The Student Regent of Maryland is perhaps the most unique and prestigious position a University System of Maryland student can hold in state government.
Each University System of Maryland institution submits one student each year to be considered for the position of Student Regent, applicants are considered by the University System of Maryland Student Council and finally the Governor of Maryland. The Student Regent sits on the Governor?s Board of Regents and routinely interacts with various leading Marylanders and policy-makers including state and local elected officials: the Governor and administration, members of the General Assembly, and significant local officials.
The Student Regent also will interact with the officials in higher education: Maryland Higher Education Commission officials and System institution administrators. Lastly, the Student Regent will participate in activities that involve business and civic leaders, dignitaries, and special guests. It is imperative that the Student Regent positively represent students and the University System of Maryland to all people he/she interacts with.
The Student Regent is expected to advance the concerns of all students in the System and to approach issues with a system-wide perspective. Because of this responsibility, the Student Regent is expected to limit his/her role in home-institution activities and issues.
Some characteristics that are necessary to be an effective Student Regent include:
The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people;
The ability to think in the abstract, seeing the big picture;
The ability to apply strong analytical thinking to policy issues;
The ability to process large volumes of information
A willingness to take a very public role;
Skills and comfort level required to interact with various policy-makers and business, political and civic leaders
A willingness to devote large amounts of time working on complex academic and administrative issues.
Applications for Student Regent can be found in the Student Government Office, UU Suite 226 and are due November 9 to Dr. Hall in the Campus Life Office. If anyone has any questions please feel free contact Isaac Meyer (imeyer1@towson.edu) or Sarah Elfreth (selfre1@towson.edu) personally.
