UW Board of Regents
The University of Washington Board of Regents governs and stewards the University in succession to past citizens, and for the benefit of present and future citizens of the State of Washington, as provided by statute. The Board selects, supervises, and evaluates the University President. With exceptions, the Board delegates day-to-day administration of the University to the President, in consultation with the faculty, in accordance with statute.
The Board of Regents consists of eleven members, one of whom is a student and one of whom is a member of the faculty. Regents are appointed by the Governor to serve six-year terms, with the exception of the Student Regent, who serves a one-year term, and the Faculty Regent, who serves a three-year term.
Meeting updates
- The next regular meetings of the Board are scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Anthony’s Forum, Dempsey Hall. Schedule and agendas will be available at noon on Friday, May 3, 2024.
- Sign up to provide public comment at the meetings of the Board on Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 9, 2024, using the Request to Provide Public Comment beginning at noon on Friday, May 3, 2024.
- 2024 Meeting Schedule
- Due dates and formatting guidelines for Board Meeting items
Announcements
- 2024 meeting schedule posted.
- Governor Inslee appoints Maggie Walker and Jay Cunningham to the Board of Regents.
- Former Regent Jon Runstad dies at 81.
- Governor Inslee appoints Professor Alexes Harris to be the first Faculty Regent.
- Board of Regents votes to divest from direct investments in fossil-fuel companies. More information here.