UT System Student Regent and THECB Student Rep

SEEKING STUDENT APPPLICANTS! It could be you! UT System Student Regent and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Student Representative applications are now available. The application submission deadline is November 11, 2024 for both positions.

SUBMIT APPLICATION PACKETS to Tanedra Booker, Office of the Office of Executive Vice President & Chief Academic Officer, via email at [email protected], or 7000 Fannin, Suite 1870, Houston, TX  77030 (inter-institutional address is UCT 1870). Questions can be directed to Ms. Booker at 713-500-3728 or via email at the address above.

UTHealth Houston requires all applying students to have completed one semester at UTHealth Houston.

To aid the Governor in his selections for the UT System Student Regent and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board student member, 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 Student InterCouncil (SIC) is the institutional student government organization for UTHealth Houston. The SIC will review all applications and then make final recommendations to President Colasurdo. Each UT System institution is allowed to submit up to five applicants for both student positions.

UTHealth Houston Student Applicant Timeline:

• October 4, 2024 – Call for student applications.
• November 11, 2024 – UTHealth Houston deadline for submission of student applications.
• December 2, 2024– SIC recommendation to UTHealth Houston President.
• December 6, 2024– UTHealth Houston recommendation to UT System Office.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must remain enrolled at the institution throughout the person’s term as Student Regent/THECB Rep.
• 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 minimum time commitments for a UT Student Regent/THECB Rep during the term of service.
• Maintain a statewide perspective on higher education (as opposed to representing any single college or university).

Applications materials must be typed, include all documents to be considered complete, and should appear in the listed order in a single PDF document (document should not be locked).

• University of Texas System Student Regent

  The Texas Governor appoints a non-voting student regent for each university or university system for a term not to exceed one year beginning June 1 and ending May 31 of the following calendar year. UT System eligibility and time commitments here.

  Student Submission Checklist:

  1. UT System Application for Student Regent
  2. Office of the Governor Appointment Application
  3. Unofficial Transcript
  4. Resume
  5. Head Shot
  6. UTHealth Houston Acknowledgement Form
• THECB Student Representative

  The Texas Governor appoints a non-voting student representative to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for a term not to exceed one year beginning June 1 and ending May 31 of the following calendar year. THECB qualifications outlined here.

  Student Submission Checklist:

  1. THECB Student Representative Application
  2. Office of the Governor Appointment Application
  3. Unofficial Transcript
  4. Resume
  5. Head Shot
  6. UTHealth Houston Acknowledgement Form

NOTES:

• When completing the application please maintain a state-wide perspective on higher education (as opposed to representing any single college or university.
• Please be aware that this is a significant effort of time and commitment.