Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303
Madison – Governor Scott Walker announced today that he is seeking applicants for two student representatives on the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. The first position is a student representative over the age of 18 to serve a two-year term. The second is an undergraduate student representative who must be at least 24 years old and represent the views of non-traditional students, such as those who are employed or who are parents; this representative will serve for one year. Both representatives must be enrolled at least half-time in a University of Wisconsin institution, be in good academic standing, be Wisconsin residents, and be enrolled for their entire term. Please note that due to UW-Milwaukee and UW-Eau Claire having been recently represented on the board, no applications will be accepted from these institutions.
The Board of Regents is responsible for establishing policies and rules for governing the System, planning to meet future state needs for collegiate education, setting admission standards and policies, reviewing and approving university budgets, and establishing the regulatory framework within which the individual units are allowed to operate with as great a degree of autonomy as possible. Board members attend eight regular meetings per year, serve on special committees, serve as liaisons with at least two UW institutions, and perform related duties.
If you are interested in applying for the position, please submit the following:
Cover Letter
Resume
Application: found on Governor Walker’s website: http://www.walker.wi.gov.
(Select the Boards/Commissions tab under Serve Wisconsin)
Complete application materials should be submitted to:
Office of the Governor
Attention: Eric Esser
Appointments Director
115 East, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53707-7863
The deadline for submitting application materials is Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Potential applicants with questions about the appointments process may contact Eric Esser at 608-266-1212.
