KS Board of Regents

Leading Higher Education

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"Relationships and listening will be central to my leadership, as will a clear focus on advancing the Board’s priorities and creating opportunities for Kansas students and communities to thrive." - Dr. Bonds-Raacke

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The Kansas Board of Regents today voted to name Dr. Jennifer Bonds-Raacke as the next President and CEO of the Board. Learn more at https://t.co/jSd8Mdtieq.

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"I look forward to working closely with the Board, our institutional leaders, KBOR staff, policymakers and partners across Kansas to build on that strength." - Dr. Bonds-Raacke

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The Regents honor institutional research officers Laci Simon from Hutchinson Community College and Gwen Bohling from the University of Kansas with the Board’s 2026 Data Quality Awards.

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The Board votes to approve the state universities' capital improvement requests and five-year plans for FY 2028.

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The Regents approve the tuition and fee proposals from the state universities for Fiscal Year 2027 as presented.

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The Board approves a policy allowing institutions to pilot Reduced Credit Baccalaureate Degrees.

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Following the standing committee reports, the Board approves the consent agenda for June.

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In his report to the Board, Chair Benson notes that this is President Flanders' final meeting as President and CEO of the Board before retiring. The chair thanks him for his service and commends him for all his accomplishments.

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The Regents approve the minutes of the May meeting.

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A livestream of today's meeting is available on the Board's YouTube channel and at https://t.co/NiF0StGOGk.

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Chair Blake Benson calls to order the June meeting of the Board.

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The Board approves a presidential profile for it search for its next President. Current President and CEO Blake Flanders has announced his retirement from the role at the end of June.

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The Regents vote to appoint Regent Alysia Johnston as Board chair and Regent Kathy Wolfe Moore as vice chair for Fiscal Year 2027.

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The Regents approve a request from Wichita State to grant an honorary doctorate to Greg A. Adams.