(a) Membership shall consist of undergraduate deans,
faculty who teach in undergraduate programs, and other persons closely
involved in the oversight of undergraduate education in Texas.
(b) Membership on the committee should include:
(1) between eight and ten representatives of public
universities;
(2) between eight and ten representatives of public
community colleges;
(3) at least one and up to three representatives from
private institutions offering undergraduate programs;
(4) at least one and up to three representatives of
public health-related institutions; and
(5) one student representative.
(c) Not more than two members may serve from one institution.
If two members are serving from one institution, one should be an
administrator and one should be a faculty member.
(d) Institutional representation on the committee shall
be balanced with respect to region, mission type, system affiliation,
and size of student body. Individual member balance shall also be
sought with respect to faculty/administrators, academic discipline,
and other factors.
(e) Interested persons, such as undergraduate deans,
chief academic officers, and legislative and governmental relations
staff shall be regularly advised of committee meetings.
(f) The number of committee members shall not exceed
twenty-four (24).
(g) Members of the committee shall select the presiding
officer, who will be responsible for conducting meetings and conveying
committee recommendations to the Board. A co-chair may also be elected
to serve in the presiding officer's stead as needed.
(h) Members shall serve staggered terms of up to three
years.
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