Polygon Engineering Council is looking for students to join the differential tuition student working group. The group is a great opportunity to get directly involved in deciding how the College of Engineering spends your tuition. Want to see more outlets in Wendt Commons? Think you need more prototyping opportunities in class? Join the committee to learn how to put your money to work–for you.

The group will include 10-15 students who will be, essentially, the differential tuition student gurus. You’ll help other students and student orgs understand what differential does and can do, and you’ll also take student feedback back to Polygon and College of Engineering administrators. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to hone those presentation and management skills!

During the 2009-2010 school year, more than $1 million from differential funds was invested in instruction, engineering shops and labs, student services, and other educational innovations. “In addition to in-class improvements, we’re also working to improve hands-on-learning,” says Polygon treasurer and differential tuition committee chair Capri Pearson. “Students have repeatedly identified hands-on experiences as a top priority for improving their undergraduate education.”

The details: If you’re interested, fill out the application on the Polygon website and email it to coe_dtc *AT* cae.wisc.edu. Be prepared for a short interview by the differential committee.