Student Success
At the Texas A&M University System, student success is at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment goes beyond the classroom, supporting students through academic innovation, leadership development, and experiential learning opportunities that prepare them to thrive in college and beyond.
To achieve this, the System partners with faculty, student leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to create initiatives that expand access, close achievement gaps, and provide students with meaningful pathways to develop their skills. From faculty excellence in teaching to student representation at the highest levels of governance, these efforts ensure that every student has the tools and opportunities to succeed.
Highlighted below are several of the System’s signature student success initiatives. Each program reflects our dedication to equipping students with knowledge, leadership experience, and real-world opportunities that will serve them throughout their academic journey and future careers.
SCALING INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
The A&M System and ACUE have partnered to prepare and credential faculty to teach with practices proven to improve student achievement and close success gaps.
CHANCELLOR’S STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (CSAC)
The Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council (CSAC) was created in 1982 to provide an avenue for all student leaders to address student issues common to all campuses within the A&M System. Membership consists of two student representatives from each institution.
Public Policy Scholars Program
The A&M System, in partnership with the Bush School of Government and Public Service, offers this unique, semester-long opportunity in Washington, D.C. for undergraduate students from every System university. Students earn academic credit while interning three days a week in a policy-focused office and attending two days of in-person classes at the Bush School DC Teaching Site, just blocks from the White House. This unique program blends rigorous coursework with real-world policy experience, preparing students with the skills, insight, and connections needed for future careers in public service.
A&M System Student Regent
In 2005, the 79th Texas Legislature authorized the Governor to appoint a nonvoting student regent for a university system board of regents. Section 51.355 of the Texas Education Code provides for the annual appointment of one student regent to a university system board of regents. This statute defines the powers and duties of a student regent, establishes the appointment and application procedure, and provides qualifications to be appointed and to remain a student regent throughout the term.
THECB Non-Voting Student Representative
Section 61.0225 of the Texas Education Code provides for the annual appointment of one non-voting student representative to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by the governor of the State of Texas. This statute defines the powers and duties of a student representative, representative, establishes the appointment and application procedure, and provides qualifications to be appointed and to remain a non-voting student representative throughout the term.