UT System Student Regent

Student Government Association is looking for students who are interested in serving as the UT System Student Regent. The Student Regent serves as a non-voting member of the UT System Board of Regents and provides a student perspective on various issues.

Beginning June 1, 2019 until May 31, 2020, a student, nominated through the student government of each institution and appointed by the Governor, will serve on the UT System Board of Regents as a non-voting student representative. The UT System Student Regent has the same rights as a regularly appointed board member, except the right to vote or to be counted toward a quorum. The student regent represents the student perspective on major initiatives for the UT System.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY 

• Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in the UT System
  • If appointed, the student must maintain enrollment in the UT System during the full term of their appointment.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Be in "good standing" with the University (as certified by the Registrar's Office)
• Be willing to travel to attend regularly scheduled, called, and training meetings
• Maintain a state-wide perspective on higher education
• Serve from June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Submit completed application by Friday, November 9 to the SGA office.
• Can also submit additional materials
• Must be available for an interview
• Up to 5 individuals can be submitted for recommendation

APPLICATION:

UT System Student Regent Application (PDF)

You can email your completed application to lizaf@utep.edu or bring a hard copy to the SGA office.

WEBSITE:

Check out the UT System website for more information about the Student Regent position.