University System of Maryland Student Council
Officer Interest Form for
2024-2025 Academic Year

The University System of Maryland Student Council (USMSC) is one of four councils established during the restructuring of higher education in Maryland in 1988. The USMSC represents the over 166,000 students in the University System of Maryland's 12 institutions and 3 regional higher education centers.

Created to advise the Chancellor, the USMSC derives its authority from the Board of Regents. The primary function of the USMSC is to advise the Chancellor, Board of Regents, and elected officials on issues, matters, and policies having a direct bearing on students and student affairs in the USM.

The General Body of the Council consists of the presidents of the graduate and undergraduate student governments at each USM institution or regional center. The Council is led by an elected Executive Board (President; Vice President for Graduate Affairs; Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs) and an appointed Board of Directors (for communications and marketing; governmental relations; student affairs; and diversity, equity, and inclusion).

If you are interested in nominating yourself or nominating a peer for a position, please complete the information below.


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President

VP Graduate Affairs

VP Undergraduate Affairs

Director of Communications and Marketing (appointed member of the Board of Directors)

Director of Student Affairs (appointed member of the Board of Directors)

Director of Governmental Relations (appointed member of the Board of Directors)

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (appointed member of the Board of Directors)


*Position descriptions and more information can be found in the USMSC Bylaws and USMSC Constitution.

Nominations will be accepted from the floor, but we encourage interested students to complete this form.

Students running for an elected position should be prepared to attend (virtually) the USMSC meeting on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Interview times will be narrowed down and shared with nominees as the meeting gets closer. Students running for an appointed position may also be asked to attend the May 5th meeting.

You will hear from Dr. Zakiya Lee (Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; USMSC Advisor) in advance of the meeting, but you may also contact her with any questions.