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MEMBER SELECTION

The members of the Kansas Board of Regents are appointed by the state Government and then confirmed by the state Senate. Several board members terms have expired without the governor reappointing them or naming successors; these members continue to serve.

The current members and their terms:

Richard "Dick" Bond (June 2006)

Janice B. DeBauge (June 2007)

Christine Downey-Schmidt, Vice Chair (June 2009)

Frank Gaines (June 2007)

Nelson Galle, Chair (June 2007)

James "Jim" Grier III (June 2006)

Dan Lykins (June 2009)

Janie Perkins (June 2009)

Donna L. Shank (June 2006)


TASKS

For the most part, the Board deals with educational providers to improve the quality of their educational policies, programs, and services, in an effort to improve the quality of learning in general, as well as to maintain this quality, in Kansas.

In addition to serving on the Board, each of its members serves on various commissions and committees throughout the year.


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