26/27 Student Board Member Application

Student Board Member Application Form

Utah Board of Higher Education
**Applications for the 2026-2027 Student Board Member position are due by Sunday, March 1, 2026 (11:59 PM Mountain Time).**
Eligibility to Apply: Resident of Utah

Utah Code 53H-1-204 requires that the Utah Board of Higher Education consists of members who are residents of the state of Utah.

The Student Board Member must be domiciled in Utah. In alignment with Board Policy R512, "domicile" is consistent with the general Utah law defining domicile and means that the Student Board Member has a fixed, permanent home in Utah, physically resides in that home during their term as the Student Board Member, and demonstrates intent to voluntarily reside permanently in Utah (not for a special or temporary purpose, such as solely living in Utah to acquire the in-state tuition rate with the intent to leave the state after college).

Only Utah residents are eligible to complete this application.
The Role of Student Board Member

The Utah Board of Higher Education is the governing board for the Utah System of Higher Education institutions. The Utah Legislature grants the Board the power to control, oversee, and regulate USHE. The Board’s major responsibilities include selecting and evaluating institutional presidents, implementing policies, reviewing programs and degrees, approving institutional missions, submitting a unified higher education budget request to the Governor and State Legislature, and other responsibilities as outlined in Utah Law.

The Utah Board of Higher Education is comprised of ten Utah residents, including one USHE student. All Board members are appointed by the Governor. The Student Board Member is appointed to a one-year term (beginning July 1).

The Student Board Member is responsible for engaging in the following activities, which equates to a commitment of approximately 80 hours over the course of the 12-month term (including travel time):
- Prepare for and participate in all Board meetings
- Facilitate listening sessions with students from USHE institutions
- Engage in high school and college visits as needed
- As institutional presidential vacancies occur, participate in interviewing and selecting institutional presidents
For additional information, please contact:
Taylor Adams
Email: taylor.adams@ushe.edu
Please acknowledge that you have read the eligibility requirements above.*

I acknowledge that I have read the eligibility requirements above before proceeding with this application

Student Board Member Application
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone :*
E-mail :*
Where the confirmation will be sent
Current address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please select the institution you are currently attending. (Please note, the deadline for applicants is Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM).*
Program of Study/Major (If you have not declared a major, please write "undecided.")*
Planned graduation/ Completion date (Please list month and year.) Please note, if you are a technical college student, in order to be eligible for this position, you must be enrolled at the time the Governor makes his appointment for the Student Board Member position, which will take place on or before June 30, 2026.*
Example: "May 2026"
At any time between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027, do you plan on transferring to a different USHE institution than the one you currently attend?*

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Please select which USHE institution will you be transferring to:
Please enter your anticipated date of transfer:

MonthDayYear
Have you previously attended any other institutions within the Utah System of Higher Education? Please list those institutions here (you may skip this question or write "not applicable" if your current institution is the only USHE institution you have attended).
Required Documents

Please submit the following:

1. Resume

2. Statement of Interest
You may choose to submit either a typed statement of interest (300 words or less) or spoken, recorded statement of interest (either a video or audio recording less than 2 minutes in length).

Your statement of interest must address the following question:

"Why do you want to serve as the student member on the Utah Board of Higher Education, and what skills and experiences make you uniquely capable of succeeding in this role?"

3. Letter of Recommendation
Please provide one letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation must be written by a current staff or faculty member at your college or university at the institution you are enrolled at. This letter should speak to your demonstrated leadership, your commitment to your own education and your commitment to helping your fellow students succeed.Your recommender may e-mail the letter to taylor.adams@ushe.edu.
Please upload your RESUME*

Word or PDF file
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Please upload your typed or recorded STATEMENT OF INTEREST*

Word, PDF, MP4 (video), or MP3 (audio) file
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E-Signature

By signing (typing your full legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that you meet the eligibility criteria for the Student Board Member position and that all information you provided on this application is accurate. When you press the submit button, you will receive an e-mail confirmation that your application was received. Please retain a print or digital copy for your records as verification of your application.
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Student Board Member Application Form

Student Board Member Application