University of California: regents: student members.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes an amendment to the California Constitution to increase student representation on the University of California Board of Regents. Starting in 2027, the board will appoint two undergraduate and two graduate student members for two-year terms, with students serving as nonvoting student regent-designates for their first year. The amendment also aims to ensure student representation is aligned with the university’s diverse student population and provides a process for selecting student regents.
Key provisions
- Requires the Board of Regents to appoint two undergraduate and two graduate student members annually, starting July 1, 2027.
- Student members serve for two-year terms, with a nonvoting student regent-designate role for the first year.
- Student members who graduate during their term can continue serving until the end of their term.
- Establishes a process for selecting student regents through the University of California Student Association and Graduate and Professional Council.
- Requires student regent appointments to reflect the university’s diversity.
- Creates an advisory committee to assist the Governor in selecting regents.
- Clarifies the Regents’ powers regarding property and administration.
- Mandates that meetings of the Regents be public.
Who is affected
- University of California students
- University of California Board of Regents
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