The attitude among the regents was that they were already the most student-oriented Board of Regents in the state without a student regent, but Janelle believed she was able to turn that atmosphere around and encourage more student intput into policy issues. There will be eight meetings next year, including a Retreat. For each meeting there is a Thursday evening dinner, and the Regents meet all day the following Friday. Most meetings are in Pullman. There is no financial burden for the student.
Applications are due at the end of the week.
The regent is chosen shortly thereafter. The first Board of Regents meeting the student needs to attend is in June. Confidentiality is very important. Janelle brought in other student groups to give information to the regents during meetings. Nomination from the floor Steve Garvis, District I Representative Abraham recommended limiting the awards to two.