The following describes in general the make-up of campus life committees at The University of Texas-Pan American and applies to all Campus Life Committees unless otherwise stipulated.
General Composition, Appointments, and Elections
Each Campus Life Committee shall be composed of faculty, students, and administrators from The University of Texas-Pan American.
Faculty appointments shall be for three years, scheduled on a staggered basis. Faculty recommendations for these committees shall be submitted to the Dean of Students by the Faculty Senate on or before May 1. Terms run from September 1 through August 31.
Administrator appointments shall be for three years, scheduled on a staggered basis. The President of the University shall appoint administrators to student life committees on or before May 1. Terms run from September 1 through August 31.
Student members are appointed by The University of Texas-Pan American Student Government Association President, or elected by the student body in general elections, depending on committee criteria as specified. Student committee members shall be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours and maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Student appointments shall be made by the SGA President on or before September 15 of each year. Students wishing to be appointed to committees shall apply for positions with the SGA office no later than September 1. Student appointments shall be for one academic year; however, a student may be appointed to a committee for two or more consecutive terms. Terms run from September 1 through August 31.
Student elections to student life committees shall be held during regular student government elections during the spring. Committee positions, filing deadlines, and other committee election procedures shall follow the SGA Election Code. Vacancies in elected positions shall be filled by appointment by the SGA President.
