Board of Regents
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The governance of Eastern Kentucky University is vested in an 11-member Board of Regents.
Eight of the members are appointed by the Governor from among nominees submitted by a nominating commission. These members serve six year terms. Faculty and staff representatives are elected by their peers to three-year terms. The President of the Student Association serves a one-year term on the Board. All members have voting privileges.