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In 2005, the 79th Texas Legislature authorized the Governor to appoint a non-voting student regent for each university or university system. The following session, the 80th Texas Legislature authorized the governor to appoint a non-voting student representative to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
To aid the governor in their selections, the chancellor of each university system must recommend students based on applications submitted by each president on behalf of the institution's student government organization. The student appointments serve a one-year term from June 1 to May 31 of the following year. The positions serve without compensation but are eligible for reimbursement for expenses incurred during official board business.
Application
For both prestigious leadership opportunities, the application deadline for serving in these positions for the 2025-2026 academic year is November 22, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
Applications are available at the link below and must be submitted to Jagsync.
Link: https://jagsync.tamusa.edu/submitter/form/start/610826
Applicant Requirements:
- Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student
- Must be "in good standing" as certified by the registrar's office
- Commit to fulfill all board-related responsibilities during the term of service
- Maintain a statewide perspective on higher education (as opposed to representing any single college or university)
- Once appointed, the student regent/student representative must remain enrolled at the institution during the full term
- 5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale must be maintained to continue eligibility
Student Regent Powers & Duties
The student regent is an honorable leadership position that sits on the A&M Systems board. If selected, the Student Regent has the opportunity to serve as the student voice on behalf of all A&M institutions. A student regent has the same powers and duties as the members of the board of regents of the system, including the right to attend and participate in meetings of the board of regents, except that the student regent:
(1) may not vote on any matter before the board or make or second any motion before the board; and
(2) is not counted in determining whether a quorum exists for a meeting of the board or in determining the outcome of any vote of the board.
THECB Student Representative Powers & Duties
The student representative shall enjoy the same rights as other members of advisory committees, except the right to vote or be counted towards a quorum for official committee business.