Asian Students Association endorses Danesh for Young Trustee

Duke University’s Asian Students Association (ASA) is endorsing Kaveh Danesh for Young Trustee. After hearing all of the candidates speak about their experiences, values and ideas, we sincerely believe that all three candidates are qualified for the position. However, we believe that Mr. Danesh’s unique experiences and myriad forms of engagement with undergraduate life at Duke make him an ideal and well-rounded candidate for the position of Young Trustee. Mr. Danesh defined the ideal character of the Young Trustee as one who “listens carefully and offers insights when the conversation meets his or her area of expertise: The … current Duke, the Duke whose future is at stake, the Duke that is being decided.” We believe that Mr. Danesh’s experiences lend well to fulfilling the responsibilities of this role.

Mr. Danesh interned in the Office of Undergraduate Education with Dr. Steve Nowicki, dean and vice provost for undergraduate education, advocating for a revision of the course evaluation system, reformation of pre-major advising and enhancement of Duke’s intellectual climate. He also has served as the vice president for academic affairs for Duke Student Government since April 2010, where he lobbied for improved academic policies on behalf of the undergraduate population. During his time in DSG, he served on or started over 15 strategic university committees. He also brings experience as a First-Year Advisory Council Board Member and as a Line Monitor. Finally, Mr. Danesh has also served an ex-officio member of the Duke University Board of Trustees since September 2010, as one of two student representatives on the Academic Affairs Committee.

Duke University’s Asian Students Association is proud to endorse Kaveh Danesh for Young Trustee.

Sincerely,