and their families. Ambassadors connect with prospective students through email, and most importantly, during virtual and in-person Kilachand events. As liaisons between Kilachand Honors College and visitors, Ambassadors are fundamental to Kilachand’s recruitment efforts and community.

Learn more and apply

View the current Kilachand Ambassadors

If you have any questions, please email Dr. Shoronda Matthews