UT System Student Regent
BACKGROUND
In 2005, the 79th Texas Legislature authorized the Governor to appoint a nonvoting student regent for each university or university system. of the Texas Education Code provides for the annual appointment of one student regent to a university system board of regents.
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 regent serves a one-year term, from June 1 through May 31 of the following year. The UT System Student Regent 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 the student will be reimbursed for expenses incurred during official Board business.
Minimum Time Commitments for a UT System Student Regent
Meeting Attendance - The Board has regularly scheduled meetings four to six times per year. These meetings involve two full days of meetings, social events, and travel. Also, special called Board meetings occur throughout the year as external circumstances warrant and do not follow a regular schedule. A special called meeting is often conducted via teleconference, but could require a full day of meetings and travel.
Meeting Preparation - Required reading for a regularly scheduled meeting generally involves 300 plus pages of material that may require anywhere from six to ten hours to review. The volume of material to read in preparation of a special called Board meeting will vary based on the number of topics placed on the meeting's agenda. Required reading materials are generally sent to the Regents ten days prior to the scheduled meeting.
Regent Orientation - One full day is scheduled as an opportunity for the offices of System Administration to brief new Regents on the responsibilities and value added by those offices to the UT System.
Training - Four hours is estimated for obtaining training or reading on subjects such as conflict of interest issues, ethics, open meetings, and open records requirements.
Review of Regents' Rules - The Regents' Rules and Regulations are the policies established by the Board of Regents. Eight hours is estimated for a new Regent to become familiar with the content of those Rules.
Eligibility/Applicant Requirements
- Must remain enrolled at the institution throughout the person's term as student regent.
- 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 System Student Regent during the term of service.
- Maintain a system-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 UT System Student Regent 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 UT System Student Regent 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.