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.
2012-2013 Student Representatives to the Board of Trustees
Student Trustee - John Oakes
Academic Policy, Planning & Management - Hannah Bliss
Athletics - Margaret Ellen Crawford
Buildings & Grounds - Brian Horan
Development & External Affairs - William Badarak
Finance/Audit Liaison - James Moreton
Investments - Eric Sabandal
Student Affairs - Amie Kromis & Elise McDonald
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 (with newly selected 2012-2013 Student Trustees members)
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.
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