Which body is composed of six graduate members serving staggered six-year terms?

• A. National Council
• B. Housing Corporations
• C. Executive Offices Staff
• D. Graduate Council

Answer: (A)

The key idea is how the national leadership is structured to balance experience with renewal. The body described is designed to provide stable, long-term governance by alumni, which is why it uses graduate members on six-year terms. Having six graduate members ensures that a substantial portion of the council brings alumni perspective and continuity, while the six-year term length is long enough for meaningful oversight and strategic planning, yet short enough to refresh leadership periodically. The staggered terms mean not all seats turn over at once, so institutional knowledge remains from year to year and leadership can evolve smoothly.

This matches the national council’s role as the governing board that operates between larger, biannual gatherings, relying on experienced graduates to guide policy and long-range initiatives. Other bodies serve different functions or are composed differently (for example, staff who work for the organization, or local housing entities that handle facilities), so they don’t fit the description of a six-member graduate group with staggered six-year terms.