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 Adriana
Martinez, 2011-2012 Student Trustee, at
srbot@smu.edu.
Application Information for 2012-2013
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Open to all graduate and undergraduate students who meet the following
requirements:
- Enrolled as full-time students throughout the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years.
- Not studying abroad during the 2012-2013 school year.
- No honor code violations or conduct sanction of disciplinary probation or higher.
- Completed 36 credit hours.
- Applicants for Student Trustee must have at least a 3.0 Cumulative GPA and applicants for Board Committees must have at least a 2.5 Cumulative GPA.
- Completed the online form - see link at the bottom of this page.
- Provided additional documentation as requested on online form.
- Participated in an interview with the selection committee (see Selection Process information below).
Please note the committee descriptions below when selecting committee preferences on the form (the link to the application form is located at the bottom of this page).
SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION AND TIMELINE
Monday, February 27, 2012 - Application form available on this website
Scroll to the bottom of this page for link to application form.
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 28-29, 2012
INFORMATION SESSIONS - Current Student Representatives to the Board of Trustees will be present to talk about their experience this past year and to answer your questions.
Tuesday, February 28 - 5:00 PM - Hughes-Trigg Portico E
Wednesday, February 29 - 7:00 PM - Hughes-Trigg Forum
All applicants must be able to comply with and attend
all of the following date and time requirements:
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 before 12:00 NOON
Applications are due - complete the form found through the link at the bottom of this page.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:00 AM
List of students selected for an interview will be posted on the Dean of Student Life suite door, Hughes-Trigg 302. Sign up for an interview slot at this time.
Friday, March 30, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Deadline to sign up for an interview slot at the Dean of Student Life Office
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Interviews held in Hughes-Trigg. You must interview on this day to be selected for a position. Interviews typically last twenty to thirty minutes.
Friday, April 20, 2012 - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Training session for new board members with current members.
Thursday and Friday, May 3-4, 2012
Board of Trustees meetings, newly selected Student Representatives attend committee meetings with current members, times TBA.
2012-2013 SMU Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
- September 13-14, 2012
- December 6-7, 2012
- February 21-22, 2013
- May 9-10, 2013
2011-2012 SMU Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
- September 8-9, 2011
- December 1-2, 2011
- February 23-24, 2012
- May 3-4, 2012
Note: Some committee meetings, like Investments, may differ in schedule from these dates.
Board of Trustees Committee Descriptions
Academic Policy, Planning, and Management (one student):
2011-2012 Student Representative: Kevin Eaton
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.
Athletics (one student):
2011-2012 Student Representative: Kelvin Beachum
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.
Buildings and Grounds (one student):
2011-2012 Student Representative: Kari Rood
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.
Development and External Affairs (one student):
2011-2012 Student Representative: Eugene Robichaux
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.
Finance/Audit Liaison (one student serves on both committees):
2011-2012 Student Representative: Christoph Schmidt
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.
Investment (one student):
2011-2012 Student Representative: Chase Michalek
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.
Student Affairs (two students):
2011-2012 Student Representatives: Derek Hubbard and Bethany Mackingtee
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.
Student Member of the SMU Board of Trustees
2011-2012 Student Trustee: Adriana Martinez
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. The Student Member of the Board also assists the Finance Committee Student Member as an additional liaison to the Audit Committee.
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.
The Application Form will be available here beginning Monday, February 27.