The California State University Board of Trustees is the policy-making body for the 23 campuses and the 450,000 student of the CSU system. The 25-member Board of Trustees includes two Student Trustees who serve staggered two-year terms. Each year, the California State Student Association conducts a search fro the next Student Trustee, who is ultimately appointed by the Governor.
Student Trustees Roles and Responsibilities
The California State University (CSU) system is governed by a 25-member Board of Trustees, which includes two Student Trustees.
Board of Trustees Responsibilities
- Adopts rules, regulations and policies governing the CSU
- Has authority over curricular development, use of property, development of facilities, and fiscal and human resources management
- Establishes policies on student fees, admissions criteria, remedial education, technology, financial aid, student housing and parking
- Serves as the highest policy making body for the system.
- Meets six times per year at the CSU Office of the Chancellor in Long Beach, Calif.
- Meetings allow for communication among the trustees, chancellor, campus presidents, representatives of the Academic Senate CSU, representatives of the California State Student Association and officers of the CSU Alumni Council.
Student Trustee Position
- Highest and most powerful office a student can hold within the CSU.
- Opportunity to shape higher education policy for the largest public university system in the U.S.
- Student Trustee candidates recommended to the governor by the CSSA Board of Directors; governor makes final decision.
- Trustee appointments are staggered.
- Student Trustee serving his/her second year is the only one having a vote.
Student Trustee Responsibilities
- Presents the positions, issues and perspectives of CSU students.
- Acts as liaison to the CSU Board of Trustees and the state legislature regarding student needs.
- Receives guidance and information as ex-officio members of CSSA.
IF YOU ARE:
- A passionate advocate for CSU students
- Knowledgeable about CSU issues
- At least a junior by July ,2011, and will be a
- CSU student until June 30, 2013
- The holder of at least a 2.5 GPA
IF YOU CAN ATTEND:
- All Board of Trustee meetings and committee meetings
- All CSSA monthly meetings
Apply now at http://www.csustudents.org/. Applications must be recieved by Wednesday March 9th, 2011 at 5:00 p.m
For more information contact:
Nathan Brady
AS Director of Legislative Affairs
(530)898-5701
