The Texas A&M University System

Formation Catalyst: TAMU’s Legislative Study Group (LSG) was active in advocating a Student Regent appointment to the System’s Board of Regents.

An organization evolved to forge relationship with the student government groups across the four A&M System campuses.  Chancellor Hansen saw a need for a system-level student organization to address issues common to all campuses.  He also recognized the cultural diversity within these campuses and the potential to share various talents across these four campuses.  The Chancellor provided this group with the opportunities to interact with the Board by inviting them to all the Board of Regents meetings and including them on social functions with the Board members.  

Fred P. Billings III - 1st  CSAB Chair, Texas A&M University

CSAB’s first year -- started with 13 students:  five representatives from TAMU, three each from Tarleton and Prairie View, and two from TAMU-Galveston. The TAMU Student Affairs VP served as advisor.

As stated in CSAB Charter, the purpose was to create and encourage the active communication and participation of students in system-wide concerns and to further the cooperative interaction between students and administrators.

Rusty Jergins,  CSAB Chair, Tarleton State University
Mike Leese, VP Student Affairs, Advisor  

Madeline Yanta,  CSAB Chair, Texas A&M University
Malon Southerland, Assistant VP Student Services, Advisor

Darryl Schriver, CSAB Chair, Tarleton State University
Mike Leese, VP Student Affairs, Advisor

David Dale, CSAB Chair, TAMU-Galveston
Bill Hearn, VP Student Affairs, Advisor

Zelia Z. Wiley,  CSAB Chair, Prairie View A&M University
Frederick V. Roberts, PVAMU CSAB Advisor

17 members, 4 campuses

This group presented a formal report to the March 28, 1989, BOR from each campus, focusing on the respective campus’s special events and concerns.

Not active

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Keith Brown,   CSAB Chair, West Texas A&M University
Mary Hill, Dean of Students, WTAMU CSAB Advisor

CSAB held meeting with university presidents at the Hirshfeld-Moore House on June 20, 1991 to discuss the rally planned with university presidents on July 15 in Austin dealing with the issues of the quality of and access to higher education.

Al de la Garza - CSAB Chair , Texas A&M International
David Vermylea, Dean of Students, TAMIU Advisor

Constitution and bylaws updated to include election of officers; previous appointments rotated around the campuses.

Chancellor Richardson’s position on CSAB role:

• CSAB should be more than a forum expressing concerns;
• CSAB should be a forum for sharing ideas and building a ‘system’
• CSAB should serve as a conduit to all students in TAMUS
• CSAB can help promote positive interactions among students, i.e., share ideas and successes

Richard Perez II, CSAB Chair, West Texas A&M University
Don Albrecht, WTAMU CSAB Advisor

Chancellor Mobley introduced the opportunity for students to focus on a student public policy issue through research, development of a white paper, and meeting with legislators

Washington, DC trip:  March 1-4, 1994
Position paper on Federal Financial Aid/Pell Grants
Attendance:  14 students, 2 advisors

Amanda Spenrath, CSAB Chair, Tarleton State University
Wanda Mercer, TaSU CSAB Advisor

Austin, Texas trip to visit State legislators and Capitol Building

CSAB members from three campuses served as hosts for the John B. Connally Building dedication ceremonies, September 14, 1994

Becky  Silloway,  CSAB Chair, Texas A&M University
Jan Winniford, TAMU-CSAB Advisor

Activity include a Washington, D.C. trip, April 16-18, 1996
Position paper on Federal Financial Aid
(Direct Lending, Loan Defaults, Pell Grants)
Attendance: 15 students, 1 advisor

CSAB members requested additional budget for attending BOR meetings; $2,000 was provided for this activity.

Josh W. Golden,  CSAB Chair, Tarleton State University
Wanda Mercer and Rusty Jergins, TSU CSAB Advisors

Activity included a trip to Austin, Texas, April 1-3, 1997, to visit the Capitol and State Legislators

Scott Hughes, CSAB Chair, TAMU-Texarkana
Sandy Rogers, TAMU-T CSAB Advisor

Activity include a trip to Washington, D.C.: March 24-26, 1998
Position papers on:  (1) Higher Education Reauthorization
Act/Financial Aid; (2) Campus Crime Scene
Attendance:  18 students, 2 advisors

J.B. Horton, CSAB Chair,  West Texas A&M University
Don Albrecht, WTAMU CSAB Advisor

Activity included a trip to Austin, Texas March 2-4, 1999
Position papers on: Tax-free Textbooks;
Statewide Student Endowment Initiative
Attendance: 18 students, 5 advisors

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Shawna Haddock, CSAB Chair, TAMU-Texarkana                        
Sandy Rogers, TAMU-T CSAB Advisor

Activity included a trip to Washington, D.C. March 12-15, 2000
Position paper on Independent Status for Financial Aid Applicants
Attendance:  22 students, 4 advisors

April 29, 2000:  1st CSAB Orientation – College Station,
John B. Connally Bldg., Room 122
Goal of Orientation:  to achieve a better understanding, and earlier start with, all CSAB functions and responsibilities
Attendance:  18 students, 5 advisors

Rob Fergason, CSAB Chair, Texas A&M University
Kevin Jackson, TAMU CSAB Advisor; Bobby Tucker, Advisor

Activities included: 

• System Student Affairs Symposium, June 19-21, 2000, Canyon
• Executive Committee Meeting, August 22, 2000, Austin
• Monthly TTVN Meetings, September 2000-April 2001
• Lunch Meeting with Chancellor, September 20, 2000, Stephenville
• Presentation to Board of Regents, September 21, 2000, Stephenville
• Participation in System Symposium, Oct. 23-25, 2000, San Antonio
• Trip to State Capitol and Legislators Offices, and the THECB Offices, February 27-March 1, 2001, Austin;
  Attendance:    23 students, 6 advisors
• Trip to South Texas Campuses, March 25-28, 2001 (Corpus Christi, Laredo, Kingsville)
• Orientation for 2001-02 CSAB members, April 20-21, 2001, College Station

Changes in CSAB Constitution and Bylaws to reflect Chancellor Graves’ redirection of CSAB focus and goals: 

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  • Changed CSAB Board position of Vice Chair of Legislative Affairs to the Vice Chair of Research and Assessment
  • Initiated a strategic planning task force for CSAB campus visits

Brent Burgess, CSAB Chair, West Texas A&M University
Don Albrecht, WTAMU CSAB Advisor

Activities included: 

• Student Affairs Symposium, May 21-23, 2001, Commerce
• Meeting between CSAB Chair and Chancellor to discuss CSAB goals for 2001-2002, July 24, 2001, College Station
• Monthly TTVN Meetings, September 2001 – April, 2002
• Breakfast meeting with Chancellor Graves, September 26, 2001, College Station
• Trip to Prairie View A&M University, September 26, 2001
• Presentation to Board of Regents, September 27, 2001, College Station
• Trip to Health Science Center-College of Medicine Facility, September 28, 2001, College Station
• Trip to Washington D.C., March 10-13, 2002
  Attendance:  23 students, 4 advisors
• Orientation for 2002-03 CSAB members, April 26-27, 2002, College Station

Natasha Croom, CSAB Chair, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
David G. Braverman and Barry McKinney, TAMU-K CSAB Advisors

Activities included:

• System Student Affairs Symposium, Tarleton State University, May 20-22, 2002, Stephenville
• Monthly TTVN Meetings, September 2002-April 2003
• Trip to Texas A&M University-Galveston campus, September 25, 2002
• Breakfast meeting with Chancellor Graves, September 26, 2002, College Station
• Presentation to Board of Regents, September 26, 2002, College Station
• Trip to State Capitol and Legislators Offices, and the THECB Offices, February 19-21, 2003, Austin
  Attendance:  22 students, 4 advisors
  • System Student Affairs Symposium cancelled due to mandated budgeted cuts
  • Orientation delayed until start up of next academic year

Jackie Ruess, CSAB Chair, Tarleton State University
Rusty Jergins, TSU CSAB Advisor

Activities included:

• Orientation for 2003-2004 CSAB members September 5-6, 2003  held at Hirshfeld-Moore House in Austin, Texas
• Monthly TTVN Meetings, September 2003-May 2004
• Resolution, commendation of Chancellor Howard D. Graves, Sept. 6
• Presentation to Board of Regents, September 25-26, 2003 in  College Station, Texas
• Presentation by three CSAB members to Chancellor’s Century Council Annual Meeting on March 5, 2004 in Laredo, Texas
• Trip to Washington, D.C., March 14-17, 2004
  Position paper on Education Accessibility Initiative
  Attendance: 24 students, 5 Advisors
• System Student Affairs Symposium/Orientation for 2004-2005 members, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, May 17-20, 2004 in Kingsville, Texas

Edward Gorecki III, CSAB Chair, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Eliot Chenaux, TAMU-CC CSAB Advisor

Activities included:

• Monthly TTVN Meeting, September 2004-May 2005
• Presentation to Board of Regents, September 15-16, 2004 in College Station, Texas
• Trip to Austin, Texas, February 15-17, 2005
  Focus on Student Financial Aid & Tuition Deregulation
  Attendance:  24 Students, 4 Advisors
• Presentation by six CSAB members to Chancellor’s Century Council Annual Meeting in College Station on March 4-5, 2005
• System Student Affairs Symposium/Orientation for 2005-2006 members, Texas A&M University-Galveston campus, May 18-20, 2005

Note:  State of Texas’ 79TH Legislative Session:  SB  934 (Wentworth): relating to student representation on the board of regents of each state university or state university system.  PASSED/ENACTED INTO LAW, effective for appointment February 2005

Kala Weller, CSAB Chair, West Texas A&M University
Don Albrecht, WTAMU CSAB Advisor

Activities:

• Monthly TTVN Meeting, September 2005-April 2006
• Presentation to Board of Regents, October 27-28, 2005 in College Station, Texas  (meeting delayed one month due to Hurricane Rita)
• October 27 Dinner Meeting in College Station, with guest speakers Lee Peddicord, Tami Sayko (System Research office) and Larry Meyers (D.C. liaison office)
• Trip to Washington, D.C.  January 8-11, 2006
  • Focus on Higher Education Reauthorization Act and
    on Financial Aid/Pell Grant Programs
  • 26 Students; 7 Advisors
• Governor appoints first Student Regent to A&M System Board of Regents – Tyson Voelkel, an Army Fellow studying international affairs and national security at the George Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University in College Station
• Proposed changes to Constitution and Bylaws responding to new student regent appointment; none enacted however
• Presentation by three CSAB Members at annual Century Council Meeting Report in Dallas, March 31-April 1, 2006  (Meagan Berry/TAMU, Felix Velasquez/TAMIU, and Cameron Reynolds/TAMU-Commerce)
• System Student Affairs Symposium/Orientation for 2006-2007 members, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, May 17-19, 2006

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Blaze Currie, CSAB Chair, Texas A&M University
Bobby Tucker, TAMU CSAB Advisor

Activities:

• Monthly TTVN Meeting, September 2006-April 2007
• Meeting of the CSAB, September 21, 2006 and with Student Regent Tyson Voelkel, John Koldus Building, Student Government Conference Room, TAMU Campus
• Breakfast with Chancellor McTeer and Members, Board of Regents, September 22, 2006, Board Dining Room, College Station, Texas
• Presentation to Board of Regents, September 22, 2006, MSC Room 292, TAMU Campus
• November 8, 2006 TTVN Meeting:  Vote/Action taken:   Change in CSAB Chair leadership from Rodrigo Coutino (TAMIU) to Blaze Currie (TAMU); Modification to CSAB Constitution/Bylaws to reflect Chair vacancy matter.
• Governor appoints second Student Regent to A&M System Board of Regents – Cassidy Daniel from West Texas A&M University in Canyon
• Trip to Austin, Texas, February 7-10, 2007
  Focus on student issues of higher education of specific interest to CSAB members; meet with counterparts from the UT System Student Advisory Council and with Student Regents from both UT and A&M Systems; meet Governor and other state legislators; visit the State Capitol.   Attendance:  15 Students; 4 Advisors; 2 TAMUS Student Regent (first and second appointees)
• Presentation by CSAB Members at annual Century Council Meeting in Corpus Christi/Kingsville, February 15-17, 2007
• Initiation of CSAB Listserv:  Chancellor's Student Advisory Board List [AMS-CSAB-L@LISTSERV.TAMU.EDU]
• CSAB Chair Blaze Currie meeting with Chancellor McKinney, April 5, 2007
• System Student Affairs Symposium/ Orientation for 2007-2008 members, Prairie View A&M University, May 16-18, 2007

Thomas Bingham, CSAB Chair, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Dr. Teresa C. Remelius, TAMUK CSAB Advisor

Activities:

• Monthly TTVN Meeting, September 2007-April 2008
• Meeting of the CSAB Chair and Vice Chair for Administrative Affairs with Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, July 23, 2007, TAMUS Administration Office, College Station
• Formal meeting of the CSAB members with TAMUS Student Regent, September 27, TAMU Campus, College Station
• Reception and tour of the Chancellor’s Home, evening of September 27, 2007
• Breakfast with Chancellor McTeer and Members, Board of Regents, September 28, 2007, Board Dining Room, College Station, Texas
• Presentation of Goals and Campus Reports to Board of Regents, September 28, 2007, MSC Room 292, TAMU Campus
•  Submission of reports on tuitions and fees and shared admissions and proposed changes to CSAB Bylaws to Chancellor, November 2007
• Presentation by CSAB Members at annual Century Council Meeting in College Station, February 20-22, 2008
• Proposed changes to CSAB Bylaws from November 2006 accepted by Chancellor
• Presentation by CSAB Members at annual Century Council Meeting in College Station, February 20-22, 2008
• Meeting with TAMUS Student Regent to discuss proposed tuition and fee increases in advance of Board of Regents meeting on March 27-28, 2008
• Dinner at Chancellor’s residence, evening of March 27, 2008
• Attendance at March 28, 2008 Board of Regents meeting
• System Student Affairs Symposium/ Orientation for 2008-2009 members, Texas A&M International University, May 14-16, 2008

Brady Black, CSAB Chair, Texas A&M University
Lt Gen Joseph F. Weber, VP-Student Affairs
Jennifer Fountain, Sandy Briers, TAMU, CSAB Administrative Advisors

Activities:

• Monthly TTVN Meeting, September 2008-April 2009
• Meeting of the CSAB Chair with Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, August 21, 2008, TAMUS Administration Office, College Station
• Lunch and formal meeting of the CSAB members, Thursday September 25, 2008, TAMU Campus, Student Government Conference Room
• Dinner hosted by Chancellor and Mrs. McKinney of the CSAB members and A&M System Student Regent, September 25, Bryan; followed by dessert with the McKinney's at the Reed House
• Breakfast with Chancellor McKInney and Members, Board fo Regents, September 26, 2008, Board Dining Room, College Station, Texas
• Presentation of Board of Regents, September 26, 2008, MSC Room 292, TAMU Campus
• Visit to State Capital, Austin during the 81st Legislative Session, February 10-12, 2009
• May 20-22, 2009: Annual System Student Affairs Symposium, campus of Texas A&M University, College Station

Kenny Nelson, CSAB Chair, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Dr. Teresa C. Remelius, TAMUK CSAB Advisor; Frank Ureno, Advisor

Activities:

• Monthly TTVN Meeting, September 2009-April 2010 – 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12 Noon
• Telephone Conference Call/Meeting of CSAB Chair with Chancellor, September 16, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to discuss 2009-10 CSAB Goals
• Formal meeting of the CSAB members, Thursday, September 24, 2009, TAMU Campus, Student Government Conference Room
• Dinner hosted by Chancellor and Mrs. McKinney for the CSAB members, at the Reed House, Thursday evening, September 24.
• Presentation to Board of Regents, September 25, 2009, Annenberg Conference Center, TAMU Campus

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