New York's Board of Regents: Composition and Current Members

The Board of Regents governs the University of the State of New York (USNY)—the nation's most comprehensive educational system (P-12, higher ed, libraries, museums, professions).

Composition

• 17 members total.
• Chancellor (elected by Board) serves as chair.
• 16 other Regents appointed by the Governor with NY State Senate consent.
• Term: 5 years (formerly 7), max two terms.
• One Regent per judicial district (13) + 4 at-large.

Current Members (as of 2024)

• Dr. Betty A. Rosa – Chancellor
• Wade S. Norwood – Vice Chancellor
• T. Andrew Brown
• Judith Chin
• Catherine Collins
• Carolynn P. Daniel
• Lester W. Young, Jr.
• Kathleen Cashin
• Danilo Cruz
• Eunice B. Darien
• Roger Tilles
• Laura L. Serra
• Beverly L. Ouderkirk
• Judith Johnson
• Luis O. Reyes, Sr.
• Eunice O. Romero

Powers

• Set education policy, standards, graduation requirements.
• Charter/oversee all NY educational institutions (SUNY, CUNY, private colleges, P-12).
• License 50+ professions (medicine, law, engineering, teaching, etc.).
• Approve USNY budget; set tuition/fees for SUNY/CUNY.

The Board is a uniquely powerful state education governance body.