Minimum Qualifications

For initial consideration, nominees to all advisory committees below must meet the following minimum criteria:

  • Be enrolled at a public institution of higher education;
  • Be in good academic standing as determined by the institution;
  • Commit to fulfill all advisory committee related responsibilities during their term of service, to include attendance at all advisory committee meetings;
  • Have a strong drive and self-motivation to contribute to the progress of higher education in Texas.

If appointed, the student representative must continue to meet the following criteria for the length of their term:

  • Maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;
  • Maintain enrollment at a public institution of higher education for duration of term; and
  • Maintain a state-wide perspective on higher education (as opposed to representing any single college or university).