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SB118

University of Alaska Faculty Representation Act

Last scannedSep 10, 2026, 12:32 AM

In one sentence

This law adds a faculty member to the University of Alaska Board of Regents and changes how many members are needed for meetings.

Increases the total number of regents on the board from eleven to twelve.
Requires that at least one regent must be a current, full-time tenured faculty member employed at UAA, UAF, or UAS.
Sets up an election process where each campus faculty senate chooses two nominees for the governor to pick from.
Changes the quorum rule so seven regents must be present instead of six to conduct business.
Limits the term for the faculty regent to two years, starting on June 1.

The Board of Regents of the University of Alaska
Faculty members at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Southeast campuses
The Governor of Alaska who makes appointments from a list of nominees

A faculty regent loses their seat if they are no longer employed as a full-time tenured faculty member.
The law requires the first list of nominees for this new position to be submitted by February 1, 2026.

Plain language

Board of Regents: The group that governs the University of Alaska system.
Tenure: A permanent job status for faculty members based on campus guidelines.
Quorum: The minimum number of board members that must be present to hold a meeting and make decisions.

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ADD FACULTY MEMBER UNIV BOARD OF REGENTS An Act relating to the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska.

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