The term 'member of a certain college' can be summarized as an ELECTOR, which is a seven-letter word. An ELECTOR is a person who has the right to vote in an election. In the United States, electors are chosen by the people to represent them in the Electoral College, which is the body that elects the President and Vice President of the United States. Electors are typically chosen from each state and the District of Columbia, and they are expected to cast their votes for the candidate who won the popular vote in their state.