THECB Student Representative
BACKGROUND
The 80th Texas Legislature authorized the Governor to appoint a nonvoting student representative to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Texas Education Code provides for a non-voting student representative to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
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 student representative serves a one-year term, from June 1st through May 31st of the following year. The THECB Student Representative has the same rights 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.
Eligibility/Applicant Requirements
- Must remain enrolled at the institution throughout the person's term as student representative.
- 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, to include attendance at no less than 3 of the 4 quarterly board meetings and 3 of the 4 board committee meetings.
- Have a strong drive and self-motivation to contribute to the progress of higher education in Texas.
- Maintain a state-wide perspective on higher education (as opposed to representing any single college or university).
- A 2.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale must be maintained to continue eligibility.
Application
The THECB Student Representative application packet must be submitted on our MineTracker form for consideration by the Student Government Association.
This packet includes two separate documents; and nominees must submit both as well as a resume/CV and copy of your unofficial ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ or other university transcripts for an application to be considered complete:
Applications will be accepted from October 20, 2025 to October 31, 2025. All applicants must be available for an interview in early November 2025.
For more information
Please contact Carlos Chavez, SGA Senior Coordinator, for questions or concerns about the application process for the THECB Student Representative Selection Process.
He can be reached in person at the SGA Office (Union bldg. East, room 304), by phone at (915) 747-5584, or by email at cschavez2@utep.edu.