(a) Membership shall consist of graduate deans, faculty
who teach in graduate programs, and other persons closely involved
in the oversight of graduate education at Texas institutions of higher
education.
(b) Membership on the committee should include:
(1) eighteen representatives of public universities;
(2) four representatives of public health-related institutions;
(3) one representative from private institutions offering
graduate programs; and
(4) one student representative.
(c) Interested persons, such as legislative and governmental
relations staff, will be regularly advised of committee meetings.
(d) The number of committee members shall not exceed
twenty-four (24).
(e) 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.
(f) Members shall serve staggered terms of up to three
years. The terms of chairs and co-chairs (if applicable) will be two
years dating from their election.
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