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SFA Student Regent Program

Ms. Stephanie G. Tracy , Student Regent (Term expires in 2007)

Appointed by Governor Rick Perry as the University's first Student Regent, Ms. Tracy is a senior from Dayton, Texas, pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies and certification in elementary education for early childhood through fourth grade. She is vice president of community service for the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and a member of Phi Eta Sigma honor society, the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. and the Lumberjack Marching Band Color Guard.

 

Student Regent Application Materials
 The Student Regent Application for the 2007-2008 appointment had passed. We received seven applications from a wonderful cross section of interested students.

2008 Student Regent Application (PDF) (MS Word)

Background
In 2005, the Texas Legislature approved the position of non-voting student regent. In accordance with the provisions of the Education Code, Section 51.356, each public university Board of Regents shall include one student member appointed by the Governor. The president of each independent public university is asked to develop a uniform application form to be used to solicit applicants for the position of student regent. This packet contains the application form for the student regent position at Stephen F. Austin State University.

 

Student Regent
The student regent is a non-voting participant on the Board of Regents representing the students of Stephen F. Austin State University. The student regent serves a one-year term commencing February 1. While technically not a member of the Board of Regents, a student regent does have the same powers and duties as the members of the Board of Regents, with the exception of voting, making or seconding motions, and being counted to determine a quorum.

To the best of their ability, the student regent represents the interests of the students, the university, and the State of Texas. The student regent may serve on special commissions, task forces and committees during their term and are expected to participate in required Regent activities, including orientation sessions conducted by the Office of the Governor and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Student regents may be required to file an annual Personal Financial Statement with the Texas Ethics Commission and must abide by the laws of the State of Texas applicable to board service, including the state ethics laws. The student regent is encouraged to be involved with the student governments on each campus which they represent and to have a working relationship with faculty, staff, and representative student organizations.

 

Student Regent Qualifications
 At the time of application and throughout the term of appointment, a student regent must be enrolled in good standing as an undergraduate or graduate student in Stephen F. Austin State University. Preference will be given to applicants who are residents of the State of Texas and who have a general knowledge of the functions of the Board of Regents. Student regent applicants must have a strong desire to represent all students at Stephen F. Austin State University.

 

Overview of the Role of the Boards of Regents
 The governor of the State of Texas appoints Regents for all public university systems (Texas A&M University System, Texas Tech University System, Texas State University System, University of Houston System, University of North Texas System, University of Texas System) and independent public universities ( Midwestern State University, Texas Southern University, Texas Woman's University, Stephen F. Austin State University).

The Boards of Regents for the State of Texas are vested with the legal and corporate authority to ensure that the mission of the university is carried out, and in doing so, are accountable to the citizens of Texas. Members of the Board of Regents are appointed by the governor with staggered six-year terms. One student regent is appointed with a one-year term. Several members, including the university presidents, are ex-officio members. Many Boards of Regents operate through standing committees and also subcommittees and special committees. The Boards and their committees meet throughout the year.

The regents establish policy in areas such as personnel, campus development, student tuition and fees, admissions, and financial aid. The duties of the regents include overseeing the financial management of the system/university, its investments, and its property holdings as well as major appointments including the, president of the university, and other key personnel. The regents delegate a broad range of authority and responsibility to the university president.

 

Remuneration
A student regent may be reimbursed for expenses incurred for attendance at meetings of the Board, its Committees, other official university events, and conferences where travel is approved for Board members.

 

Selection Timeline

September 1 – October 19, 2007
Applicants solicited by the SFA Student Government Association leadership.

October 19, 2007 at 5:00 pm
Deadline for submission of completed applications. Applications will only be accepted at the Office of Student Affairs (Birdwell 218). Applications may be delivered in person or by mail (Office of Student Affairs, P.O. Box 13021, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-3021).

If you mail your application please call to confirm its arrival (468-1018) as all applications must be received by the deadline date and time.

By November 1, 2007
Five applicants are selected as the Student Government Association's recommendations and forwarded to the university president.

By December 1, 2007
Two or more applicants, from among the five recommended by student government, are selected by the university president and recommended to the Governor.

On/After February 1 , 2008
Governor appoints a student regent for a one-year term expiring the following January 31.

Applicants are required to complete all of the questions on both the SFA application form and the Governor’s application form. Some questions may be identical. A complete application will include:

Please be sure all attachments have your name on them. Letters of recommendation should not be included. When the application is complete, submit the entire application and attachments, in person or by mail, to:

The Office of Student Affairs
Student Regent Application
Birdwell 218
P.O. Box 13021
Nacogdoches , Texas 75962-3021

All applications must be received no later than 5:00 pm; October 25, 2006.
Electronic or fax transmissions will not be accepted.

 

 

 

 

 


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