Mission

The College of Education Student Leadership Council (SLC) fosters leadership, service, advocacy, and professional growth among students while serving as the official student ambassadors of the Dean and College of Education. Members promote student success, strengthen college engagement and sense of belonging, support recruitment and retention efforts, and build meaningful connections among students, faculty, alumni, donors, and community partners.

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Structure & Organization

Led by Associate Dean of Student Success and a COE Faculty Sponsor.
Representation of students across COE departments and programs:

  • 20 students total
  • Graduate and undergraduate representation
  • Curriculum & Instruction (~6 students)
  • Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education & School Psychology (~6 students)
  • Health & Human Performance (~6 students)
  • Bobcat RISE (1 student)
  • TRIO (1 student)
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Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be enrolled in a COE degree program
  • Have completed at least one year at TXST in a COE program
  • Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Be in good academic and disciplinary standing
  • Commit to serve for one academic year
  • Attend required meetings and training sessions
  • Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and commitment to service

Application Process:

  • SLC Applications – Oct 2026
    • Application information and SLC questions
    • Resume – upload
    • COE faculty/staff letter of recommendation - upload
  • Interview with selection committee – Nov 2026
  • Final appointment by Dean, ADSS, and Faculty Sponsor – Dec 2026
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Member Expectations

Members must:

  • Participate in the COE SLC Retreat – 1/15/27
  • Attend bimonthly council meetings starting January 2027
  • Serve at designated college events
  • Actively promote COE initiatives
  • Complete a minimum of 25 service hours each semester
  • Participate in leadership development activities
  • Maintain professional conduct as representatives of the college

Member Activities:

  • Bobcat Day Presentations and Guides
  • Bobcat Welcome & New Student Orientations
  • New Student Orientations
  • COE Convocation 
  • COE Scholarship Ceremony
  • COE Hooding Ceremonies
  • Community Service - Bobcat Build, River Clean Up, school supply drive
  • SLC Socials
  • Alumni events

Member Benefits:

  • Develop leadership and professional skills 
  • Represent the College of Education at key events 
  • Network with educators, alumni, and community leaders 
  • Build meaningful relationships with faculty and administrators 
  • Participate in exclusive leadership development opportunities 
  • Strengthen your résumé and graduate school applications 
  • Serve as a voice for College of Education students 
  • Lead initiatives that support student success and community engagement 
  • Gain mentorship and career guidance 
  • Earn recognition for your leadership and service