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Harris-Stowe State University Board of Regents

3026 Laclede Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63103

Phone: (314) 340-3385
Fax: (314) 340-3399

Email: givensh@hssu.edu
Website: http://www.hssu.edu/content.cfm?ID=19

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 174.300

Department: Coordinating Board for Higher Education

Mission:
The Harris-Stowe State University Board of Regents mission is to govern, lead, and further the proper function of Harris-Stowe State University in carrying out its state-mandated mission.

Function:
The governance body of Harris-Stowe State University develops governance policy and provides governance oversight of the University Administration and operation.

Subcommittees: Academic & Student Affairs Committee Finance Committee Audit Committee Personnel Policies & Procedures Committee Fund-Raising Committee Capital Expansion Committee Legal Advisory Committee

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: 11 meetings; conference calls

Location of meetings: Harris-Stowe State University - St. Louis

Duration of meetings: 3 hours

Preparation time for meetings: 10 hours

Total time commitment: 10 hours

Details on Members

Total members: 7

Appointed members: 7

Term length: 6 years (6 voting members); 2 years for non-voting student

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: no

Political Requirements: yes; not more than three of the regents shall be affiliated with any one political party.

Geographic Requirements: yes, members must be residents of the Metropolitan St. Louis Region

Senate Consent Required: Yes

MEMBERS

Ms. Debra A. Hollingsworth (I)
Regent 1
Ballwin
Term begins: Apr 24, 2009
Term expires: Jul 28, 2014

Ms. Thelma Cook (D)
Regent 2
St. Louis
Term begins: Apr 10, 2009
Term expires: Jul 28, 2014

Vacant Slot
Regent 3

Mr. Wayman F. Smith III (D)
Regent 4
Saint Louis
Term begins: Sep 7, 2007
Term expires: Jul 28, 2012

Christine Chadwick (I)
Regent 5
St. Louis
Term begins: Jan 3, 2012
Term expires: Jul 7, 2016

Mr. Charles Hoessle (R)
Regent 6
Saint Louis
Term begins: Dec 13, 2006
Term expires: Jul 28, 2012

Mr. Derek Collins
Student Representative
St. Louis
Term begins: Apr 13, 2009
Term expires: Dec 31, 2009