Board of Regents Information
In the United States, a board of regents often governs public institutions of higher education, which include both state universities and community colleges. In each U.S. state, such boards may govern either the state university system, individual colleges and universities, or both. In general they operate as a board of directors, and they vary by formal name, size, powers, and membership. In some states, members are appointed by the governor.
In some private institutions of higher learning, a board of regents is a volunteer, non-governing body charged with various responsibilities, including but not limited to major gift cultivation and fund raising. Members are often appointed by the governing body.
Contents |
California
The Regents of the University of California govern the University of California system, with one exception: the original endowment that allowed for the creation of UC's Hastings College of the Law stipulated that it could not be governed by the Regents. However, Hastings Law degrees are issued in the name of the UC Regents.
New York
The Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York oversees all public education, including the State University of New York (SUNY), affiliated community colleges, and the K-12 public school system (run by the New York State Education Department) via the Regents Examinations. High school graduates may receive Regents Scholarships to defray expenses at SUNY universities.
Virginia
In Virginia the board of regents is known as the board of visitors.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
Notes
- ^ Board of Visitors web page of the University of Virginia
- ^ Board of Visitors web page of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- ^ Administration web page of the College of William and Mary
- ^ Board of Visitors web page of Radford University
- ^ James Madison University - Board of Visitors
- ^ University of Mary Washington | Board of Visitors Home Page
- ^ Board of Visitors - Longwood University
- ^ George Mason University--Board of Visitors
- ^ Board of Visitors Christopher Newport University
Categories: Management | Education in the United States
|