The THECB will consider a maximum of two nominees from each institution for the following advisory committee positions (nominees may only be considered for one advisory committee):
ApplyTexas Advisory Committee
Purpose – Revise and improve as needed a common admission application form for use by a person seeking admission as a freshman or undergraduate transfer student to a Texas institution of higher education. Any recommended changes are incorporated into the common application in August for the next academic year.
Meetings – 5-6 times per year as needed, to include annual conference in June; conducted at THECB in Austin, Texas.
Qualifications – Freshman, sophomore, or junior student enrolled at any institution of higher education in Texas; meet minimum qualification criteria above.
Available Positions – One
Term – June 1 to May 31 (2 years)
Learning Technology Advisory Committee
Purpose – Review all proposed doctoral programs that will be offered at a distance and make recommendations regarding those programs to THECB staff. Also engage in substantive policy research and discussion and the development of policy recommendations regarding distance education.
Meetings – 4 times per year as needed conducted at the THECB in Austin, Texas; additional interim meetings to consider doctoral programs as needed via webinar and conference call.
Qualifications – Freshman, sophomore, junior, or graduate student enrolled at any institution of higher education in Texas; meet minimum qualification criteria above.
Available positions – One
Term – June 1 to May 31 (2 years)
Financial Aid Advisory Committee
Purpose – Assist the THECB in proposing changes to state financial aid program rules and policies as needed and in developing information provided by the Center for Financial Aid Information.
Meetings – 3-4 times per year as needed; conducted at THECB in Austin, Texas.
Qualifications: Freshman, sophomore, or junior student enrolled at any institution of higher education in Texas; meet minimum qualification criteria above.
Available positions: One
Term: June 1 to May 31 (2 years)
Graduate Education Advisory Committee
Purpose – Provide recommendations to THECB regarding graduate education in Texas.
Meetings: 3-4 times per year as needed; conducted at THECB in Austin, Texas.
Qualifications: Graduate student enrolled at any institution of higher education in Texas; meet minimum qualification criteria above.
Available positions: One
Term: June 1 to May 31 (2 years)
Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee
Purpose – Provide recommendations to THECB regarding undergraduate education in Texas.
Meetings – 3-4 times per year as needed; conducted at THECB in Austin, Texas.
Qualifications – Freshman, sophomore or junior student enrolled at any institution of higher education in Texas; meet minimum qualification criteria above.
Available positions – One
Term: June 1 to May 31 (2 years)