May 20-22, 2009 In conjunction with the Annual System Student Affairs Symposium, College Station, Texas 1 A&M SYSTEM Chancellor’s Student Advisory Board Orientation Facilitated by:Ms. Verna L. Dewees, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs TEXAS A&M SYSTEM OFFICES

Chancellor McKinney Greetings 2 Introductions  New CSAB members/alternates  Name and Campus  Student Government Position  Undergraduate/Graduate Status, i.e., senior  Academic major  Also provide us with a unique tidbit about yourself  Other attendees –Student Regent, CSAB members, Student Advisors

CSAB ORIENTATION OBJECTIVE 3 Provide a forum for newly appointed members to meet the Chancellor and other CSAB representatives and become familiar with the CSAB’s (1) role and responsibilities (Constitution/Bylaws) (2) officer responsibilities (3) previous year’s annual goals, and set goals (4) schedule of events

Wednesday – May 20 – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Overview and Discussion 4 FIRST DAY OF SYSTEM SYMPOSIUM – Orientation INTRODUCTIONS to System CEOs and CAOs CSAB Reflections – Student Regent, Former CSAB members Overview of CSAB Notebook Discussion

CSAB Officers 5 CHAIR Brady Black, Texas A&M VICE CHAIR Administrative Affairs Josh Runion, West Texas A&M VICE CHAIR Research & Assessment Shane Henry, Tarleton State SECRETARY Johnie L. Jones, Prairie View A&M

6 Thursday, May 21 – 4 CSAB sessions 9:00-10:00 AMCSAB meeting, Room :15-11:15 AMConcurrent session led by CSAB LUNCH 11:30 – 1:00Cohort breakouts, University Club Excursions (see Symposium materials) 5:30 – 6:30 PMElection of Officers, Rudder 501

Thursday, May 21 – 9:00 A.M. Prepare for 10:15 a.m. concurrent session “The Power of Students in Student Affairs” – Eric Beckham, TAMU’s SBP to provide leadership Entire CSAB group will assist in the presentation Audience expected: ~10-20 Student Affairs professionals 7

Thursday, May :15 AM Concurrent Session 8 The Power of Students in Student Affairs Spotlight on CSAB

Thursday Afternoon – May 21 9 Symposium Excursions: 2:30 – 5:30 P.M. Special CSAB Session: 5:30 – 6:30 P.M. to elect CSAB Officers DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT The Hagler Center -- 6:30 till 9:00 P.M.

Special Election Session CSAB Officers to be elected: Chair Vice Chair for Administrative Affairs Vice Chair for Research and Assessment CSAB Former Member Richard Seymour will preside over Chair Election. Upon election, new chair takes over. Each VC candidate will be given up to 5 minutes to express their interest in the position and why they would be a good candidate for the position. After each candidate has spoken, candidates leave the room and a vote will be taken, with each campus given 2 votes per candidate. Election results will be announced within the CSAB group after each officer position vote. 10

Friday – May 22 – 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. 11 BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CONFERENCE CENTER 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.Keynote: Toby Boenig ‘96 9:00-10:30 a.m. – - Cohort Meetings/CSAB Session New Chair leads discussion on CSAB Goals 10:30 a.m. Conclusion of Symposium Optional Activity: Tour of Bush Presidential Library Available to all Symposium attendees

Looking Forward to 2009 Fall Semester New CSAB Chair (and other officers if possible) meet with Chancellor to review goals set by the group – if possible before start-up of semester, or, in advance of September Board meeting First TTVN meeting – second Wednesday of month – 12 Noon - September 9th Travel to College Station to attend September 24-25, 2009 Board of Regents Meeting HAVE A GREAT SUMMER BREAK!!!! 12