[007]

Originally Posted by Laz

and if the schools don't follow those recommendations the board can just cut funds. Might as well be orders.

"The Kansas Board of Regents is a nine-member body which governs the state’s six universities, and supervises and coordinates 19 community colleges, six technical colleges, and one municipal university. Members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Kansas Senate. Along with serving on the board, each member works on various councils and committees, primarily in the education field, throughout the year. These councils and committees draw on studies to determine allocation of funds, distribution of support materials and in making administrative decisions."

http://governor.ks.gov/appointments/...ard-of-regents

"
STATEMENT REGARDING THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 7, 2010

BOARD OF REGENTS’ STATEMENT REGARDING THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE

Regents Affirm Joint Commitment of K-State & KU to the Big 12 Conference

(TOPEKA) – Recognizing the success of Kansas State University (K-State) and the University of Kansas (KU) within the Big 12 Conference, Board of Regents’ Chair Jill Docking, of Wichita, and Board of Regents’ Vice Chair Gary Sherrer, of Overland Park, today issued the following joint statement:


“We are unwavering in our belief that the best course for K-State and KU is continued joint affiliation in the Big 12. The intra-conference rivalry between the Jayhawks and Wildcats is exciting for athletics fans both within the Sunflower state and nationwide. In addition, joint affiliation in the Big 12 fosters invaluable cooperation between our two universities when it comes to serving the academic needs of Kansans and the economic development needs of the state. Chancellor Gray-Little and President Schulz will continue to keep us apprised as Conference-related discussions continue, and we know our fellow Regents support their ongoing joint efforts to sustain and advance the Big 12.”"


http://www.kansasregents.org/stateme..._12_conference