A council of students from across the A&M system was recently elected and Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s Student Body President Harley Davis is among those elected to the council.
The Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council (CSAC) will work with the system’s new chancellor Glenn Hegar. Elections for positions on the council were held on Aug. 8 with Davis being elected President for the 2025-2026 academic year.
According to the Texas A&M University System’s website, “The Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council (CSAC) is a distinguished body within the Texas A&M University System, established to represent and advocate for the collective interests of the student body across all member institutions. Since its inception in 1982, CSAC has been instrumental in fostering communication between students and system leadership, ensuring that student perspectives are integral to decision-making processes. CSAC remains committed to enhancing the student experience across the Texas A&M University System by serving as a proactive and responsive advocate for student interests.”
It is understood that the task ahead of Davis as CSAC President is not easy. Davis plans to continue the same goal he has since becoming Student Body President, representing his peers and making their voices heard.
“It honestly feels incredible and humbling. Being elected president of CSAC is a huge honor because it means my peers trust me to represent their voices and interests. I’m excited but also aware of the responsibility that comes with this role,” Davis said.
Davis has other plans as well since he now has a direct line of contact with Chancellor Hegar.
“One of my main goals is to establish a year-long advising plan that gives students consistent support throughout the entire academic year. This plan would also ensure that classes for each semester are made available at the same time, so students can plan their schedules well in advance and avoid last-minute surprises. Additionally, I want to focus on expanding resources for campus foodbanks to help combat food insecurity and make sure all students have access to the meals they need to succeed,” Davis said.
Davis has a history of setting goals and achieving them.
“Harley really has a passion for doing what is right for our students, and I know he is going to carry that through to doing what is right for the students within the A&M system through this role. Harley is incredibly hardworking, he’s incredibly passionate and he is just a lot of fun to be around. When you’re around Harley you can’t help but walk away from the interaction feeling inspired by his energy level, his enthusiasm and his desire to make a difference,” Dean of Students Kirsten Compary said.