San Jacinto College Board of Trustees Announces Appointment Process for Position 7
Applications being accepted through Nov. 13
Pasadena, Texas – The San Jacinto College Board of Trustees has announced the process to fill the vacant Position 7 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
“As we begin this process, our goal is to identify an individual that shares our deep commitment to higher education, believes in the potential of our students, and understands the important role San Jacinto College plays in our community,” said Dan Mims, Chair of the Board. “We look forward to the process to help us find someone who will provide thoughtful leadership, champion student success, and uphold our responsibility to be good stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We look forward to a thoughtful and deliberate process that results in a strong addition to our Board of Trustees.”
The application for appointment and appointment timeline can be found on the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees election webpage. 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.
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. 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.
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 and 2026. 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.
