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DUKE KUNSHAN STUDENT LEADERS BOARD 昆山杜克学生理事会 Get Involved Meet the Leaders DUKE KUNSHAN STUDENT LEADERS BOARD 昆山杜克学生理事会 Get Involved Meet the Leaders DUKE KUNSHAN STUDENT LEADERS BOARD The Duke Kunshan Student Leaders Board (SLB) is a body of student leaders, endorsed by peers and appointed by the University, to represent and serve student interests and […]

Applicants

2026 Cohort Applicants Below is a list of applicants for Board Members and Co-Chairs. Any active students can choose to endorse up to 10 Chinese applicants and 10 international applicants for the board members, and 1 pair for the co-chairs. Endorsement Form Applicant Manual Co-Chair Applicants Board Applicants

Overview

Make The Invisible Visible: Be a part of Duke Kunshan’s Student Leaders Board. Join the next cohort of top student leaders at DKU. The Duke Kunshan Student Leaders Board (SLB) is a body of student leaders, endorsed by peers and appointed by the University, to represent and serve student interests and needs in collaboration and consultation […]

Contact

Contact For more questions, you may also reach out to: Christopher Van Velzer (he/him) Dean of Student Experience christopher.van.velzer@dukekunshan.edu.cn Rex Zhang (he/him)  Student Leaders Board Advisor  rex.zhang@dukekunshan.edu.cn The Office of Student Experience reserves the right to update the application guide as needed.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can I still participate if I’m a current Senior graduating in the Spring? A: Unfortunately, you will not be eligible to apply as a board member or chair at this time. However, you are still able to participate in the endorsement period for your peers, or apply to the board committees […]

Selection

Appointment Announcements The Annual Appointment Committee will deliberate and make the final decision on the applicants based on the endorsement results, interview performance and submitted application materials. A final list of the Student Leaders Board appointees will be shared with the entire DKU community by the end of the Fall semester. 

Interview Period

Interview Period After being confirmed for eligibility requirements, a selected group of the applicants will advance to the interview period based on the results of the endorsements. All successful applicants must go through the interview stage. A. Interview Details Every applicant will be invited to a 15-20 minute interview conducted by the Annual Appointment Committee.  […]

Endorsement Period

Endorsement Period The Endorsement Period is a critical component of an application. In this phase, every applicant will meet with other students, share their personal stories and insights, and try to secure as many endorsements as possible. Any active DKU student may submit an endorsement for applicants. Each student may endorse up to 1 pair […]

Application Period

Application Period The application for 2026 Term is scheduled to open on Oct 17, and will be closed on Nov 3.  All interested students must submit a complete application to the Board by the deadline (11/3/2025) to be considered. To be eligible, you must fulfill the following requirements: Be a full-time enrolled student of DKU. […]