Board of Trustees Announce Appointment Process for Position 5
Applications being accepted through Sept. 26
PASADENA, Texas – The San Jacinto College Board of Trustees have announced the process to fill the vacant Position 5 seat on the Board. The Board of Trustees will appoint a qualified individual to serve until the term expires in May 2027.
Those who wish to be considered for the San Jacinto Community College District Board of Trustees must meet all of the following requirements:
- Must have resided continuously in one of the independent school districts (Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, Pasadena, and Sheldon) comprising the San Jacinto Community College District, six months prior to the last date on which the candidate could file to be listed on the ballot.
- Must have resided continuously in the state of Texas for 12 months immediately preceding the filing deadline.
- Must be a qualified registered voter.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must not be a convicted felon.
- Must be aware of the nepotism law.
- Must serve without compensation.
- Must not have been determined mentally incompetent by a final judgement court.
“The San Jacinto College Board of Trustees plays a critical role in guiding the future of our institution and ensuring we remain focused on student success,” said Mr. Dan Mims, Chair of the Board. “We are committed to selecting a dedicated leader who shares our values and will help continue the College’s mission of serving our students and our communities.”
The application for appointment and appointment timeline can be found on the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees website. The location for submitting an application in person or by mail is the San Jacinto Community College District Administration Building located at 4624 Fairmont Parkway, Suite 200, in Pasadena. Applications will be accepted during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applications will also be accepted by email.
Elections for the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees occur every two years, in odd numbered years. The Board is elected in numbered at-large positions, 1 through 7, and serve six-year terms. Voters in the following school districts elect the seven San Jacinto Community College District Trustees: La Porte, Deer Park, Pasadena, Galena Park, Channelview, Sheldon, and portions of Clear Creek, Pearland and Humble.
About San Jacinto College Surrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of today,
and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the people of East Harris
County, Texas, since 1961. The College is ranked second in the nation among more than
1,100 community colleges, as designated by the Aspen Institute and was named an Achieving
the Dream Leader College of Distinction in 2020. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution
that spans five campuses, plus an online college, San Jacinto College serves approximately
45,000 credit and non-credit students annually. It offers more than 200 degrees and
certificates across eight major areas of study that put students on a path to transfer
to four-year institutions or enter the workforce. The College is fiscally sound, holding
bond ratings of AA+ by Standard & Poor’s and Aa2 by Moody’s. San Jacinto College is
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
