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The Campus Governance Committee went out of its way in selecting fewer Michigan Student Assembly members to serve on University committees for next year.

"MSA people are obviously qualified but part of our job is to make sure all student voices are heard," said CGC vice chair Michael Nagrant.

Last night, MSA members confirmed the appointments for CGC's nominees to 14 University committees.

CGC Chair Probir Mehta said the selection process was somewhat like "affirmative action," so as to avoid nominating too many MSA members.

"I want to get the general student body in here, not just MSA," said Mehta, the Michigan Party vice presidential candidate.

Out of 30 appointments, only three MSA members were picked to serve on the committees, which include Student Relations, Student Legal Services, Civil Liberties Board and Academic Affairs. The new members will begin their terms in September.

"We want more students who aren't normally involved but want to get involved," Nagrant said.

CGC tried for "as much exposure as possible" in conducting their search for the nominees, Nagrant said, though time was constrained by spring break.

The committee published ads in The Michigan Daily, put up posters and sent applications over e-mail.

Mehta said he was impressed with the choices "in contrast to the small time frame we had."

CGC member Erin Carey said the attributes of the nominees made the decision difficult.

"I think they're all really qualified," Carey said.

Carey stressed the importance of increasing the number of committee members not on MSA. "We're already involved. If it's always MSA you always hear the same opinions," Carey said.

The new appointees said they are anxious to get started.

"I feel very good. I think I'll do a good job. I know how to deal with bureaucrats," said Scott Glickman, an Education graduate student who was appointed to the Research Policies Committee.