Non-voting Student Regent & Representative to THECB

The Student Regent position is a non-voting participant on the Board of Regents representing all the students at Stephen F. Austin State University. The Student Regent serves a one-year term commencing June 1 and ending May 31. The Student Regent is appointed by the Governor and has 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. 

Qualifications:

• 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 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 Materials:

• SFA Student Regent application which includes an essay 
• Governor’s appointment application 
• Résumé (2-page limit)
• Unofficial transcript

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 term not to exceed one year. The position’s term begins June 1 and ends May 31. The student representative enjoys 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 Coordinating Board for expenses incurred during official board business.

Qualifications:

For initial consideration, nominees must meet the following minimum criteria: 

• be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in a public institution of higher education;
• be in good academic standing as determined by the institution; 
• commit to fulfill all board related responsibilities during term of service, to include attendance at no less than three of the four quarterly board meetings and three of the four board committee meetings; and 
• have a strong drive and self-motivation to contribute to the progress of higher education in Texas. 

If appointed, the student representative must continue to meet the following criteria for the length of their term: 

• maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;
• maintain enrollment at a public institution of higher education for duration of term; and 
• maintain a state-wide perspective on higher education (as opposed to representing any single college or university).