Student Representatives to the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of SMU, comprised of forty-one members. One student is selected each year to serve as the Student Member of the Board of Trustees (Student Trustee), a full voting member of the Board. Eight other students are also selected to serve as Student Members of the Board Standing Committees. In addition to the responsibility of serving on the Board and Committees, the Student Trustee chairs a committee of the Student Representatives and the Student Body President. This committee enhances the effectiveness of the Representatives within their committees and facilitates communication between the Board of Trustees and the university community.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, please contact John Oakes, 2012-2013 Student Trustee, at
srbot@smu.edu.
Congratulations to the 2013-2014
Student Representatives to the Board of Trustees
Student Trustee - GEORGE UTKOV
Academic Policy, Planning & Management - RAHFIN FARUK
Athletics - TYLER SCOTT
Buildings & Grounds - ZANE CAVENDER
Development & External Affairs - LAUREN LYNGSTAD
Finance/Audit Liaison - JOHN ANGLE
Investments - JAISON THOMAS
Student Affairs - ANTONEA BASTIAN & WILL SLACK
2013-2014 SMU Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
- September 12-13, 2013
- December 5-6, 2013
- February 20-21, 2014
- May 9-10, 2014
2012-2013 SMU Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
- September 13-14, 2012
- December 6-7, 2012
- February 21-22, 2013
- May 9-10, 2013 (transition with newly selected SRBoT members)
Note: Some committee meetings, like Investments, may differ in schedule from these dates.
Student Member of the SMU Board of Trustees
2012-2013 Student Trustee: John D. Oakes
John is a senior majoring in Finance and Economics from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Student Member of the Board of Trustees serves on each of the following committees in addition to either Academic Planning, Policy, and Management or Finance.
Executive
The Executive Committee has all of the powers of the full Board between Board meetings.
Trusteeship
The Trusteeship Committee has primary oversight responsibility for the Board, insuring proper membership and involvement in the activities of the Board and its committees.
Legal and Governmental Affairs
This committee handles any issues with the government and other legal matters concerning the University.
Board of Trustees Committee
Descriptions
2012-13 Committee Student Representatives
Academic Policy, Planning, and Management (one student):
This committee considers and makes recommendations on all changes in the faculty of SMU and advises the Board on all educational policy matters including, but not limited to, degree programs and research.
2012-2013 Student Representative: Hannah Bliss
Hannah is a senior majoring in Accounting, Political Science, and Spanish from St. Louis, Missouri.
Athletics (one student):
This committee advises the Board as to the status of the intercollegiate athletics program of the University, considering the academic performance of student athletes and the overall fiscal operation of the Athletics Department. The committee reviews the University's intercollegiate athletics programs and its program for compliance with the rules and regulations of any intercollegiate athletic organizations of which the University is a member, as well as University rules and regulations.
2012-2013 Student Representative: Margaret Ellen Crawford
Margaret Ellen is a junior majoring in Finance from Birmingham, Alabama.
Buildings and Grounds (one student):
This committee advises and makes recommendations to the Board in regard to policies affecting the physical plant and grounds of the University, with special emphasis on maintenance and operating costs.
2012-2013 Student Representative: Brian Horan
Brian is a JD/MBA candidate from Atlanta, Georgia.
Development and External Affairs (one student):
This committee advises the Board on policies related to the presentation and promotion of SMU as well as external development and fundraising. Principal areas of review include public relations and marketing plans for the recruitment of students, development and capital campaign planning, and alumni and community relations.
2012-2013 Student Representative: William Badarak
William is a senior majoring in Finance from Riverside, California.
Finance/Audit Liaison (one student serves on both committees):
The committee on Finance reviews the revenue and expense budget prepared for the University by administration prior to the Committee submitting it to the full Board for approval. The committee reports on the status of the current year's operating budget and advises the board on major budget items. Usually meeting twice per year, the committee on Audit provides for review the audit of the books, records, and securities of the University by an unaffiliated accounting firm and presents a report of the audit to the Board. Due to federal law, this student only receives reports from the Audit committee, but is not a voting member.
2012-2013 Student Representative: James Moreton
James is a senior majoring in Finance and Engineering Management, Information and Systems from St. Louis, Missouri.
Investment (one student):
This committee is empowered by the Board to make investment decisions regarding the funds and assets of the University Endowment and advises the Board on its policies relating to University investments.
2012-2013 Student Representative: Eric Sabandal
Eric is a senior majoring Finance and Foreign Languages from Indianapolis, Indiana.
Student Affairs (two students):
This committee advises the Board on policies relating to student life at the University including recreation, Greek affairs, student activities and organizations, religious life, multicultural student affairs, career planning, orientation, health and wellness, and residence life.
2012-2013 Student Representatives: Amie Kromis and Elise McDonald
Amie is a senior majoring in Communication Studies from Nashville, Tennessee.
Elise is a senior majoring in Engineering Management, Information and Systems from Dallas, Texas.
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