The Washington State University Board of Regents is set to meet at the Tri-Cities campus for a round of meetings on March 6 and 7, with proceedings slated to include committee deliberations and a full board session. As announced by the university, discussions will be held in the Consolidated Information Center room 120, located at 2770 Crimson Way in Richland. Those interested in catching the action can attend in person or tune into the live broadcast online.
The schedule kicks off with a networking breakfast at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, before the regents huddle for an executive session at 9:30 a.m. Post-executive session, the members are expected to delve into committee meetings starting at approximately 10 a.m., with the Executive and Governance Committee up first, followed by the Strategic and Operational Excellence and the Finance and Administration Committees. The full board of regents meeting is set to commence on Friday, March 7, with an early breakfast at 7 a.m., leading up to the session commencing at 8:30 a.m. in room 120 of the Consolidated Information Center.
The wayside does not leave public participation, as those wishing to address the board have been allowed to register beforehand. According to a Washington State University press release, slots can be secured by visiting the Board of Regents website, sending an email to [email protected], making a call to 509-335-4200, or signing up on the spot at the meeting itself. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out early to ensure a chance to speak before the board.
Curiosity about the specifics of the meeting or further schedule details may be addressed to Tracy Jordahl, who serves as the executive assistant to the board of regents. Jordahl can be contacted directly at the same 509-335-4200 number. The meetings represent a crucial part of the governance process at Washington State University, offering transparency and a chance for public engagement with the institution's leadership, decisions, and policy planning.
