In 2005, the Texas Legislature approved the position of student regent, a non-voting participant on the board of regents for each public university system or independent public university. Section 51.355 of the Texas Education Code provides for the annual appointment of student regents commencing June 1 and ending May 31 of the following year.
To aid the Governor in his 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 TSUS student regent has the same duties as regularly appointed board members, except the right to vote or be counted towards a quorum for official board business. The position serves without compensation, but the student will be reimbursed for expenses incurred during official Board business.
To qualify, an individual must be enrolled and in good standing as an undergraduate or graduate student in one of the institutions in The Texas State University System.
The TSUS student regent application packet includes two separate documents; nominees must submit both for an application to be considered complete.
Section 61.0225 of the Education Code authorizes the Governor to appoint a non-voting student representative to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a one-year term beginning on June 1 and ending on May 31 of the following calendar year.
To aid the Governor in his 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 THECB Student Representative performs the same duties as regularly appointed board members, except the right to vote or be counted towards a quorum for official board business. The position serves without compensation, but is reimbursed for expenses incurred during official Board business.
To qualify, an individual must be enrolled and in good standing as an undergraduate or graduate student in one of the institutions in The Texas State University System.
The TSUS student regent application packet includes two separate documents; nominees must submit both for an application to be considered complete.