Oct. 4, 2023
Get to know Program Assistant Fareeha Khan and what she loves about Trotter!
What are you studying and what is your year?
I’m currently in my final year of the 3-year Master of Architecture program.
When did you begin working at Trotter?
I began working at Trotter around the same time I moved to Ann Arbor, which was about two years ago.
What is your role and responsibilities?
I am a Program Assistant and my role has evolved quite a bit during my time here.
As a Program Assistant, I help create, promote and execute programmatic events at Trotter. I’ve spent a lot of time working within our Cultural Engagement and Interfaith programs.
As a part of my role at Trotter, I became a licensed IDI Qualified Administrator. The IDI is short for Intercultural Development Inventory, and it is a way for individuals and groups to assess intercultural competence. As a QA, it is my job to debrief IDI results with individuals or groups who have taken the assessment and explain what their results mean. I’ve had the chance to work with a variety of departments across campus who were interested in having their students or team take the IDI as a development tool.
Do you have a favorite event or experience from working here?
My first semester working here I curated and moderated an Interfaith Student Panel. I think this event sticks out to me because it was the first event where I was the Lead coordinator. I got to meet individually with the student panelists and ultimately moderate the panel which turned out to be an amazing experience. I think there’s something really special about student panels in general, as student viewers get to connect with the conversation on a more personal level, since they are listening to their peers.
What do you enjoy about Trotter?
I love that I constantly get to meet and connect with new people through Trotter. And I especially love having a space dedicated to students of color on campus. In terms of my job specifically, I love facilitating events and connecting with students through our programs.
What would you say to students who maybe don't know about or aren't aware of Trotter?
I would say just drop by! The energy in the building is always great and our student lounges get especially lively in the evenings. Events are always happening and I feel like we have something here for everyone.