Non-Voting Student Representative To The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Background:

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 beginning on June 1 and ending on May 31 the following calendar year. The student representative shall enjoy 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 their term of service, to include attendance at no less than 3 of the 4 quarterly board meetings, and 3 of the 4 board committee meetings as scheduled (see attached); 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 his or her 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