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Prospective Members

Why Join?

Whether you are beginning your leadership journey or are an established leader within your own organizations, the Student Leadership Board brings a variety of opportunities for students to grow and develop their leadership skills.

Our meetings are modeled to be workshops that focus on strengthening and incorporating the essential skills that leaders use in their everyday lives. We work to serve the needs of our membership, so each meeting is based on what our membership wants to learn or know more about.

In addition to developing your skills and offering workshops, the Student Leadership Board offers our membership networking opportunities, conference preparation, and so much more.


  • What positions make up the Student Leadership Board?

    • Executive Director

      The Executive Director will serve as the head of the Student Leadership Board. This position is responsible for the overall guidance and representation of the Board. This position will also be required to work 10 hours per week in the Leadership Institute.


      Co-Executive Director

      The Co-Executive Director will serve as the director of workshops for the Board. This position is responsible for developing workshop themes and topics to be presented at each general meeting and preparing Student Director Staff to present the content. The Co-Executive Director will assume the responsibilities of the Executive Director in case of their absence. This position will also be required to work 10 hours per week in the Leadership Institute.

    • Fundraising Student Director

      The Fundraising Student Director will be responsible for conducting fundraising events to contribute to the Leadership Institute Endowment and Student Leadership Board Club Account. This position will be required to co-present a workshop at a general meeting. This position will also be responsible for presenting monthly account reports at the first Board meeting.

      Marketing Student Director

      The Marketing Student Director will be responsible for the organizations social media presence along with keeping up with the website. This position will be required to co-present a workshop at a general meeting. This position will also be responsible for presenting monthly marketing updates at Board meetings held each month. (Please note this student will be required to complete GATO training)

      Programming Student Director

      The Programming Student Director will be responsible for coordinating organization retreats, socials, and recognition events. This position will be required to co-present a workshop at a general meeting. This position will also be responsible for presenting monthly programming updates at the first Board meeting. 

      Communications Director

      The Communications Director will be responsible for the communication between members, adding participants to the TRACS site, and serving as a liaison between the leadership institute and academic colleges. This position will be required to co-present a workshop at a general meeting.

      Service Director

      The Service Director will be responsible for identifying service and outreach opportunities that directly align with the purpose of the Student Leadership Board and the Leadership Institute. This position will secure and offer at least 10 service/volunteer hours per term. These opportunities must include on/off campus initiatives that relate directly to leadership.

    • General Members

      General Members are valued members of the Student Leadership Board. General Members serve as committee members and chairs to assist the Student Leadership Board and the Leadership Institute in the Dean of Students Office with leadership development programs and initiatives. Any student interested in joining the Student Leadership Board should speak with one of the Board members to obtain more information about becoming an official General Member.  Student Leadership Board meetings are open to everyone, cost and additional benefits are associated with becoming a paid member. 

  • General membership is available to all Texas State University students. Students are encouraged to participate in general meetings and serve on committees. Student Leadership Board positions are selected using an application process during the Spring semester. Join our TRACS email list here to stay informed about upcoming meetings and events.

  • During Student Leadership Board general meetings, Student Directors will facilitate a discussion/activity that will enhance the leadership skills of attendees. Following these discussions/activities the Executive Directors will provide information related to Student Leadership Board initiatives and events as well as information related to the Leadership Institute.

  • Student Leadership Board meetings are open to all students free of charge. Students can also participate in events and activities free of charge. However, dues are $40 for the academic year (Fall through Spring) if you are interested in becoming an official member. In return, members receive a polo and official nametag as well as becoming eligible to receive a stole to wear at commencement.