{"id":12075,"date":"2014-05-28T13:13:37","date_gmt":"2014-05-28T13:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www2.tamus.org\/system\/system-offices\/acedemic-affairs\/chancellors-student-advisory-council\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T16:39:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T22:39:39","slug":"chancellors-student-advisory-council","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/academic\/student-success\/chancellors-student-advisory-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council (CSAC)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council (CSAC)<\/h1>\n

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The Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council (CSAC) is a distinguished body within the Texas A&M University System, established to represent and advocate for the collective interests of the student body across all member institutions. Since its inception in 1982, CSAC has been instrumental in fostering communication between students and system leadership, ensuring that student perspectives are integral to decision-making processes. CSAC remains committed to enhancing the student experience across the Texas A&M University System by serving as a proactive and responsive advocate for student interests.<\/span><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

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Purpose and Mission<\/h2>\n

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CSAC serves as the official liaison between students and the Texas A&M System leadership. Its primary objectives include:<\/p>\n

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Advocacy:<\/strong> Acting as the unified voice for students, CSAC addresses system-wide issues and collaborates with leadership to implement beneficial policies.<\/p>\n

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Communication: <\/strong>Facilitating effective dialogue between the student body and administration to ensure transparency and mutual understanding.<\/p>\n

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Consultation:<\/strong> Reviewing and providing input on policies affecting students, ensuring that their needs and concerns are considered in administrative decisions.<\/p>\n

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Membership<\/h2>\n

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The council comprises two representatives from each member institution within the Texas A&M University System, including the Galveston campus and the Health Science Center. Typically, these representatives are: the Student Body President or an appointed member from the institution’s Student Government Association (SGA) executive committee; and a Student Senate Member or other student leader appointed by the Student Body President of the respective institution. Additionally, the Student Regent holds an ex-officio, non-voting position within CSAC, providing valuable insights and fostering a cohesive relationship between the council and the Board of Regents.<\/p>\n

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Member Institution<\/strong><\/th>\nStudent Representative<\/strong><\/th>\nSGA Role\/Title<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
East Texas A&M University<\/td>\nEstefania Olivas
Anita Macias-Solis<\/td>\n		President
Vice-President of Senate Affairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prairie View A&M University<\/td>\nEddie Fowler III
Ennissa Wright<\/td>\n		Vice-President
Chief Justice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tarleton State University<\/td>\nLauren Rogers
Diorlan Granados-Duran<\/td>\n		President
Vice-President<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas A&M Health Science Center<\/td>\nSavanna Stevens
Major Eldridge<\/td>\n		Student Advisory Council (SAC) President
SAC Vice-President<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas A&M International University<\/td>\nAdalberto Gonzalez
Santiago Garcia Rosales<\/td>\n		President
Vice-President<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas A&M University<\/td>\nCarter Mallory
Allison Gesino<\/td>\n		President
Speaker of the Student Senate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas A&M University at Galveston<\/td>\nLily Chabot
Riccardo Orlandi<\/td>\n		President
Vice-President<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas A&M University-Central Texas<\/td>\nJackson Spencer
Angelica Ramos<\/td>\n		President
Vice-President<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi<\/td>\nAshley Wingate
Aidan Armena<\/td>\n		President
Vice-President<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas A&M University-Kingsville<\/td>\nHarley Davis
Juan Vela<\/td>\n		President
Senator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas A&M University-San Antonio<\/td>\nCaroleena Mancilla
Adriana Oviedo<\/td>\n		President
Vice-President<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas A&M University-Texarkana<\/td>\nJacquelin Moreno Flores
Damion Garcia<\/td>\n		President
Financial Officer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas A&M University-Victoria<\/td>\nHelenavi Sumilong
Lorena Moreno<\/td>\n		President
Vice-President<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Texas A&M University System<\/td>\nJaquavous Doucette<\/td>\nStudent Regent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
West Texas A&M University<\/td>\nMary Ivey
Boone Begert<\/td>\n		President
Vice-President<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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Updated: November 2025<\/em><\/p>\n

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Meetings and Engagements<\/h2>\n

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CSAC convenes regularly to discuss pertinent student issues and collaborate on initiatives. Meetings are scheduled as follows:<\/p>\n

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Monthly Meetings: <\/strong>Held as necessary to address ongoing projects and emerging concerns.<\/p>\n

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Annual Gatherings: <\/strong>These include sessions during the A&M System Student Affairs Symposium and meetings aligned with the Board of Regents’ schedule.<\/p>\n

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In legislative session years, CSAC holds meetings in Austin, providing members with the opportunity to engage directly with state leaders and policymakers, thereby influencing legislation that impacts the student body.<\/p>\n

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Organizational Structure<\/h2>\n

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CSAC operates under a structured framework to ensure effective governance and accountability. The council’s leadership includes:<\/p>\n