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Kortenhoeven also was encouraged to invest in
the school and develop his leadership skills by taking on roles on campus. He served as a class representative his sophomore and junior years, which prepared him for serving as president his senior year. In this role, he has guided the structure of student leadership as the college grows, helping lay the foundation for how Student Senate will work in the future. “I’ve been passionate about creating a diverse and intellectual space and seeing that grow at Providence.”
Under Kortenhoeven’s leadership, Student Senate has revamped policies and procedures and worked with different committees
under the administration and faculty for student representation.
This year, Student Senate also started the President’s Council, through which leaders from
di erent administrative departments serve as liaisons between students and administration and communicate student concerns or issues with the goal of building a stronger community.
“It’s been a challenge as a student leader because you’re put in a position to defend all sides, both students and administration. Emotions can be high, and things can get tense, but overall, I’m very optimistic as the school continues to grow and become more and more established.”
Graduating with Social Science and History concentrations, Kortenhoeven has developed into a leader who thinks critically, has helped build community, and is passionate about continued growth. He plans to enter a master’s program in Cognitive or Neuro Psychology in Denver, where his family resides.
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