THECB Student Representative

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This is a non-voting appointment.

Term length: one year (June 1 to May 31)

Appointed by the governor of Texas, the student represents all students within The University of Texas System as a non-voting participant on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. A non-voting participant has the same rights as a regularly appointed board member, except the right to vote or be counted towards a quorum for official board business.

The student representative serves without compensation, however, shall be reimbursed by the THECB for expenses incurred during official board business.

Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student
  • Must be 鈥渋n good standing鈥, as certified by the registrar鈥檚 office
  • Commit to fulfill all board-related responsibilities during the term of service
  • Maintain a state-wide 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
  • A 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale must be maintained to continue eligibility

Application Process

September: 糖心vlog传媒 students are notified through their my糖心vlog传媒 email when applications open early September each year.

Due Nov. 1: The following materials must be submitted to 糖心vlog传媒's Involvement Center:

December: Five applicants are selected for consideration and submitted to The UT System.

By June 1:  A selection is made by the governor of Texas.

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