The proposed bill, titled the University of Alaska Faculty Representation Act, aims to amend the governance structure of the University of Alaska's Board of Regents. Key changes include increasing the number of regents from 11 to 12 and mandating that at least one regent be a current full-time, tenured faculty member from one of the University of Alaska campuses. This faculty member will be appointed from a list of nominees provided by the faculty senates and will serve a two-year term. Additionally, the bill specifies that the quorum for Board meetings will now require the presence of at least seven regents, up from six.

The bill also outlines the process for filling vacancies when a faculty regent forfeits their position, requiring the governor to appoint a successor from the faculty nominee list within 60 days. Furthermore, it establishes a timeline for the University of Alaska to conduct elections for faculty nominees by February 1, 2026. These amendments are designed to enhance faculty representation in the governance of the University of Alaska, ensuring that faculty voices are included in decision-making processes.

Statutes affected:
HB0010A, AM HB 10, introduced 01/10/2025: 14.40.120, 14.40.130, 14.40.150, 14.40.140, 14.40.200