TACRAO Committees

TACRAO committees are open to TACRAO members. You may request to join a TACRAO committee by completing the I'm Available Form.


Standing Committees

TACRAO has sixteen standing committees. All standing committees are appointed by the Executive Committee.

Auditing

Auditing Committee has three members with one rotating off each year. Each member will serve a total of three years with the last year as chair. Purpose - to annually review the financial transactions of the Association as reflected in the financial records of the Treasurer of the Association and the immediate past Local Arrangements Committee and any committee which generates funds or handles money.

Communications

Communications Committee has one chair and six members. The chair will also serve as the Newsletter Editor for a term of three years. Members of this committee are designated as Regional Editors for each area of Texas determined to be appropriate by the committee and approved by the Executive Committee. Regional Editors will serve a three-year term with a balanced number of members rotating off each year. During the third year of the term, the Regional Editor will work with an apprentice to transition responsibilities. The chair of Communications Committee will be selected by the Executive Committee.

Conference Site Selection

Conference Site Selection Committee is chaired by the Past President and will include two members with experience in conference site selections or local arrangements. Each member will serve two years with one member rotating each year.

Corporate Relations

The committee is comprised of three members. Each member will serve a three-year term, with one member rotating off each year. The Chair-elect will be appointed by the Executive Committee. The Chair-elect’s appointment will be based on his/her proximity to the future annual meeting where he/she will serve as Chair.

Graduate and Professional School Relations

Graduate and Professional School Relations Committee has six members and a Chair. Each member will serve a five-year term with at least one member rotating off each year. To diversify institutional representation, each member’s appointment will be made with the consideration given to institutional type and geographic location. The Chair will serve a three-year term. The Committee will provide and promote recruitment opportunities for graduate and professional school programs and to address issues related to the unique needs of these programs.
 

High School Relations

High School Relations Committee members are designated as Regional Coordinators of each area of Texas determined to be appropriate by the Committee and approved by the Executive Committee. Each member will serve a five-year term with a balanced number of members rotating off each year. During the fifth year of the term, the Regional Coordinator will work with an apprentice to transition responsibilities. The Chair of the High School Relations Committee will be selected by the Executive Committee and will serve a three-year term. The Committee will organize, plan, and present a statewide schedule of high school day/night college programs.
 

Historical

Historical Committee has three members with one rotating off each year. Each member will serve a total of three years with the last year as chair. The Committee will collect and archive materials and memorabilia related to the organization’s activities and the conduct of business.

Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards

Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Committee has three members with one rotating off each year. Each member will serve a total of three years with the last year as chair. The Committee will recommend to the Executive Committee individuals eligible for honorary membership and/or special recognition.

Legislative Issues

Legislative Issues Committee has six members, each representing one TACRAO region. Each member will serve a four-year term with two members rotating off each year. The Chair will serve a two-year term beginning with an odd numbered year. A Co-Chair will also be appointed. The Committee will monitor and respond to proposed and passed legislation affecting higher education in the general areas pertaining to the TACRAO membership.
 

Local Arrangements

Local Arrangements Committee Co-chairs are nominated by the Past President and approved by the Executive Committee as part of the annual meeting site selection process which takes place 18-24 months in advance of the meeting. The number of members will be determined and individuals selected by the Chair. Each will serve until all business associated with the conclusion of the annual meeting is finished. The Chair of Co-chairs will attend all Executive Committee meetings for two years prior to their conference, and serve as ex-officio members without vote for the year leading up to their conference. They host Executive Committee meetings the year leading up to their conference. The LAC plan, organize, manage, and present the Annual Conference in early November each year.
 

Newcomers

Newcomers Committee is chaired by the Past President and include three additional members with the Past President and one member rotating off each year. Each member shall serve a total of three years with the last as Coordinator. The Committee will plan and present activities for new TACRAO members and/or first-time attendees at the Annual Conference.
 

Nominations

Nominations Committee members are elected by the membership of the Association. The committee has one chair, one chair-elect, and three members. The committee is responsible to recommend a slate of in-coming officers to the Executive Committee and to the membership for approval at the Annual Business Meeting.

Resolutions

Resolutions Committee has three members with one rotating off each year as Chair. The Committee will prepare and present resolutions to the membership that state a goal or position on issues pertinent to the Association.

Strategic Enrollment Management

Strategic Enrollment Management Committee has six members, each serving a five-year term, with a balanced number of members rotating off each year. The SEM Committee will promote the concept of strategic enrollment management through the admissions, registration, and records processes and to provide information, training, and counsel to the membership and our educational Partners throughout the state of Texas regarding strategic enrollment management issues. To submit, plan, and execute program sessions and workshops at the Annual Conference.

 

Summer Meeting

This committee will have 2 co-chairs and four to five members. Each member will serve a total of three years with last as co-chair. The committee will identify issues facing universities and community colleges and provide a forum (usually in late July) for discussion among universities, community colleges, the Coordinating Board, state auditors, and others groups or agencies as needed.

Technology

Technology Committee has six members, each serving a five-year term with a balanced number of members rotating off each year. The Chair will be appointed by the Executive Committee and will serve a three-year term. The Technology Committee coordinates the Texas SPEEDE Users’ Group summer conference. Also, will identify technology available to enhance the admissions, records, and registration processes, to facilitate the implementation of available technology, and to provide technical support to the TACRAO membership.
 

Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS)

This committee will oversee the maintenance, enhancement, and promotion of the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) Database and matrix website. This committee membership will be composed of:
Five TACRAO members (serving staggered three-year terms; two from a public university, two from a community college district, and one from a private institution of higher education). Replacements are appointed by the TACRAO President-Elect as these terms near completion.
  • One member chosen by the Texas Community College Instructional Administrators (TCCIA).
  • One member chosen by the Texas Council of Chief Academic Officers (TCCAO).
  • One member chosen by the Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT).
  • One coordinator of the TCCNS database and website, selected by the committee, and serving as a non-voting member of the committee.
  • One representative from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board serving on this committee as ex-officio with no voting privileges.
  • TACRAO VP for Technology who will participate on this committee as ex-officio with no voting privileges


Session Planning Committees

TACRAO has ten session planning committees. Session planning committee chairs and members are appointed by the Executive Committee in August, and are expected to attend the next two annual conferences. Each committee has one chair and 4-5 members.

2023-2024 Session Planning Committee Members

Session planning committees are responsible for developing program for the Annual Conference. Committee members are responsible for confirming presenters and facilitators, and for identifying audio-visual needs. Session planning committees report to the Vice Presidents as listed below.

Admissions Session Planning Committees

Access and Equity for Students and Staff

This session planning track houses topics related to students’ access to college, outreach programs, and initiatives to help ensure equitable treatment and services in higher education. Likewise, this track houses topics related to equity for higher education professionals, including services and resources that allow for fair and equitable work environments.

Community College, Technical and Transfer

This session planning track houses topics specific to community and technical colleges, inclusive of transfer credit processes and practices.

Student Success

This session track includes topics related to students’ success at any institution type, including, but not limited to, early alert systems, academic advising, mentorship, student engagement initiatives, academic appeals; and support resources for students.

Admissions

This session planning track houses topics broadly related to admissions for any institution or student type, including but not limited to application data and services, application processing, application systems and management, transcript evaluation, application review practices, data intake, and decision appeals.

Recruitment & Outreach

It also houses topics related to recruitment, including road safety, campus visit programs, college fair coordination, college fair etiquette, best practices in recruitment, successful initiatives, marketing, and orientation.

Records and Registration Session Planning Committees

Certification and Legal Issues

This session planning track covers all matters related to legal and certifications issues at the institutional, state, federal and accreditation levels.

Technology and Data Collection

This session planning track houses topics related to technology and data collection such as THECB reporting, IPEDS data, enrollment data and verifications, customer relationship management (CRM) software, imaging systems, and student information systems.

Management, Organization and Professional Development

This session planning track includes topics related to management, organizational structures and practices, and professional development for higher education professionals at any institution type. Such topics may include work-life balance, leadership, human resources guidance, and professional development practices and opportunities in the office.

Records & Registration

This session planning track houses topics related to student records and registration practices at all institution types, such as records keeping, student privacy and FERPA, grading and GPA practices, academic standings, and transcript processing.

 

Graduation & Commencement

This session planning track houses topics specific to graduation and commencement, including degree audit practices, degree audit software, commencement programs, degree certification, degree reporting/verifications, and Commencement ceremonies and logistics including diploma practices.